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Budget Calendar, Water Rate Adjustments Among Mayor's Requests of Common Council

6/15/2026 12:41:55 PM

With Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz no longer attending Common Council meetings, she has put together a list of items she would like city lawmakers to act on. Wdowiasz spoke about some of those items during her first open meeting of city department heads last Friday. She says one thing she will ask the council to put in place is a calendar for the city's 2027 budget process, which has been recommen...read more

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Jamestown Man Accused of Menacing Female with Pistol

2026-06-15 12:19

A Jamestown man was taken into custody after he allegedly menaced someone he is ordered to stay away from. Jamestown Police responded to an address on the city's east side shortly before 3:15 AM Sunday for a report of a person with a weapon. Officers say an investigation alleged that 56-year-old Robert Overton, Jr. brandished a pistol in the female caller's direction, and that he has a full orde...read more

Stephen Carlson Named Keynote Speaker for JHS Commencement

2026-06-15 09:52

A Jamestown High School alumnus known for his prowess on the football field will serve as keynote speaker for the school's upcoming graduation ceremony. Jamestown Public Schools announced Monday that Stephen Carlson will deliver the keynote address to the Class of 2026 on Thursday, June 25th at the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater. During his time at JHS, Carlson established himself as one o...read more

Gas Prices Drop for Third Consecutive Week

2026-06-15 07:57

Drivers are seeing some relief at the gas pump as the national average for regular gasoline continues its slide for the third consecutive week. According to AAA, the nationwide average as of Monday morning is $4.07 per gallon, which is down almost 10 cents from last week. The average for New York State has dropped nearly nine cents to $4.36. And Chautauqua County's average has fallen five cents ...read more

Lakewood Man Charged in Theft of Vehicle from Mayville

2026-06-15 07:02

A Lakewood man has been taken into custody following an investigation into a complaint of a stolen vehicle in the Village of Mayville. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies responded to Tops Markets on South Erie Street shortly after 12:30 PM Sunday and, on arrival, were told that the vehicle was possibly spotted on Hannum Road. Deputies located a person trying to hide in the woods and identified...read more

Two Programs at LoGuidice Center Honored as Champions of Change

2026-06-14 08:26

Two innovative Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs at the BOCES LoGuidice Center in Fredonia have been officially recognized as "Champions of Change" by the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA). The New York State Cookie Project and the Small Animal Science program were honored during the Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES Board of Education meeting on Wednesday. ...read more

Dream It Do It Partners with CLCS on Girls in Manufacturing Day

2026-06-14 06:59

Dream It Do It WNY partnered with the Chautauqua Lake Central School District for its Girls in Manufacturing Day on June 5th. The day provided an opportunity for girls to learn and develop talent that is welcome in an industry they may not consider otherwise. According to DIDIWNY, Girls in Manufacturing Day is important because women make up only 30% of the manufacturing industry, but those who ...read more

Southern Tier Brewing, Comedy Center Teaming Up to Support ALS Research

2026-06-14 06:26

Two hometown organizations with national reach are joining forces to support the fight against ALS. Southern Tier Brewing Company and the National Comedy Center have partnered to launch Bit by Bit Blonde Ale, a limited-release 5.1% Blonde Ale created to raise funds and awareness for ALS research. The beer is now available at Southern Tier Brewing Company taprooms and the National Comedy Center, ...read more

Cattaraugus County Man Charged with Threatening to Kill Deputies After Traffic Stop

2026-06-14 05:23

An arrest for drug possession in Cattaraugus County on Friday escalated after the suspect allegedly threatened to kill law enforcement. Cattaraugus County Sheriff's deputies say 53-year-old Frank Felt of Allegany was taken into custody shortly after 2:45 AM after they pulled over a vehicle on Route 417 in the Town of Great Valley for a traffic violation. After an investigation, K-9 Felt was depl...read more

UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Cancelled for WNY

2026-06-14 04:58

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 10:00 PM Sunday for an area that includes all of Western New York. According to the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center, thunderstorm development is anticipated across the region, along and ahead of a cold front. The primary threats include scattered wind gusts up to 70 MPH and isolated hail up to one inch in diameter. 8:00 PM UPDATE...read more

JCC Hosts 3rd Annual Health & Science Journalism Workshop

2026-06-14 01:39

More than 25 area high school students were involved in Jamestown Community College's 3rd annual Health & Science Journalism Workshop in April. The full-day immersive experience connected students with professional journalists, media practitioners, and community health leaders. Students from Dunkirk and Southwestern high schools participated in the event, which was co-sponsored by JCC, the C...read more

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