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Quattrone Warns Motorists About Driving Through Flooded Roads
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8/24/2026 12:15:16 PM
Chautauqua County's top cop is reminding motorists about the dangers of attempting to drive through flooded roadways. Jim Quattrone was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Monday, one day after several inches of rain fell across parts of the county, including four inches in Fredonia, which caused flooding on some roads. Quattrone says if you encounter a flooded roadway on your travels, seek...read more
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Man Charged with Raping 13-Year-Old Female in Fredonia
2026-08-24 04:29
A man from the Buffalo area is facing charges after an investigation found that he allegedly engaged in sexual contact with a 13-year-old female in Fredonia. According to Fredonia Police, 22-year-old Hayden Burrows of Amherst was arrested last Tuesday and was charged with 2nd-degree rape and endangering the welfare of a child. Burrows, a former Fredonia resident, was taken to the Chautauqua Coun...read more
Gas Prices Continuing Upward Trajectory
2026-08-24 02:50
The average price at the gas pump continues to trend upward, and this August is currently shaping up to be the highest on record. According to AAA, Monday's national average is $4.10 per gallon, New York State is averaging $4.17, and the average in Chautauqua County is $4.28. All three prices are up by more than three cents compared to a week ago. One year ago, the national and statewide average...read more
Motorcyclist Dies After Striking Vehicle in Cattaraugus County
2026-08-24 02:12
The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in the Town of Yorkshire on Friday. According to the Sheriff's Office, the motorcyclist -- identified as 36-year-old Allan Troidl of Tonawanda -- struck a vehicle that was traveling on Gooseneck Road at about 5:15 PM. Troidl was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is under further inves...read more
Jamestown Man Admits to Producing Child Pornography
2026-08-24 12:27
A Jamestown man will spend at least 15 years in federal prison and a maximum of 30 years after he admitted to forcing a 13-year-old female to engage in sexually explicit conduct for producing visual depictions he wanted. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Monday that 21-year-old Andrew Klos pleaded guilty to a charge of production of child pornography, which was the result of an investiga...read more
Dunkirk's Back to School Bash Postponed to Tuesday
2026-08-24 09:47
Rainy weather has caused a change of plans for Dunkirk's 6th annual Back to School Bash. The Dunkirk City School District has announced that the event, which was scheduled for Monday at Point Gratiot Park, has been postponed and will take place on Tuesday. Hours for the event will be 4:00-6:00 PM. Click here for more information on the Back to School Bash....read more
Chautauqua Institution Exploring Importance of Gathering to Close Season
2026-08-24 09:25
The final week of Chautauqua Institution's summer season will explore why coming together as a community is essential to what it means to be human. The Week 9 theme, called "The Importance of Gathering," serves as the capstone week and will highlight the power of shared experiences. Chautauqua spokesperson Jill McCormick, who was a call-in guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Friday, says it s...read more
Parts of Chautauqua County Hit Hard by Heavy Rain
2026-08-24 06:45
Portions of Chautauqua County got inundated Sunday as multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms brought heavy rain to the area. The initial round early Sunday morning triggered a flash flood warning for portions of the county. The Dunkirk-Fredonia area appeared to get hit hardest, according to meteorologist David Thomas with the National Weather Service in Buffalo. He says Fredonia picked up ...read more
Dunkirk City School District Auctioning Off High School Flagpole
2026-08-23 07:20
A piece of Dunkirk High School history is currently up for sale. The Dunkirk City School District has announced the beginning of a silent auction for the original 35'8" flagpole that stood outside the school building. According to the district, every flag raised for generations of Marauders flew from that pole. The minimum bid is $100, and bidding will close on Friday, September 18th at 3:00 PM....read more
Cattaraugus County Man Dies in Early Morning Rollover Crash
2026-08-23 02:12
A one-vehicle rollover crash took the life of a Cattaraugus County man early Sunday morning. State Police in Machias responded to the incident in the Town of Freedom at about 5:30 AM. Troopers say an investigation determined that a vehicle traveling on Route 98 towards Galen Hill Road left the roadway, rolled once and came to rest against a tree. The driver, 36-year-old Phillip Schramm of Freedo...read more
Jamestown Man Charged in Attempted Theft of Radiator from Vehicle
2026-08-23 01:32
A Jamestown man was taken into custody Sunday morning after he allegedly caused substantial damage to a parked tractor-trailer while trying to steal its radiator. Jamestown Police were called to a report of a criminal mischief in progress at a business on the city's east side at about 7:30 AM and found 30-year-old Zachary Graves fleeing the area on foot on the railroad tracks. Following an inves...read more
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