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GOP Loses Super-Majority On Legislature

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While the Republican Party will continue to have a majority In the Chautauqua County Legislature, they no longer have the super-majority, something they’ve had for more than a decade. Following Tuesday’s elections, there will be 12 Republicans and 7 Democrats on the 19-member county ...

No Injuries After Train, Tractor Trailer Collision

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A potential catastrophe was narrowly avoided Wednesday morning, as a cargo train collided a tractor trailer in Dunkirk. A State Trooper at the scene stated no substantial injuries were sustained during the crash. A train struck the vehicle at the intersection of Chadwick Drive and Progress ...

New Brooks-TLC Work Nearing

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Construction of a new hospital in Fredonia took another significant step forward on Tuesday. Officials from Brooks-TLC and Kaleida Health announced they have finalized and submitted the Certificate of Need for the site at 412 E. Main St. According to documents filed with the state Health ...

Ellery Boosts Funding For Dewittville, Bemus Point VFDs

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BEMUS POINT – The Ellery Town Board meeting on Oct. 14 saw a majority of the fire departments within the town enter a public hearing to discuss upgrades and workload management that has been ongoing in the departments. As a result of this, two fire departments requested, and were granted, ...

Roof Still Biggest Concern For Fenton History Center Budget

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About one year back into the role as Fenton History Center executive director, Joni Blackman has returned to the City Council for the center’s annual budget presentation. The biggest concern moving forward into 2026 remains the building itself, specifically the roof. The Fenton ...

Academic Achievement

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James Nowling, a senior at Southwestern High School, has been named a 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program commended student. According to high school principal Matt Kindberg, Nowling was initially nominated for this award based on his performance on the preliminary SAT national merit ...