Good morning Dunkirk! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How are Dunkirk students really doing heading into next school year?
Also on today's calendar: UBR @ Dunkirk Summer Concert Series and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 65.
- Friday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rising city ‘data' (observertoday.com) — Dunkirk school leaders report encouraging gains in reading, math, graduation rates, and reduced absenteeism, crediting staff districtwide for the progress. At the same meeting, the Board of Education reorganized for 2026-27, keeping Kenneth Kozlowski as president and confirming several returning members and officers who will guide the city’s schools next year.

📸 Around Dunkirk
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday July 15
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The Medium & The Message →
Lily Dale Assembly Hall, 11 Cleveland Ave, Lily Dale
9:00 am
Thursday July 16
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School Age Storytime with Miss Amy →
Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St, Silver Creek
10:30 am
Friday July 17
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The Secret Society of The Twisted Stitchers @ Anderson Lee Library →
Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St, Silver Creek
2:00 pm
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Wine on the Trail →
Abram Nature Preserve, 49 Johnson St, Fredonia
6:30 pm
Saturday July 18
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Harvest Chapel “Laundromat Love” →
Dunkirk Laundromat, 123 Lake Shore Dr E, Dunkirk
11:00 am
Thursday July 23
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Preschool Story Time with Miss Jill →
Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main St, Silver Creek
10:30 am
Thursday July 30
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Board Game Night @ Raven & Thorn →
Raven & Thorn, 26 Water St, Fredonia
7:00 pm
Saturday August 1
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Smokin’ 45 LIVE @ The Hideaway →
Hideaway Bay Resort, 42 Lake Ave, Silver Creek
7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is road construction on I-86 W reported at...
There is road construction on I-86 W reported at 12:04 AM.
"Bridge work on I-86 both directions Exit 7 - CR 33 Panama-Stedman Road (North Harmony)… (Nextdoor )
- There is an emergency vehicle on I-86 E reported...
There is an emergency vehicle on I-86 E reported at 9:57 AM.
"Roadside assistance in progress" (Nextdoor )
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PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Dunkirk. Apply here.
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Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Bilingual Customer Service Specialist (Spanish) in Dunkirk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dunkirk here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fredonia
Forestville
Silver Creek
Ok Dunkirk! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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