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Legislature Passes Amended Measure on Job Creation in County
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7/24/2026 12:19:28 PM
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved an amended resolution making job growth the county's top economic development priority. The measure, which was offered by the Republican Majority, replaced the previous resolution that was offered by Jamestown Democrat Fred Larson. After changes he proposed during Wednesday's meeting were shot down by the majority, Larson blamed partisan politics......read more
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Borrello, State Senate GOP Push for Reforms After Non-Citizens Found Registered to Vote in New Jersey
2026-07-24 03:40
Republicans in the New York State Senate are sounding the alarm on election security following reports of approximately 6,600 non-U.S. citizens who were registered to vote in New Jersey. On Thursday, 18 lawmakers -- including local legislator George Borrello -- urged Governor Kathy Hochul to advance what they're calling "common sense" election reforms, including a repeal of the Green Light Law a...read more
New State OAG Bureau Orders Local Law Enforcement Agencies to End Pacts with ICE
2026-07-24 02:17
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James have announced the first enforcement actions taken by the state to ensure compliance with the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act. On Friday, the Office of Immigrant Trust (OIT) -- a newly created bureau within the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) -- sent letters to the 12 local law enforcement agencies in in the state that currently...read more
Jamestown Woman Allegedly Damages Glass Door, Patio Chair in Domestic Dispute
2026-07-24 10:48
A Jamestown woman was taken into custody after she allegedly damaged property during a domestic dispute in the Town of Ellicott. According to Ellicott Town Police, 27-year-old Sierra Rishel allegedly got into a verbal argument with the victim on July 11th and began striking a glass sliding door with a patio chair, causing damage to both. Rishel was charged with 3rd-degree criminal mischief and 2...read more
Developers Eyeing Renovations to Downtown Fredonia Building
2026-07-24 09:49
Fredonia Mayor Mike Ferguson says a couple of local developers have purchased a building in the village's downtown area and have plans to refurbish it. During this week's Board of Trustees meeting, Ferguson made the announcement regarding the Jamestown Mattress Building, formerly the Boardwalk Building, on West Main Street. He says the developers, who have not been revealed at this time, will al...read more
Gillibrand Hails Senate's Approval of Her OAA Reauthorization Act
2026-07-24 07:58
The U.S. Senate recently passed bipartisan legislation that would renew funding for essential services provided by the Older Americans Act (OAA). The OAA Reauthorization Act, led by New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, would renew funding programs that provide nutrition assistance, meal deliveries, transportation services, caregiver support, long-term care, and more. She says the OAA has been a ...read more
City Woman Facing Aggravated DWI Charge in Sheridan Crash
2026-07-24 06:19
A Dunkirk woman is facing drunk driving charges following a crash in the Town of Sheridan early Friday. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies were called to the scene on East Middle Road at about 12:45 AM. Deputies say 40-year-old Jacquelin Edwards was found to have been driving with a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit. Edwards was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI (BAC .18% or...read more
62nd Annual 4-H Meat Animal Sale Slated for Friday at County Fair
2026-07-23 06:59
A long-running tradition at the Chautauqua County Fair continues on Friday, as Chautauqua County 4-H hosts its 62nd annual Meat Animal Sale. The event will get underway at 12:00 PM at the Warren K. Brown Show Arena at the fairgrounds in Dunkirk. Chautauqua County Fair Association President Linda Lanphere says 4-H youth will auction off a variety of animals. She says that's not all they'll be sel...read more
Well-Traveled Clown Set to Make Gerry Rodeo Debut
2026-07-23 04:04
One of America's outstanding rodeo clowns is going to be part of the 81st annual Gerry Rodeo. Preston Broxson, who travels 60,000 miles entertaining fans at more than 100 rodeos annually, will make his debut at the rodeo grounds off Route 60 for the four-day event that begins Wednesday, August 5th. Broxson, who grew up and presently lives in Louisiana, teaches high school agriculture in gra...read more
County Pays Tribute to Late Jamestown Councilman Tony Dolce
2026-07-23 01:29
Chautauqua County lawmakers took a few moments at the beginning of their monthly meeting Wednesday evening to pay tribute to late Jamestown City Councilman Tony Dolce. The longtime council member passed away last Saturday at the age of 64. Lakewood's Jamie Gustafson read a memorial to Dolce, calling him a devoted public servant, educator, mentor and lifelong resident of Jamestown... [audio:7232...read more
Village of Fredonia Gets Ready to Transition from Metered to Mobile Parking
2026-07-23 12:39
The Village of Fredonia is preparing to transition from its current system of metered parking in exchange for a system where users pay through a mobile app. Last summer, the village agreed to enter into a contract with HONKMobile for mobile parking. Mayor Mike Ferguson, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Thursday, says the HONK system will be more reliable and cost effective for th...read more
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