
Lori Cornell
Owner/Publisher
Cornell brings over twenty-five years of experience in public service, marketing, and communications to her new role as the Gazette’s owner, publisher, and editor-in-chief. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame and her Master’s in Strategic Leadership from St. Bonaventure University’s School of Business. A native of Dunkirk, she began her career in Washington, D.C., and is especially proud of her service as a locally elected official, as well as her contributions in several city, county, and state-appointed positions. She now resides in Bemus Point with her husband, Chuck, and their four teenage sons—Benjamin, Nathaniel, Zachary, and Nicholas.