State and area representatives are responding to the capture of the Venezuelan president and the U.S. takeover of the South American country. On Saturday, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, said the ...

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation has announced the establishment of the Ranger Relief Fund, created by a group of active and retired volunteers from the fire service across Chautauqua County. For decades, the volunteers have gone above and beyond their emergency responder roles, ...

The Audubon Community Nature Center’s First Friday at 11 a.m. Jan. 2 will feature Charlotte Schmaltz, Audubon nature educator and animal care specialist, presenting “The Birds of Southern France.” Schmaltz will share photos and audio recordings of birds and stories of nature and her ...

COLLINS --- A Collins man is facing attempted murder charges after a five-hour standoff Tuesday in the town. New York State Police at Collins report the Bureau of Criminal Investigation charged Walter M. Blaze, 57, with second-degree attempted murder, first-degree atempted assault, ...

MAYVILLE — The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services is seeking compassionate individuals and families to become foster parents and help provide safe, supportive homes for children in our community. Through the Department’s Home Finding team, prospective ...

Ten area individuals have been arrested by the city of Dunkirk Police Department following a coordinated investigation into a series of larcenies committed at local cemeteries. Beginning in October, the Dunkirk Police Department received a report of thefts involving a large number of bronze ...