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Borrello Participates in Panel Discussion at Nuclear Energy Conference
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9/23/2026 11:02:30 AM
Chautauqua County's representative in the State Senate has been involved in discussions about advanced nuclear energy since the City of Dunkirk expressed interest in being a potential host for a nuclear facility. The talks involving Senator George Borrello continued last week at a conference in the Finger Lakes area. Borrello says the panel discussion at the Upstate Nuclear Conference in Waterlo...read more
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Catholics Vote Common Good Announces Endorsement of Gies for Congress
2026-09-23 05:12
A faith organization is backing Aaron Gies in his bid for Congress. Catholics Vote Common Good has announced its endorsement of Gies. According to Gies' campaign, the organization is citing his "commitment to lowering everyday costs, holding government accountable, and policies that protect the dignity and well-being of every person. National co-chair Denise Murphy McGraw says, "Aaron understan...read more
Disorderly Person Complaint Triggers Lockout at WACS
2026-09-23 01:11
Westfield Academy and Central School went into a precautionary lockout Wednesday morning following a report of a disorderly person inside Westfield Memorial Hospital, located next to the school grounds. The announcement was made in a joint statement by the Westfield Police Department and WACS. Westfield Police, State Police, and Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies responded to the hospital at a...read more
JPS Appoints Sydney Deppas as Persell Middle School Assistant Principal
2026-09-23 12:31
The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education on Tuesday approved the appointment of Sydney Deppas to serve as Assistant Principal of Persell Middle School. Deppas succeeds Michelle Buccola, who was recently appointed as the principal of Lincoln Elementary School. Deppas currently serves as an instructional coach supporting Love Elementary School and universal pre-kindergarten across the ...read more
Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for 2006 Sexual Assault in New York
2026-09-23 12:25
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for the sexual assault of Mimi Haley, a former production assistant, in 2006 in New York City. "I am not a perfect person," Weinstein told the judge before sentencing. "I live with many regrets, and sincerely apologize for my actions." "You had it all. Your legacy could have been cemented with greatness," Judge Curtis Farber said t...read more
NFL Names Josh Allen AFC Offensive Player of the Week
2026-09-23 12:12
For the 19th time in his career, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. The NFL made the announcement on Wednesday after Allen's performance against the Detroit Lions, which included 248 yards passing, 69 yards rushing, and five combined passing and rushing touchdowns in a 41-31 Bills victory last Thursday. One of his rushing touchdowns marked th...read more
Ellicott Police Charge Jamestown Man After Threat with Knife in Domestic Dispute
2026-09-23 11:59
A Jamestown man has been charged with 2nd-degree menacing following a report of a domestic dispute in the Town of Ellicott on Sunday. According to Ellicott Town Police, 33-year-old Jose Diaz allegedly threatened to harm the victim by brandishing a knife. A warrant was issued for Diaz, who turned himself in on Tuesday. He was transported to the Chautauqua County Jail for centralized arraignment a...read more
New Siena Poll Has Hochul's Lead Over Blakeman Down to Nine Points
2026-09-23 09:50
The race for the Governor's Mansion appears to be getting closer, according to the results of a new Siena University poll released on Wednesday. The poll of likely New York State voters has incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul leading Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman 50-41%. An August poll had Hochul up 49-39%. While half of the likely voters polled said they are supporting Hochul, the poll also ...read more
Trustee Proposes Measure to Relocate Flock Camera Outside Fredonia Village Hall
2026-09-23 06:59
Conversation in Fredonia about Flock cameras continued this week with a member of the Village Board proposing a resolution to move one of the cameras located outside Village Hall. The measure was announced by Trustee Tim Mulholland during a workshop on Monday. He referred to a comment made last week by Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt during a meeting of the County Legislature's...read more
Jamestown Man Arrested Following Alleged Assault with Hammer
2026-09-23 06:16
A Jamestown man has been arrested after an investigation into an assault at a residence on the city's east side early Wednesday. Jamestown Police responded to the scene shortly after 12:45 AM and determined that 29-year-old Austin Thayer had allegedly injured the victim by striking him in the head with a hammer, causing a severe laceration. Officers located Thayer inside, and as they were trying...read more
County's Unemployment Rate Remains at 4.6% for August
2026-09-22 08:58
Chautauqua County's unemployment rate held steady at 4.6% during the month of August, according to preliminary statistics released Tuesday by the New York State Department of Labor. That figure is unchanged from July, but is also higher than the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 4.3%. One year ago, the county's jobless rate was 4.5%. Additional statistics show that compared to Aug...read more
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