Chautauqua County legislators came out of their slumber right before groundhog Dunkirk Dave and decided to take a bold stance in late January. In voting at the monthly meeting to oppose the placement of wind turbines in Lake Erie, members in attendance were unanimous in their sentiment. State ...

New York state Assembly newcomer Andrew Molitor did not take long to get charged up over an issue that rankles many of his constituents and upstate residents when it comes to a future operation of their school district. The Westfield Republican this week joined Assemblyman Robert Smullen, ...

Along the shivering shores of Dunkirk is a massive landmark and scar. At one time, the imposing facility contained four active generating units that produced approximately 635 megawatts of electricity that powered the northeast and a majority of the Western New York region. Today, as it sits ...

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 ...