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Village of Fredonia Gets Ready to Transition from Metered to Mobile Parking
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7/23/2026 12:39:22 PM
The Village of Fredonia is preparing to transition from its current system of metered parking in exchange for a system where users pay through a mobile app. Last summer, the village agreed to enter into a contract with HONKMobile for mobile parking. Mayor Mike Ferguson, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Thursday, says the HONK system will be more reliable and cost effective for th...read more
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County Pays Tribute to Late Jamestown Councilman Tony Dolce
2026-07-23 01:29
Chautauqua County lawmakers took a few moments at the beginning of their monthly meeting Wednesday evening to pay tribute to late Jamestown City Councilman Tony Dolce. The longtime council member passed away last Saturday at the age of 64. Lakewood's Jamie Gustafson read a memorial to Dolce, calling him a devoted public servant, educator, mentor and lifelong resident of Jamestown... [audio:7232...read more
Town of Pomfret Announces Two Road Closures for Next Week
2026-07-23 08:24
Portions of two roads in the Town of Pomfret will be closed for paving during the week of July 27th. According to Pomfret Highway Superintendent Jude Gardner, the closures will be in effect for Cummings Road between Fredonia-Stockton Road and Bachellor Hill Road, plus Chautauqua Road between Kelly Hill Road and Bear Lake Road. Gardner says both roads will be closed for the entire week.   ...read more
County Lawmakers Approve Lease for Future South County Government Offices in Jamestown
2026-07-23 08:03
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a new agreement with a developer to move most of the South County Office facilities in Jamestown to the Lynn Building next year. The building, located at 310-322 East 3rd Street, is being purchased by East Third Ventures, which is headed up by Jamestown native Joe Roosa. Prior to the 12-5 vote, Roosa told lawmakers that his team is committed to Jame...read more
House Passes Legislation to Ban Congressmembers from Buying Stock
2026-07-23 06:55
The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks as well as mandate that voters provide photo identification "as a condition of casting a ballot" by a 232-198 vote. 13 Democrats voted with all Republicans in favor of the bill. The Stop Insider Trading Act, championed by House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil ...read more
Mulholland Takes Oath of Office as Fredonia's Newest Trustee
2026-07-22 07:29
The Village of Fredonia's newest trustee is now officially on the job. Tim Mulholland was sworn in at the beginning of Monday's Village Board meeting. In his first report, Mulholland said that before he was appointed, he "spent a lot of time reading, listening, and asking the same questions many of you are asking." He says he thinks there's a misconception about being a village trustee. He doesn...read more
Gerry Man Accused of Drunk Driving After Backing Vehicle into Ditch
2026-07-22 06:26
A Gerry man has been charged after an investigation into a report of a vehicle backing into a ditch in the Town of Ellington last week. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies say the incident was reported on Bates Road shortly after 6:30 PM Thursday. According to deputies, the vehicle reportedly left before they arrived, but was located a short time later. The driver, 34-year-old Joshua Rivera, wa...read more
UPDATE: Police Say Victims at UPMC Chautauqua Died from Apparent Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wounds
2026-07-22 05:08
Two people were found dead inside a vehicle on the campus of UPMC Chautauqua in Jamestown Wednesday afternoon. Jamestown Police responded to the hospital shortly before 2:15 PM on a report of two unresponsive subjects. According to police, there are no signs of foul play, and there is no threat to the public as a result of the incident. The investigation is ongoing. UPDATE: In a press release e...read more
New Historic Marker in Jamestown Recognizes Local Tool Company
2026-07-22 03:39
The City of Jamestown has honored more of its manufacturing legacy with the unveiling of its 81st historic marker at the site of the former J.P. Danielson Tool Company. City officials and members of the Historic Marker Committee were on hand Wednesday morning for the event at the location of what later became the Proto Tool Company at 583 Allen Street. City Historian Mike Rohlin noted that J.P. ...read more
Suicide Prevention Alliance Announces August and September Event Lineup
2026-07-22 02:49
The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County invites community members to come together for a series of events in August and September that promote hope, connection, wellness, and suicide prevention awareness. Whether attending, volunteering, riding, golfing, walking, or running, every participant helps strengthen the Alliance's mission to reduce stigma, increase awareness, and support i...read more
Woman Unsuccessfully Tries to Escape Ellicott Police While Handcuffed
2026-07-22 01:18
A Jamestown woman who was taken into custody on an active warrant at a hotel in Falconer is alleged to have fled on foot out of the hotel and into a wooded area while still in handcuffs. Ellicott Town Police conducted a warrant check at the unspecified hotel just before 11:00 AM Sunday. Officers say they located 41-year-old Jasmine Calloway shortly after she ran from the hotel and arrested ...read more
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