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Schmidt Proposes Forming Group to Monitor Potential Abuse of Flock Technology
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9/8/2026 12:40:28 PM
Chautauqua County's top prosecutor says while he understands the issues and concerns raised by opponents of the controversial Flock cameras, he's not planning to give in to those objections. Instead, District Attorney Jason Schmidt is offering a proposal he believes will help use that technology "effectively, wisely, and respectfully." Schmidt's idea is to form a countywide monitoring group that...read more
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Hochul Calls on New York's GOP Congress Members to Stand Against Trade War with Canada
2026-09-08 07:45
With Canada's 50% tariffs having taken effect on hundreds of American goods, New York's governor is calling on the state's seven GOP members of Congress to demand an end to the escalating trade war between Canada and the United States. On Tuesday, Kathy Hochul said the trade relationship between the two neighboring countries is critical for thousands of jobs New Yorkers rely on. She says small f...read more
Jamestown Trio Arrested After Detectives Find Crack Cocaine in Toilet
2026-09-08 02:22
Three Jamestown residents are facing charges stemming from a probe into drug activity on the city's north side. The Jamestown Police SWAT Team executed a search warrant at the lower apartment of 211 East 8th Street at about 10:15 PM Thursday and located 28-year-old Zulery Jimenez-Fuentes, 43-year-old Jessica Hernandez and 45-year-old Marcelino Hernandez inside. Detectives searched the apartment ...read more
Ripley Man Accused of Stealing Electricity from Westfield Storage Facility
2026-09-08 11:29
An investigation into a suspicious situation at a storage facility in the Town of Westfield led to the arrest of a Ripley man on Friday. Westfield Police responded to Storage of Westfield on Prospect Road at about 11:00 AM and determined that 36-year-old Jesse Spellman allegedly entered a storage unit and unlawfully obtained electricity. Officers add that during the investigation, Spellman was a...read more
CHQ Chamber Holding Official Introductions on Thursday
2026-09-08 10:52
CHQ Chamber is giving local businesspeople an opportunity this week to interact with elected officials from various levels of government. There is still limited space available for the Chamber's 2nd annual Official Introductions, which is scheduled for Thursday from 5:00-7:00 PM at Chautauqua Institution. Chamber President and CEO Dan Heitzenrater says the event is designed to help facilitate pe...read more
Gas Prices Rise During Labor Day Holiday Weekend
2026-09-08 10:23
Monday marked the highest gas prices ever for the Labor Day holiday. According to the AAA, the nationwide average on Labor Day was $4.15 per gallon, which is up by about seven cents from a week ago. New York State saw its average climb by just over 10 cents to $4.32. And the average at the pump in Chautauqua County grew by more than eight cents to $4.36. One year ago, the national and state aver...read more
Canada's Retaliatory Tariffs Hit U.S. Products as Trump Warns of Escalation
2026-09-08 06:17
Retaliatory tariffs issued by Canada were set to hit some imports from the United States at one minute after midnight Eastern Time on Tuesday, intensifying a trade war between the longtime allies and risking an escalation from President Donald Trump. Levies as high as 50% will be applied to hundreds of U.S. products, ranging from aluminum foil to raincoats to cheese. U.S. elected officials in s...read more
UPDATE: Electrical Issue Caused West 5th Street House Fire
2026-09-08 06:01
A 2 1/2-story house in the City of Dunkirk's Second Ward was extensively damaged by fire early Tuesday. City Fire Chief Nick Barter says his department responded to the blaze at 49 West 5th Street shortly before 2:15 AM and found flames venting from the first-floor windows on the West 5th Street and Canary Street side of the single-family home. Barter says crews made an aggressive interior attac...read more
Jamestown Schools Serve Nearly 50,000 Summer Meals
2026-09-07 08:18
Jamestown Public Schools served almost 50,000 meals to local children between July 6th and August 14th through its summer meal program. Under the leadership of Food Service Director Scott Johnson, the JPS Food Service Department provided more than 24,000 breakfasts and 25,000 lunches to children across the district. More than 36,000 of those meals were delivered directly to families through the ...read more
Indigo Girls Performing at Chautauqua Institution on Thursday
2026-09-07 07:08
The summer season at Chautauqua Institution may be over, but there's more entertainment scheduled on the grounds this week. The duo of Amy Ray and Emily Sailers, also known as the Indigo Girls, will bring their Grammy-winning folk music for what the Institution describes as a "shoulder season" performance Thursday evening. Chautauqua spokesperson Jill McCormick says it's the second year in a row...read more
Cattaraugus Man in Custody After Domestic Incident in Town of Randolph
2026-09-07 03:22
A Cattaraugus man has been jailed following what the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office called a violent and physical domestic incident in the Town of Randolph. Sheriff's deputies responded to 2688 Corbett Hill Road at about 9:00 PM Sunday and arrested 42-year-old James Olson. Deputies say Olson was arraigned on two counts of aggravated family offense, along with 3rd- and 4th-degree criminal mi...read more
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