Almost one month before Thanksgiving in late October, members of the Westfield Memorial Hospital Foundation got down to the business of fundraising. As part of its “10 Days of Giving” raffle, businesses and individuals donated more than $11,000 worth of items and gifts. Community support, ...

Once the fiscal turmoil involving the city of Dunkirk’s government began to come to the forefront last spring, it did not take long for a neighboring entity to quickly attempt to distance itself. Leading the charge was one elected official who seemed almost spiteful at the thought his town ...

All is calm. All is bright. Those lyrics are synonymous with the sentiments of many residents in this region when it comes to preparing for the Christmas celebration. But it’s nowhere near as cheery when considering a new year that will be filled with important and urgent decisions. Do not ...

America’s shopping evolution began with bustling downtowns in the 1940s and ‘50s where residents would congregate — especially on weekends during the holiday season — to celebrate the season while Christmas shopping. Those fond days spark memories of longtime residents from Dunkirk to ...

Not long after Sunday services on the afternoon of Nov. 17, St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Fredonia announced in a Facebook post that its days were numbered. Its final Mass will take place on one of the most holy evenings: Christmas Eve. “The date of the closing has been moved up ...

Western New York is still reeling from the shock and sting of an announcement that rocked a workforce and community. Earlier this month, with little warning, Sumitomo Rubber announced it was closing its tire manufacturing facility in Tonawanda. Around 1,550 hourly and salaried employees were ...