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Wendel Seeks More Information on Advanced Nuclear Energy Following Forum

7/6/2026 12:42:18 PM

One of the local officials involved in last week's forum on advanced nuclear energy wants to know how the City of Dunkirk can "get to the front of the line." Those are the feelings of Chautauqua County Executive P.J. Wendel following the "Nuclear 101" forum held at SUNY Fredonia about the idea of retrofitting the former NRG plant in the city to general power through nuclear energy. Wendel noted ...read more

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Man Charged in Theft of E-Bike, Forcible Touching of Female Police Officer

2026-07-06 10:47

A man is facing charges from the Jamestown Police Department after he allegedly stole an e-bike, then inappropriately touched a female police officer while he was being processed at the Jamestown City Jail. Officers responded to a larceny complaint at an address on the city's south side shortly after 3:45 PM Sunday and determined that 34-year-old Tony Mosley allegedly committed the theft. He was...read more

Kennedy Woman Faces Menacing Charge After Displaying Knife

2026-07-06 10:10

A Kennedy woman was taken into custody after she allegedly displayed a knife towards someone on Sunday. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies say 34-year-old Ashley Harrison committed that act at about 2:30 PM, placing the person in fear of physical injury. Harrison was arrested on a charge of 2nd-degree menacing and was committed to the Chautauqua County Jail for centralized arraignment....read more

Slow-Moving Showers May Cause Flash Flooding Across Southern Tier

2026-07-06 06:57

The Southern Tier could see localized flash flooding in some locations on Monday. According to the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center, the area is under a marginal risk of excessive rainfall. The National Weather Service's Buffalo office says scattered showers during the morning will become more numerous from late morning through the afternoon, and some of the showers may be he...read more

Week 2 at Chautauqua Institution to Spotlight Evolving News Industry

2026-07-05 09:34

The ever-changing news industry will be the focus of Chautauqua Institution's second week of lectures this season. The Week 2 theme of "Breaking the News: Charting a New Media Landscape" will bring together journalists, media entrepreneurs and analysts to explore the future of news. Chautauqua spokesperson Jill McCormick says the week gets underway Monday with Emmy Award-winning technology journ...read more

Dunkirk School District Honors Leaders in Evidence-Based Instruction

2026-07-05 08:12

More than three dozen educators with Dunkirk City Schools were recently recognized for work they have invested outside of school in an effort to improve teaching in the district. During last month's Board of Education meeting, Executive Director of Academic Programs and Data Rebecca Leone presented certificates to the educators and leaders in evidence-based instruction. 10 instructional le...read more

Arrick Davis Receives Inaugural JPS Pillar of the Year Award

2026-07-05 05:48

Jamestown Public Schools has honored a longtime employee and coach with its inaugural Pillar of the Year Award, recognizing Jamestown High School Home/School Coordinator Arrick Davis for his commitment to students, families, and the broader school community. Davis, who works at Jamestown High School's Fashano Technical Academy, was selected as the first-ever recipient of the award from a gr...read more

Tree Falls on Traveling Vehicle in Town of Chautauqua

2026-07-05 05:06

A vehicle that was traveling in the Town of Chautauqua late Sunday morning sustained significant damage after a tree fell on it. The North Lake Fire Department responded to the scene on Stockton-Hartfield Road shortly after 11:00 AM. In a Facebook post, the department stated that it was unlucky that the vehicle got hit. However, first responders say no one was seriously hurt. Photos by ...read more

NCCF Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Annual Meeting

2026-07-05 01:16

Last Monday marked a milestone for a nonprofit organization serving northern Chautauqua County. Donors, volunteers, nonprofit partners and community leaders gathered at SUNY Fredonia's Science Center for the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation's 40th Annual Meeting. The theme for this year's meeting was "Placing Pieces with Purpose." NCCF President Rachel Foley explained that "every success...read more

Fireworks Light Up Local Skies on USA's 250th Anniversary

2026-07-05 10:19

From Dunkirk to Busti, fireworks lit up the sky across Chautauqua County Saturday evening as residents celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Several residents have shared photos and videos of the fireworks shows across the county posted on the WDOE and Kix Country Facebook pages. We have posted some of those images on this page. Thank you for sharing...read more

Two-Boat Collision on Chautauqua Lake Injures Three

2026-07-05 08:41

Three people were injured in a collision between two boats on Chautauqua Lake late Saturday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of Prendergast Point in the Town of Chautauqua shortly before 11:15 PM. The Sheriff's Office says three people were on one boat, while five were on the other boat. The victims who were injured were transported to UPMC Chautauqua in Jamest...read more

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