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Despite critics, city overrides tax cap

The Dunkirk Common Council unanimously passed a law allowing it to go above the New York State-imposed property tax cap in its 2025 budget. Four residents of the city criticized the council for considering the move, during a public hearing before the vote. “I’m retired and so is my ...

Brocton man charged in August city shooting

A 20-year-old Brocton man is in Chautauqua County Jail after being charged in a shooting that took place over the summer in the city of Dunkirk. Around 6:40 p.m. Aug. 14, the Dunkirk Police Department began investigating the report of a shooting incident that occurred in the 300 block of ...

Fredonia swept by Section IV’s Windsor in volleyball regionals

CANDOR — Just a few seasons ago the Fredonia girls volleyball team struggled to win matches, but on Saturday afternoon at Candor High School the Hillbillies found themselves one win away from a spot in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class B championships. The ...

Murder charge remains in child’s death

SILVER CREEK – Ashley Bertino will stay behind bars following the death of her 12-year-old daughter last spring. On Friday, Acting Hanover Town Judge Christopher Penfold ruled the prosecution established enough evidence for the second-degree murder charge against the 36-year-old Silver ...

Falconer woman pleads guilty to sex trafficking, drug charges

A Falconer woman will be headed to prison after admitting to sex trafficking drug addicts, as well as peddling drugs. U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross has announced that 25-year-old Cora Waddington, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. to conspiracy to possess with intent ...

Indicted Jamestown couple may be connected to shooting

A Jamestown couple that may be connected to a Victoria Avenue shooting this summer has been arrested on drug charges. U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross has announced that a federal grand jury has indicted Jensen Vazquez, 38, and Kylah Seiberg, 29, on charges of narcotics conspiracy, possession with ...