There's still time to cast your ballot. Polls are open across Chautauqua County and New York state until 9 p.m. According to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections website, a total of 11,135 people cast…
West Main Mercantile owner described proposed project
FALCONER - The owner of the West Main Mercantile building is hoping Falconer’s NY Forward Grant will help make her…
Next NY Forward Grant committee meeting is Nov. 18
FALCONER - The projects up for inclusion in the final Falconer NY Forward grant plan continues to shift as the…
Three domestic violence bills awaiting action
Flipping the calendar from October to November brings an end to Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and with it an opportunity…
Legality of banning tax breaks to data centers to be explored
MAYVILLE – Due to legal questions, county lawmakers tabled a proposal that would prohibit the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency…
Chautauqua Lake welcomes local fire departments for annual fire safety presentation
MAYVILLE — A lot has changed for members of the North Lake Fire Department in recent years. Teaching fire safety…
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Local News
Both sides not taking motel issues ‘lightly’
FREDONIA - Fredonia Mayor Michael Ferguson was advised last week to “say less” about the situation involving a Route 60 motel that used to house homeless people. He was not interested in following that advice the previous night. Ferguson offered another defense of his actions on the former Econo Lodge, which lost that chain’s…
Paddle boarders draw attention, raise funds at river
The city Development Department will receive additional city support after the expiration of American Rescue Plan…
City Development Dept. to see budget bump
Sherman board hears Superintendent’s Day feedback
Local Sports
5-set thrillers
GOWANDA — Leading two sets to one, Gowanda was three points away from ending…
Local Video Clips
Miranda Wilcox’s Passion For Music Doesn’t Wane
When Miranda Wilcox was 15, the proverbial lightbulb went off in her head. That’s…
Police Reports
Area Police Report
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — VILLENOVA — at 3 p.m. Saturday, deputies responded to the town for a disorderly person report. Upon investigation it was determined that William Hendrickson, 58, of Forestville did threaten and engage in physical contact with the victim. He was placed into custody and transported to county jail and arraigned.…
Man charged with endangering welfare of physically disabled person
Warren man charged with weapon possession after downtown incident
Firefighters extinguish fire in vacant Allen Street home
In Our Opinion
Vote today, or hold your peace for another year
Thousands of residents have already taken the time to cast their ballot during Early Voting, which was Oct. 24 through Sunday. If you have not, there’s one day left — that’s today from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Despite the advent of mail-in and early voting, Election Day remains a heavy turnout day. There…