A Dunkirk man has been charged after a vehicle struck and injured a bicyclist in the Town of Dunkirk, then fled the scene Saturday evening. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies responded to Bennett Road in the area of the I-90 overpass just after 9:45 PM. Deputies say the vehicle was located due to a Good Samaritan following it into the City of Dunkirk. An investigation found that the driver, 52...read more

The chairman of the Chautauqua County Legislature hopes to begin committee reviews of management salaries later this month. Ellery Republican Pierre Chagnon responded at the legislature's May meeting to concerns raised by Jamestown Democrat Fred Larson over a promise made to fellow Democrat Tom Nelson about doing that. Larson says some recent increases seemed out of line... [audio:6072684447-La...read more

Several fire departments responded to a house fire Saturday evening in the Town of Chautauqua. At around 8:18 PM, the Chautauqua Fire Department along with Chautauqua EMS responded to 6505 Route 430, near the Dart Airport in Hartfield. The fire departments for North Lake, Westfield, Stockton, Brocton, Sherman, Cassadaga, Ashville, Portland, and Maple Springs also responded to the fire. ...read more

The Chautauqua County Historical Society invites the community to celebrate and support local history at its annual gala fundraiser on Saturday, June 13th. The event will run from 6:00-8:00 PM on the grounds of the historic McClurg Museum in Moore Park in the Village of Westfield. Guests will enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and light refreshments, along with access to museum galleries. ...read more

Jamestown Public Schools recognized staff members and administrators who were awarded tenure during the June 2 meeting of the Board of Education. “Earning tenure is a significant milestone in an educator’s career and reflects years of dedication, growth, and a demonstrated commitment to our students,” said Dr. Kevin Whitaker, JPS Superintendent. “The individuals recogniz...read more

Three new members of Governor Kathy Hochul's cabinet were confirmed this week by the New York State Senate. Terry O'Leary will serve as the Commissioner of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), John Kagia is the new Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), and Kathy Moser has been okayed as Commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Hist...read more

Two Jamestown residents are facing animal cruelty charges after they were allegedly seen beating a small puppy in the city Saturday afternoon. Jamestown Police were called to a location on Winsor Street shortly after 3:15 PM. Following an investigation, 36-year-old Arthur Hubbard and 22-year-old Cheyenne Alcorn were transported to the Jamestown City Jail and charged with cruelty to animals under...read more

Events marking the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day allied invasion of German-occupied France in World War II drew VIPs, including U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, on Saturday. In a speech at the Normandy American Cemetery in France's Colleville-sur-Mer, Hegseth warned of modern threats, saying different European beaches are stormed by different dangerous ideologies and urging governments ...read more

A Jamestown woman was arrested for transporting several juveniles for a physical altercation. On Tuesday, the Town of Carroll Police Department received a call of a suspicious situation in the area of Venman Street in Frewsburg. Following an investigation, it was determined that 39-year-old Crystal Vogt had allegedly transported several juveniles under the age of 17 from Jamestown to the locatio...read more

Two people who have been living in the country illegally were arrested in the Town of Perrysburg for their alleged involvement in a phone scam. On Friday, Cattaraugus County Sheriff's deputies were called to investigate an ongoing scam in which the victim was coerced to withdraw a large sum of money from their bank account and deliver it to the scammers, who were claiming to be with the Federal ...read more