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Swatland Reflects on First Year in Charge of Dunkirk City Schools

6/27/2026 10:37:31 AM

As the school year comes to a close, the Superintendent of the Dunkirk City School District says there are areas in the district that could use improvement and other areas where it has flourished. Brian Swatland, who reflected on the past year during a recent appearance on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program, says he's very proud of the impact Dunkirk's teachers have had in the classroom. He touted the d...read more

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Chautauqua Institution Ready for 'Jam-Packed' Summer Season

2026-06-27 01:07

This summer is shaping to be a "jam-packed" one on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution. Its 152nd Summer Assembly begins Saturday and runs through August 30th. Chautauqua spokesperson Jill McCormick says one of the most talked-about highlights of the season will be during Week 6 in early August, when the lecture series focuses on America's 250th anniversary, in partnership with the Colonial Wi...read more

DEC Announces Free Fishing Weekend in New York State

2026-06-27 11:59

This weekend is a free fishing weekend in New York State. According to the State DEC, Saturday and Sunday are two of the state's six designated free fishing days, when the requirement for a fishing license is waived for freshwater fishing on New York's waters. The DEC's?Free Fishing Days program began in 1991 to give New Yorkers who might not fish a chance to try freshwater fishing at no co...read more

Man Found Passed Out at Jamestown-Area Cemetery Charged with Public Lewdness

2026-06-27 11:06

A man from Erie, Pennsylvania faces a charge of public lewdness following an investigation into an incident in the Jamestown area last week. Ellicott Town Police were called to a cemetery on West Oak Hill Road during the evening of June 19th to check the well-being of a person who was passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle. Officers say that person, identified as 51-year-old Victor Cameron, wa...read more

Chautauqua County Social Services Seeking Foster Parents

2026-06-27 09:54

The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services is seeking individuals and families to become foster parents and provide safe, supportive homes for children in the community. Through the Department’s Home Finding team, prospective foster parents receive guidance and support as they explore opening their hearts and homes to children who may not have their basic needs...read more

Jamestown Man Arrested for Grand Larceny and Resisting Arrest

2026-06-27 09:48

A Jamestown man faces charges following a domestic dispute that occurred on Tuesday. Jamestown Police officers responded to an address on the city's west side shortly after 12:00 PM and made contact with a female victim, who stated that 36-year-old Brantley Churchill had allegedly stolen property belonging to her and threatened to punch her in the face. Churchill was on the scene and spoke to of...read more

Multiple Departments Respond to House Fire in Sinclairville

2026-06-27 08:18

Multiple fire departments were dispatched to a residential fire in the Village of Sinclairville Saturday morning. Firefighters from Gerry, Sinclairville, Cassadaga, Falconer, Ellington, and Ellery Center, as well as the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office responded to 30 Sinclair Drive around 6:30 AM. Firefighters made quick work extinguishing the fire. Further investigation found that the fire w...read more

Dunkirk City Schools Celebrate First Kindergarteners in School 5 Dual Language Program

2026-06-26 11:49

This weekend will be a celebratory one for graduating high school seniors across Chautauqua County. In the Dunkirk City School District, it's also a celebration of its first kindergarten cohort for School 5's Two-Way Dual Language Program. District officials say the group of students began the year with different language backgrounds, but embraced the challenge of learning both English and Spani...read more

JHS Celebrates New Graduates at 160th Commencement

2026-06-26 11:32

Jamestown High School celebrated the achievements of the 301 members of the Class of 2026 during its 160th Commencement on Thursday. The ceremony at the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater included words from Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker, who encouraged the Class of 2026 to remain community-minded and give back as they take their next steps. Class co-presidents...read more

NYS Served 396 Million Free Meals in First Year of Universal School Meals Program

2026-06-26 10:41

The first year of New York's Universal School Meals Program resulted in 396 million free school meals served statewide. That's according to Governor Kathy Hochul, who adds that the program this year helped families save up to $450 million per month on grocery costs. She says the program ensures that 2.7 million students in the state have access to a healthy breakfast and lunch at participating s...read more

Aaron Anderson Becomes Army Corps Buffalo District Commander

2026-06-26 05:19

A Michigan native has assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District. Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Anderson will lead the district's more than 300 team members, responsible for projects in 35 commercial and recreational Great Lakes harbors, environmental remediation of sites contaminated by the Manhattan Project, operation of the Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area and th...read more

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