The Chautauqua County NY Connects program was honored this week with the Chautauqua County Enhanced Multidisciplinary Team's (E-MDT) 2026 Service Award in recognition of its commitment to serving older adults, caregivers, and vulnerable residents throughout the county. The award was presented during the county's recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Mike Lee, who represents the Center fo...read more

DPW crews in the Village of Fredonia will begin a special brush collection on Monday. This following damage caused by the gusty winds that toppled trees in the area on Thursday. Mayor Mike Ferguson, who made the announcement on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program, says this round of collection is for storm damage only. He says residents should place their brush between the curb and the street. The next r...read more

Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a man in the Town of Hanover after he allegedly smashed a windshield of a vehicle in which a juvenile female was a passenger. Deputies were called to an undisclosed address at about 9:30 AM Friday for a report of a past-tense altercation. After an investigation, they located 56-year-old Michael Plecker a short time later and took him into custod...read more

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Congressman Nick Langworthy has launched an initiative recognizing outstanding citizens throughout Western New York and the Southern Tier. Langworthy is encouraging residents across New York's 23rd District to nominate people for the America 250 Community Heroes Award. He says there are countless individuals who embody the values of "servi...read more

A community service project connected to Jamestown Public Schools' "One District, One Book" initiative has resulted in hundreds of donated items that will support children and families across Chautauqua County. As part of this year's district-wide reading of James and the Giant Peach, students, staff, families, and community members from each JPS elementary school and Jefferson Middle Schoo...read more

Today is the federal holiday of Juneteenth, which commemorates the day when the last slaves in the United States learned in 1865 that they were free. In recognition of the holiday, most federal, state and local government offices will be closed, as well as banks and post offices. In Dunkirk, Mayor Kate Wdowiasz has issued a proclamation in recognition of Juneteenth. The city held its 30th annual...read more

An unusual high wind event for this time of year brought down numerous trees and power lines, knocking out power for thousands of Chautauqua County residents on Thursday. Meteorologist Steve Welch with the National Weather Service in Buffalo says a strong area of low pressure took a "wintertime-type" track. He says while Thursday's winds weren't as strong as prior winter systems that have h...read more

A man in the Town of Sheridan is facing multiple charges stemming from an investigation into an alleged altercation that occurred in early May. On Thursday, Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies and members of the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office conducted an ongoing probe into the May 6th incident in the town. As a result, 28-year-old Dakota Wilson was charged with 2nd-degree strangu...read more

New York State's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has been holding steady over the past several months, and that trend continued in May. According to preliminary statistics released Thursday by the State Department of Labor, the jobless rate remained at 4.6% for the month. Also, the number of private sector jobs statewide grew by 11,800 over the month and is up by 31,400 (0.4%) compared to ...read more

SUNY Fredonia graduate Kristine Hsia will make another homecoming visit on Friday. Hsia, who graduated from Fredonia in 2010, is the lead vocalist for the Commodores, the U.S. Navy's premier jazz ensemble, which will perform at 7:00 PM in King Concert Hall at the Rockefeller Arts Center. Tickets for the concert are available through the Fredonia Ticket Office in the Williams Center. While t...read more