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White Inn Recognized with Brick by Brick Award
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8/9/2026 12:59:22 PM
Fredonia's historic White Inn has been recognized with an award from Buffalo Business First. The facility at 52 East Main Street received one of the publication's Brick by Brick Awards that focuses on adaptive re-use. The Chautauqua County IDA nominated the White Inn for that award, and CEO Mark Geise says Steve St. George and Devin Jones -- who spearheaded the $8 million redevelopment project -...read more
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Jamestown Motorcyclist Charged with Felony DWI After Crashing into Parked Car
2026-08-10 09:19
A motorcyclist faces felony charges after crashing into a parked car on Jamestown's south side over the weekend. Jamestown Police responded to the intersection of Newland Avenue and Sampson Street shortly after 3:30 AM Saturday. Officers say an investigation determined that 43-year-old Brian Erickson of Jamestown was riding under the influence of alcohol. They also found out that Erickson has th...read more
Large Crowd Turns Out for Final Night of Gerry Rodeo
2026-08-10 07:47
The 81st edition of the Gerry Rodeo came to a somewhat wet conclusion Saturday night after a rainstorm hit the area shortly after the start of the competition. A number of people were seen leaving the rodeo grounds, but a large crowd remained for the rest of the show. On Friday, the rain stopped earlier, and longtime rodeo publicist Paul Cooley reported a full house on hand for their third night...read more
Severe Weather Possible Across WNY on Monday
2026-08-10 06:49
An area of low pressure will pass to our north and bring the potential for some severe weather Monday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has most of Western New York under a marginal severe weather risk, with the extreme southern parts of Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties under a slight risk. Forecasters say strong to damaging wind gusts will be the p...read more
Dunkirk Professional Firefighters Present 2026 Anson Scholarship
2026-08-09 08:21
Dunkirk Professional Firefighters Local 616 has presented a graduate of Dunkirk High School a $1,000 scholarship. On Saturday, the local union announced Giada Kirell as the recipient of its annual Daniel F. Anson Memorial Scholarship. The announcement was made on the 47th anniversary of the line-of-duty death of the scholarship's namesake. The Anson Scholarship is awarded annually to a Dunkirk H...read more
Gillibrand Leads Legislation to Provide Federal Employees with Paid Family, Medical Leave
2026-08-09 08:03
New York's Kirsten Gillibrand recently led a group of eight senators in introducing a bill that would expand federal paid leave for federal employees to include 12 weeks of family and paid medical leave. Gillibrand, along with six other Democrats and Independent Bernie Sanders, are co-sponsoring the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act. Currently, under the Family and Med...read more
Chautauqua's Week 7 Theme to Examine Changing Geopolitical Dynamics
2026-08-09 07:31
The seventh week of Chautauqua Institution's season will examine how shifting geopolitical dynamics are reshaping the United States' role in the world and influencing global stability. Chautauqua spokesperson Jill McCormick says the week, which is themed "Global Power and Our Evolving International Order," will bring together journalists, diplomats, and global thinkers to explore how changing in...read more
NYSDOT Announces Upcoming Closures for Chautauqua Lake Bridge
2026-08-09 06:00
The I-86 bridge over Chautauqua Lake will be closed for several hours throughout the upcoming week as part of an ongoing rehabilitation project. According to the New York State Department of Transportation, the bridge will be closed in both directions from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM beginning Monday evening until Friday morning. It will also be closed from 10:00 PM Friday until 7:00 AM Saturday. Mo...read more
Afternoon Fire Destroys Trailer in Town of Arkwright
2026-08-09 04:51
Flames destroyed a vacant trailer in the Town of Arkwright on Sunday. Firefighters from several area departments were called to the fully involved fire at 2795 Ball Road shortly after 1:45 PM. Crews from Cassadaga, Forestville, Fredonia, Sheridan, Bay Creek, Sinclairville and Stockton responded, as well as the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and County Emergency Services. Forestville firefigh...read more
Two in Jamestown Charged After Young Child, Dogs Found Living in Deplorable Conditions
2026-08-09 02:30
Two Jamestown residents are facing animal cruelty and child endangerment charges following a domestic incident at a residence on the city's west side. Jamestown Police responded to the scene at about 3:30 PM Friday to assist the city's Department of Development and discovered a three-year-old child living in deplorable and hazardous conditions. Officers also found three dogs that appeared malnou...read more
County Invites Community to Join Overdose Awareness Week Recognition and Events
2026-08-09 01:30
Together We Can CHQ invites residents, businesses, organizations, schools and community leaders throughout Chautauqua County to participate in Chautauqua County Overdose Awareness Week, taking place August 24-31. This countywide initiative promotes hope, healing, remembrance, recovery, education, and community connection while encouraging meaningful conversations about substance use and mental h...read more
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