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New York Senators Urge USDA to Purchase Concord Grape Juice to Help Area Farmers

8/17/2026 12:41:32 PM

As grape farmers across Western New York face growing uncertainty in the wake of the termination of grape contracts for this season, New York's two U.S. senators are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to purchase Concord grape juice for use by domestic nutrition programs nationwide. One of those two lawmakers made a visit to northern Chautauqua County on Monday. Charles Schumer, who t...read more

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Patchy Dense Fog Impacting Western Southern Tier

2026-08-18 06:55

Motorists across the western Southern Tier may want to take caution Tuesday morning, as patchy dense fog impacts the area, especially in and near river and creek valleys. According to a special weather statement issued by the National Weather Service in Buffalo, the dense fog will reduce visibility to one-quarter of a mile or less. Drivers should slow down, maintain plenty of stopping distance a...read more

Sunday Blaze Destroys Pizza Shop, Six Apartments in East Randolph

2026-08-17 08:22

A two-story residential and commercial building in Cattaraugus County is a total loss following a blaze that began early Sunday morning. According to the East Randolph Fire Department, a total of 10 people were displaced as a result of the fire at 162 Main Street in East Randolph, which was reported at about 4:00 AM. No injuries were reported, but multiple household cats perished in the fire. Th...read more

Lazarony Eyeing Changes to Fredonia's Vendor Law

2026-08-17 07:42

A member of the Fredonia Village Board believes the village's Vendor Law needs to be changed to incorporate a "revamped" application process, adding that there also needs to be talks about exemptions. During last week's workshop, Trustee LeeAnn Lazarony said those were her big takeaways in reviewing the most recent version of that law. She says she recently had a "pretty good rapport" with group...read more

Woman Charged After Toddler Found Walking in Middle of Route 394

2026-08-17 06:42

A Westfield woman has been charged after a two-year-old child was found walking in the middle of Route 394 in the Town of Chautauqua on Monday. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies say an investigation found that 32-year-old Julie Kelsey did not provide appropriate supervision of the toddler. She was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and was issued an appearance ticket for Chautauq...read more

St. Susan Center Seeks Help After Unknown Individuals 'Completely Gutted' Freezer System

2026-08-17 01:56

The Jamestown area's largest soup kitchen is asking the community for help after damage was done to its freezer system over the weekend. In a Facebook post, St. Susan Center stated that individuals "completely gutted" the compressor system for its 28-foot-by-28-foot freezer at about 5:30 AM Sunday. St. Susan's says the theft has had a significant impact on its operations and its ability to serve...read more

National Gas Prices Increase, Regional Prices Head Downward

2026-08-17 10:53

Gas prices are on the rise again at the national level, but regional prices are headed in the opposite direction. That's according to AAA, which reports that Monday's nationwide average at the pump is $4.06 per gallon, an increase of more than five cents from a week ago. In New York, the statewide average has dropped more than three cents to $4.13, and Chautauqua County saw its average decline b...read more

Overnight Fire Wrecks House in Cherry Creek

2026-08-17 06:27

Firefighters from several area departments battled a house fire in Cherry Creek early Monday. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, the blaze occurred at 6630 Main Street shortly after 12:00 AM. Crews from Cherry Creek, Ellington, South Dayton, Conewango, Randolph, Leon, Forestville and Bay Creek were on scene for approximately three hours. The Sheriff's Office says no injuries we...read more

Actress Hayden Panettiere Dies at Age 36

2026-08-17 06:17

Hayden Panettiere, an actress who launched her career as a child and who later starred in "Heroes" and "Nashville," has died, her representative confirmed to ABC News. She was 36 years old. Panettiere died in South Carolina. The investigation into her death is "ongoing," according to her representative. Beginning as a child star, with a long career in both TV and film, Panettiere is remembered f...read more

Hotellings Presented Bob Goold Legacy Award at CSHOF Picnic

2026-08-16 07:26

The founders of the Laurel Memorial Run and Walk were recognized by the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame for their efforts to support people with disabilities. Wayne and Elaine Hotelling were presented the Bob Goold Legacy Award during the Hall of Fame's annual Summer Picnic in Lakewood last Monday. The award is presented annually to recognize area residents for their contributions to supporting p...read more

Chautauqua's Eighth Week to Focus on the Future of Food

2026-08-16 07:05

This week at Chautauqua Institution will be one to tickle your taste buds. Week 8, themed "The Future of Food: Climate, Technology and the Next Agricultural Revolution," will examine how we grow, share and experience food in a rapidly changing world. Chautauqua spokesperson Jill McCormick, who was a call-in guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Friday, says chefs and journalists will examine ho...read more

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