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County Lawmakers Rekindle Debate Over Job Creation

6/25/2026 7:18:03 AM

The Chautauqua County Legislature again debated whether job creation should be its "number one" economic development goal. That was the title on the resolution proposed by Jamestown Democrat Fred Larson. However, Majority Republicans argued to have it go to committee after not having gone through that process. During the panel's monthly meeting in Mayville on Wednesday, Larson argued that the me...read more

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Quattrone Gives Assessment of State Budget

2026-06-25 12:22

Many sheriffs across New York State were unsure exactly how legislation in the enacted state budget regarding immigration enforcement would affect the roles and duties of their offices. However, it turns out that those laws are primarily impacting state and federal agencies. That's according to Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Thursday. He...read more

Hundreds Dead, Nearly 1,000 Injured After Massive Twin Quakes in Venezuela

2026-06-25 10:19

At least 164 people were dead and another 971 people were injured after two strong earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, acting President Delcy Rodriguez said early on Thursday. The two quakes -- a 7.2 magnitude one followed just seconds later by a 7.5 -- struck the coast of Venezuela, knocking down buildings in Caracas, the capital, and sending residents racing into the street...read more

Man Found Tossing Bags of Fentanyl During E-Bike Pursuit in Jamestown

2026-06-25 09:22

A Jamestown man has been jailed following a pursuit of an electric bicycle on the city's south side early Thursday, during which he allegedly tossed drugs from his pockets. Jamestown Police tried to stop the male on the e-bike in the area of Forest Avenue and Columbia Avenue shortly after 1:35 AM for multiple traffic infractions. Officers say the man -- later identified as 47-year-old Watkine Wa...read more

Most of WNY Under Marginal Severe Weather Risk

2026-06-25 07:58

Strong to severe thunderstorms will be a possibility across most of Western New York on Thursday. The National Weather Service in Buffalo says a few rounds of showers and widely scattered thunderstorms will cross the region, and some storms will have the potential for isolated damaging wind gusts and large hail. The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has most of the region, inclu...read more

LoGuidice Center Honors Achievements of Graduating CTE Students

2026-06-24 09:21

The BOCES LoGuidice Center in Fredonia honored the achievements, dedication, and future aspirations of its Class of 2026 during its annual Senior Recognition Ceremony held in SUNY Fredonia's King Concert Hall on June 9th. The event celebrated students who successfully completed their Career & Technical Education program through Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES while recognizing outstandin...read more

NY Army National Guard Band Performing in Silver Creek on June 30th

2026-06-24 08:39

The New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division "Rainbow" Band will mark the 250th anniversary of American independence with eight patriotic concerts being held across state. One of the band's stops will be in the Village of Silver Creek, where it's scheduled to perform during Music in the Park at Village Ball Park on Tuesday, June 30th at 6:00 PM. The 90-minute concert by the 23-...read more

Paint CHQ Mural Project in Dunkirk Begins After Months of Delay

2026-06-24 05:10

New plans are set for the creation and unveiling of a public art mural in downtown Dunkirk as part of the Paint CHQ program that launched last year. The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth has announced that Connecticut-based ARCY has been tapped to paint the large-scale installation at the Coburn Block at 125 Central Avenue. Several delays prevented the originally selected artist ...read more

Unemployment Rate in County Rises Slightly to 4.5%

2026-06-24 04:31

Chautauqua County saw a slight uptick in its unemployment rate in May. According to preliminary statistics released Tuesday by the New York State Department of Labor, the county's jobless rate for the month was 4.5%, which is up by two-tenths of a percent from April. However, it remains lower than the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 4.6%. Additional statistics show that the coun...read more

Ecklund Briefs Council Members on Jamestown's Second DRI Process

2026-06-24 02:48

The process of deciding which of the 24 projects in the City of Jamestown's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) proposal will be funded will begin soon. That from Mayor Kim Ecklund, who briefed the City Council on the process at Monday's work session at City Hall. Ecklund says city officials will be receiving documents to read and review soon from the New York Department of State and Empire...read more

Molitor and Borrello Discuss Albany Matters in State of the State Legislature

2026-06-24 01:30

An ever-increasing state budget, affordability, and policies out of Albany were among the topics that Chautauqua County's two state lawmakers discussed Wednesday morning at an event in the Dunkirk area. Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor were the guests at CHQ Chamber's State of the State Legislature at Shorewood Country Club. Regarding the $277 billion spending plan, Molitor...read more

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