Jamestown High School students raised $6,100 for the Kids & Sibs Summer Camp at the 45th annual Battle of the Classes held Wednesday evening in the McElrath Gymnasium at JHS. Accepting the donation was Laurie Reynolds, who has organized the camp for the last several years. A two-day camp ...

DUNKIRK — A Dunkirk man is facing charges after making threats with a weapon on Tuesday evening. Dunkirk police report Brian J. Sheldon, 55, was charged with second-degree assault, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and second-degree menacing. Around 9:48 p.m., officers responded ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel joined nearly 2,000 county leaders from across the country for the 2026 Legislative Conference hosted by the National Association of Counties (NACo) recently in Washington, D.C. Wendel, who serves on NACo’s Board of Directors, ...

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth is updating its Paint CHQ program. For 2026, Paint CHQ will be implementing two mural projects, one in Dunkirk at the Coburn Block at 123 Central Ave., and another in Bemus Point, on the Bemus Point Village Hall, 13 Alburtus Ave. The ...

LAKEWOOD - Trustees recently approved bringing back the Lakewood Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market for 2026. Taryn Wilson will serve as the Market Manager. “The Lakewood Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market is a cornerstone of the summer season in the village, returning for the 2026 summer ...

DUNKIRK — An additional charge of first-degree attempted murder has been placed on a Dunkirk man who was involved in a more than seven-hour standoff on March 24. Dunkirk Police Department on Tuesday announced the additional charge for Christopher Marcinkowski, 39, of 312 Franklin Ave., ...