New York’s uninspiring contest for governor remains stuck in neutral. As Albany Democrats blunder with a state budget that is now four weeks late and counting, both incumbent Kathy Hochul and challenger Bruce Blakeman are giving voters little reason for optimism. Hot-button topics for ...
The lawyer for the motel targeted for shutdown by Fredonia Mayor Michael Ferguson has offered a lengthy response. Richard Morrisroe, counsel for Dunkirk Hospitality, LLC, owner and operator of the former Econo Lodge motel on Bennett Road (Route 60), called on the village of Fredonia to ...
A 71-year-old Kennedy man is facing child pornography charges. In October, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation into the possession and promotion of child pornography in the town of Poland. Through a lengthy investigation, investigators identified Steven K. ...
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Harry L. Clayton II, 63, of North Benton, Ohio, was charged April 24 with driving while intoxicated, DWI per se, and backing unsafely. According to officials, at about 8:08 p.m., deputies responded to a business in the town of Ripley for a report of ...
Photos by Dan Kohler A structure fire at 2682 Whitaker Road in Sheridan, which began around 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, rekindled on Thursday morning. Crews from East Dunkirk, Sheridan, Emergency Services, Sunset Bay, Forestville and Silver Creek responded to the blaze that destroyed a home. Around ...
Editor’s note: This piece by Ethan Lohnes won first place in the Health and Science Journalism Workshop for high school students. It has parts for both print and social media. Contextual Statement The target audience for this article are all teenagers, especially those who regularly drink ...