Braden Carmen

1 month ago | observertoday.com | Braden Carmen

Mar 19, 2025 Reporter [email protected] By BRADEN CARMEN [email protected] An “aggressive attack” by city of Dunkirk Firefighters got a fire under control at a residence in the city. City of Dunkirk firefighters responded to a structure fire at 156 Lincoln Ave. in the city at approximately 7:13 p.m. on Monday. According to the city of Dunkirk Fire Department, upon arriving on the scene, crews found smoke and fire coming from the first floor on the side of the house, extending...

Oct 8, 2024 | post-journal.com | Braden Carmen

By Braden [email protected] - Residents of the village of Cassadaga have not been shy to voice their frustration with the Village Board in recent years. The latest Board meeting was no exception, as several residents were vocal about issues they had with the Board. Village Historian John Sipos spoke first, and whether it was intentional or not, his comments were somewhat of a preemptive strike in defense of the Board.

May 8, 2024 | observertoday.com | Braden Carmen

SILVER CREEK — Mayor Jeff Hornburg is now without his “go-to guy.” Marv Cummings has resigned from his duties as Deputy Mayor and Trustee of the Village of Silver Creek, effective immediately. “I have truly enjoyed my time serving the residents of this fine village, and additionally enjoyed working with Mayor Hornburg and the rest of the Board,” Cummings said in his letter of resignation.

Jan 21, 2024 | niagara-gazette.com | Braden Carmen |Dunkirk Observer

DUNKIRK — At Sunday night’s playoff football game between the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills, the biggest star at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park was sheltered in the warmth of a private suite. Pop music icon Taylor Swift attended the game in support of her boyfriend, Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce. As Swifties anticipate the arrival of their queen, the biggest pop star in the nation returns to a region with family ties.

Nov 13, 2023 | observertoday.com | Braden Carmen

By BRADEN [email protected] — A recent Silver Creek Board of Education meeting was held off-site at the Seneca Nation of Indians Early Childhood Learning Center library. The switch in location was made to allow for the Board of Education and district administration to appreciate Native American heritage through a series of celebrations preceding the meeting. Once the meeting began, the district recognized one of its leaders in Native American education within the district.