Dunkirk News

Stephanie Mercado, 20, of Dunkirk was charged Wednesday with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and operating a motor vehicle with less than two required headlights.

Virginia class submarine USS Texas, commanded by a former resident, recently completed a historic exercise in the arctic region when it became the first vessel of its class not only to operate in the region, but also to surface through the ice while in transit to its home port of Pearl Harbor.

A city of Dunkirk man is facing driving while intoxicated charges after hitting a power pole in the village of Fredonia.

Three public hearings preceded the Dunkirk Town Board's regular meeting, with the West Dunkirk Fire Department, East Dunkirk Fire Department and a hearing on the town's preliminary budget for 2010.

To the surprise of several County Legislators, Fredonia Mayor Michael Sullivan put the ki-bosh on a budget amendment.

The Republican reign in Dunkirk has ended. In the four contested races for council, three went to the Democrats.

A Cassadaga girlfriend is facing charges after stabbing her man in the bottom. Danielle Howie was charged with second-degree assault and sent to the Chautauqua County Jail after State Police in Fredonia and members of the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department were called to Ulrich Trailer Park in Cassadaga.

Schools across the region have had H1N1 on their radar since last spring when the New York State Health Department established an on-line service for districts to report absenteeism due to illness.

The People's Law School will present a seminar on criminal law, traffic violations and preserving driving privileges Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m, as part of a legal education series sponsored by the Robert H. Jackson American Inns of Court with the involvement of local attorneys who provide the lectures for no compensation as a part of community ...

Three Dunkirk men are facing a slew of charges following a night of burglary and theft in the village of Fredonia.

Dunkirka s School 4 was filled with students and their families attending the Fall Festival Family Fun Night.

Anthony D. Porpiglia is a candidate for re-election as part time Assessor for the City of Dunkirk.

The murder trial of Chaz D. Frazier that was scheduled to begin Tuesday in Chautauqua County Supreme Court before Justice Richard Kloch Sr.

Priscilla Penfold, 15-year resident of Dunkirk, is running for town justice. While she currently serves as deputy town supervisor, she has been a member of the Town Council since 2002.

Mark A. Woods has announced his candidacy for re-election as treasurer in the city of Dunkirk.

Dunkirk Councilman Anthony J. Dolce recently held a "Pasta and Pucks" fundraiser at the World War II Vets Club on Lake Shore Drive.

Bow season still also applies to fishing, with numerous "Rainbows" in local streams.

William Jakubowski is seeking election this November to the office of Highway Superintendent of the Town of Dunkirk having been endorsed by the Democratic Party.

While the Dunkirk Common Council learned Tuesday the city has received a promised $50,000 for water system upgrades, it also learned the price tag on the repairs and renovations required for the water treatment plant and delivery system.

To bring more opportunities to the six community Chambers of Commerce, the Chautauqua Chamber Development Corporation has been created.