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Local Leaders Learn About Advanced Nuclear Energy in Forum at Fredonia
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7/1/2026 4:08:23 PM
A nearly two-hour forum at SUNY Fredonia provided an opportunity for elected officials and business leaders to learn more about opportunities and challenges associated with advanced nuclear energy. The "Nuclear 101" forum -- the second such forum held in the north county within the past 12 months -- comes as the City of Dunkirk was identified as a potential site for that type of energy. The foru...read more
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Dunkirk Ready for Three-Day Celebration of July 4th
2026-07-02 01:45
Dunkirk's waterfront will be a very busy place over the next few days, as the city celebrates the July 4th holiday. The city's official celebration kicks off on Thursday and concludes with fireworks Saturday evening. Dunkirk Police Captain Doug Switzer, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Wednesday, anticipates a lot of people showing up along the lakefront, especially amid the ongo...read more
Nick Lacy, Chris Brown Speak with Jamestown Students on Opportunity and Preparation
2026-07-01 10:06
Two members of the Buffalo Bills recently paid a visit to Jamestown to speak with middle school and high school students in the Jamestown Public Schools District. Nick Lacy, an assistant strength and conditioning coach; as well as Chris Brown, the radio voice of the Bills, spoke with students from Washington, Jefferson and Persell schools about perseverance, preparation, financial literacy, and ...read more
NYISO Warns of Increasing Demand on Electric Grid During Heat Wave
2026-07-01 05:49
With extreme heat affecting New York and temperatures expected to remain high through the end of the week, consumer demand on the state's electric system is rising as homes and businesses rely more heavily on air conditioning. That's according to the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), which says high temperatures, elevated humidity, and sustained air conditioning load can place added ...read more
Employees Charged with Harassment in Last Week's Altercation at County Clerk's Office
2026-07-01 03:07
Charges have been filed in connection with two incidents involving a self-described First Amendment auditor that occurred in the Chautauqua County Clerk's Office last week. The Clerk's Office, which gave an update in a Facebook post on Monday, stated that one incident involved a non-county employee, and the second involved a county employee not assigned to the Clerk's Office. County Sheriff Jim ...read more
City Police Give Update on Gazelle Street Homicide
2026-07-01 01:41
A member of the Dunkirk Police Department says the investigation into a recent homicide in the city's First Ward is moving along at a "steady pace." Captain Doug Switzer, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Wednesday, gave an update on the shooting at 110 South Gazelle Street that occurred on June 11th. Switzer did not provide many additional details, but he does tell us that h...read more
Woman with Arrest Warrant Found Hiding in Apartment Wall
2026-07-01 11:13
A Jamestown woman who was known to have a valid warrant was arrested after she was found hiding in a wall cutout within an apartment. Jamestown Police responded to an address on the city's east side shortly before 10:15 PM Monday to speak with someone involved in a prior incident. Officers say 48-year-old Ami Duvall, who was wanted out of the City of Jamestown, opened the door and quickly shut i...read more
Jamestown Lawmakers Approve City's First Comprehensive Plan in Nearly Three Decades
2026-07-01 09:45
For the most part, the City of Jamestown has its first new Comprehensive Plan in approximately 28 years. That after the City Council unanimously approved the proposed "Pearl City 2045" draft plan during its voting session on Monday. City Development Director Crystal Surdyk says having the plan approved was a major milestone for her. Getting a new plan in place was her goal after first being hire...read more
Westfield Woman Charged After Child Found Walking on Route 394
2026-07-01 07:00
A Westfield woman has a court date after an investigation into a recent report of an unsupervised child in the village. Westfield Police say they were notified of the child walking on Route 394 in front of Ramsey's Playhouse shortly after 3:15 PM on June 21st. Officers allege that 35-year-old Heather Close failed to maintain adequate supervision and positive control of her child, placing the chi...read more
Fredonia High School Celebrates New Graduates at 95th Commencement
2026-06-30 10:20
Fredonia High School's newest graduates were encouraged to "strive to be different" as they enter the next chapter of their lives. Those were among the pieces of advice that Principal Ron Tonelli shared with the Class of 2026 during the school's 95th Commencement on Sunday at SUNY Fredonia. Tonelli reminded the graduates that their future is not a competition with a fellow graduate, saying that ...read more
State Awards Over $7.6 Million in Child Care Grants to Pair of Local Entities
2026-06-30 08:20
Two entities in Chautauqua County have been awarded significant chunks of funding through New York's Childcare Capital Construction Funding Program. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that the Chautauqua Lake Child Care Center in Mayville will receive $4,734,578, while Jamestown Community College will get $2,895,600. The awards are part of $106 million to support 37 projects that,...read more
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