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Wdowiasz Encouraged by Recent Nuclear 101 Forum

7/12/2026 11:21:02 AM

Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz is encouraged by the recent forum on advanced nuclear energy that took place at SUNY Fredonia. Wdowiasz, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Thursday, says the Nuclear 101 forum -- which had several local leaders in attendance -- was very informative. She adds that the presence of representatives from Genover -- who recently took over ownership of the for...read more

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Council Members Question Salary of Dunkirk's New Comptroller Position

2026-07-12 12:24

There's concern with some members of the Dunkirk Common Council over the salary of the city's newly created comptroller position. The first two years of that position will be accounted for through a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission. Third Ward Councilman Gary Frederickson says he found out that once that grant money is used, the city will pay that position $140,000 annually. Freder...read more

JCC Hosting Veterans Career Fair on Tuesday

2026-07-12 10:07

Jamestown Community College, in partnership with Chautauqua County Dwyer, will host a Next Mission: Military & Veterans Career Fair on Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Jamestown Campus Student Union. The event is open to all job seekers, especially veterans, military-aligned families, students, alumni, and community members. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with military-fr...read more

Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina Dies at Age 71

2026-07-12 03:42

Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican senator from South Carolina, died on Saturday after a "brief and sudden" illness, his office said in a statement. He was 71. First elected to the Senate in 2002, Graham had since risen to be one of the chamber's most prominent figures. He won reelection three times, most recently in 2020. He served as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee and was a member...read more

Longtime LoGuidice Teacher Retires After 50-Year Career

2026-07-11 08:13

An educator who spent 50 years teaching in Chautauqua County, including the last 47 years at the BOCES LoGuidice Center in Fredonia, has retired. Bill Chambers, who served as a consultant teacher at LoGuidice, called it a career at the end of the school year. Chambers was hired by Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES in 1976 after earning his degree in Special Education. After three years at the ...read more

Two Juveniles Found Alone at Jamestown Business, Father Charged

2026-07-11 06:46

A father in Jamestown was arrested after two juveniles were found unattended at a business on the city's south side Saturday morning. Jamestown Police responded to the scene at about 7:15 AM and found that both minors were alone and rode an ATV to the store without wearing helmets. Officers say 55-year-old Phillip Hinkley, who was supposed to be in charge of the two juveniles, was taken to the J...read more

Documentary Photographer to Visit Jamestown as Part of Housing Insecurity Project

2026-07-11 03:15

An award-winning documentary photographer will be in Jamestown early next week as part of an in-depth, nine-month project on housing insecurity. Michigan-based Karen Lippowiths will travel more than 7,000 road miles through 13 states and 30 cities across Appalachia -- from New York to Mississippi -- for her project called "Extended Stay." As part of her work. Lippowiths will live and work i...read more

Bipartisan Housing Bill Becomes Law Without Trump's Signature

2026-07-11 02:39

A bipartisan bill to help more Americans buy homes became the law of the land at midnight. That's despite President Donald Trump's refusal to sign it. Trump said he was withholding his signature because Congress has not passed the SAVE America Act, which is an unrelated elections bill that doesn't have enough votes in the Senate to pass. If a president doesn't sign a bill or veto it, it aut...read more

Dunkirk City Schools Eyeing Early Completion of Capital Project's Initial Phase

2026-07-11 01:37

Despite a late start, the opening phase of the Dunkirk City School District's capital improvement project is currently on track to wrap up earlier than projected. That's according to Superintendent Brian Swatland, who stated on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program that the district is now looking at a mid-August completion of Phase 1.1, which includes a new main entrance, main office, and new counselor's ...read more

Hemmers Presented NCCF's Footprints Award

2026-07-11 11:01

A Westfield couple says they were surprised, but adds it "feels gratifying" to have received the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation's most prestigious award. John and Marilyn Hemmer spoke with WDOE News after they were presented the George B. Weaver, Jr. Footprints Award at NCCF's 40th Annual Meeting. Marilyn Hemmer says she and John, along with the rest of the Westfield community, have le...read more

Residents, Stakeholders Invited to Participate in Countywide Resiliency Plan

2026-07-11 10:44

Chautauqua County invites all residents and stakeholders to participate in a Visioning Workshop for the Countywide Resiliency Plan (CRP). The workshop will take place on Thursday, July 16th from 5:00-6:30 PM at Prendergast Library in Jamestown. The CRP is a voluntary planning initiative that helps Chautauqua County and its communities identify and prepare for climate-related risks and natural h...read more

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