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TRC Holds 37th Annual Ability Awareness Awards Ceremony
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11/6/2026 6:26:05 AM
The Resource Center this week recognized several individuals and organizations throughout Chautauqua County who have worked to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Among the honorees at TRC's 37th annual Ability Awareness Awards ceremony was UPMC Chautauqua, which received the Business/Employer of the Year Award. TRC's Steve Waterson says the Jamestown hospital was honored for a nine-m...read more
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Brant Man Accused of Possessing Firearms and Cannabis, Transporting Untaxed Cigarettes
2026-11-06 08:57
The Erie County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Brant man on a warrant issued out of Cayuga County. Deputies say 56-year-old Daryll Jimerson faces multiple counts of 3rd-degree criminal possession of a weapon; criminal possession of cannabis; and willful possession, transport, or sale of 30,000 or more unstamped cigarettes stemming from a State Police investigation. On Monday, the Sheriff's Offi...read more
Dunkirk Man Charged in Overnight Altercation at Homeless Encampment
2026-11-06 05:26
A Town of Dunkirk man is facing charges following a report of an altercation at a homeless encampment in the town early Friday. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies and State Police responded to the incident shortly after 12:15 AM. An investigation determined that 47-year-old Neil Timmerman allegedly intentionally violated a lawful court order he had been served. Timmerman was transported to the...read more
National Comedy Center Launching Susan Sargent Caregiver Week
2026-11-05 11:31
The National Comedy Center is getting ready to launch an initiative to honor caregivers supporting loved ones through illness, disability or other conditions requiring care. From November 9-15, the museum's first-ever Susan Sargent Caregiver Week will offer complimentary museum admission for each caregiver and the loved one receiving their care. Caregivers are also welcome to visit on their...read more
Thomas DiNapoli and Letitia James Win Re-Election to State Offices
2026-11-05 09:24
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney General Letitia James both won re-election this week. DiNapoli was elected to a fifth full term in office, receiving nearly 63% of the vote, according to unofficial results from the New York State Board of Elections as of Thursday night. DiNapoli has been serving as the state's top fiscal watchdog since 2007. Meanwhile, James will begin her...read more
Tina Abrams Becomes First Woman Elected President of Seneca Nation
2026-11-05 08:26
The Seneca Nation witnessed history unfold on Election Day when its people chose Tina Abrams to be their new President. On Tuesday, Abrams received 1,040 votes across the Senecas' Cattaraugus and Allegany territories, becoming the first woman elected to serve as Seneca Nation President since it adopted its constitution in 1848. She will officially be sworn into office on November 10th. Earlier t...read more
Silver Creek Man Charged with Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle
2026-11-05 01:30
A Silver Creek man is accused of entering someone's motor vehicle and driving it without their permission. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies were called to investigate the incident at an address in the village shortly before 2:15 AM Sunday. After an investigation, 35-year-old Matthew Frommer was taken into custody Thursday and transported to the Chautauqua County Jail for centralized arraignm...read more
United Way Campaign 'On Track' at Midway Point
2026-11-05 12:03
The United Way of Chautauqua County is roughly midway through its annual fundraising campaign, and it's currently "on track to where we should be." That from UWCHQ Communication and Marketing Manager Nick Dean, who gave an update on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Thursday. Dean says the campaign is currently 40% of the way towards its $1.7 million goal. He says United Way staff have made about 12...read more
Wendel Signs Legislature's Adopted County Budget
2026-11-05 11:35
Chautauqua County Executive P.J. Wendel has officially signed off on a new $330 million budget for 2027 that again cuts the county's property tax rate. However, the measure approved by the legislature increases the tax levy -- or the amount to be raised by taxes -- by $1.8 million. Wendel says while he still believes his spending plan with a flat tax levy was "doable," he was okay with what the ...read more
Fredonia Woman Arrested Following Larceny, Criminal Mischief Probe in Westfield Area
2026-11-05 09:55
A Fredonia woman was arrested Thursday morning on a number of charges stemming from an investigation that began in the summer. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to an address on Felton Road in the Town of Westfield on August 2nd for a reported larceny and criminal mischief at a residence. The probe led investigators from the Sheriff's Office Criminal Inves...read more
SUNY Fredonia to Hold Veterans Remembrance Ceremony on Friday
2026-11-05 09:07
The SUNY Fredonia campus and surrounding communities are invited to attend the university's annual Veterans Day of Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, beginning at 3:30 PM in the Williams Center Multipurpose Room. The longstanding tradition is to honor, remember, and express deepest gratitude to the countless men and women who have served the country through the U.S. Armed Forces. The cere...read more
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