This site is brought to you by Chautauqua Opportunities Child Care Council
This site is brought to you by Chautauqua Opportunities Child Care Council
Top Story
Dunkirk Families Prepare for New School Year at Back to School Bash
This story contains audio
8/26/2026 7:53:05 AM
Point Gratiot Park was filled with excitement and enthusiasm Tuesday afternoon, as hundreds of families in the Dunkirk City School District got themselves ready for the start of a new school year. WDOE News spoke with Superintendent Brian Swatland at the city's 6th annual Back to School Bash. Swatland says an event like this reflects his vision of a community coming together for the betterment o...read more
Local News
2026 New York State Fair Gets Underway
2026-08-26 08:51
The 2026 New York State Fair is now open for business. Opening ceremonies were held Wednesday morning at the fairgrounds in Syracuse and included Governor Kathy Hochul cutting the ribbon on a new 10,500-square-foot Future Farmers of America (FFA) building, which is part of a $34.7 million investment in agricultural facilities at the fairgrounds. She also highlighted a series of new and returning...read more
Quattrone Gives More Information on Fatal Sheridan Crash
2026-08-26 06:46
Chautauqua County's top cop provided some more information on what may have contributed to a fatal one-vehicle crash in the Town of Sheridan last weekend. Sheriff Jim Quattrone, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Monday, revealed that an initial investigation indicates that speed and possible distracted driving were factors in the crash that claimed the life of 24-year-old Andre Ro...read more
New JCC Students Welcomed in Inaugural Matriculation Ceremony
2026-08-26 06:08
Jamestown Community College welcomed new students to campus this fall with an inaugural matriculation ceremony held during new student orientation. The ceremony brought students, faculty, staff, and college leadership together at JCC's Jamestown and Cattaraugus County campuses to formally welcome the newest members of the college community and celebrate their commitment to academic success. As ...read more
Fredonia Pair Charged After Unsupervised Toddlers Try to Cross Village Street
2026-08-26 02:37
Two Fredonia residents are facing child endangerment charges after an investigation into a report of an unsupervised child in the village. Fredonia Police say they were notified about the child in the area of Eagle Street and Orchard Street at about 10:15 AM on August 10th. Officers responded and found two children, ages 2 and 3, trying to cross the street without adult supervision. 25-year-old ...read more
Ferguson: Creek Remediation Helped Prevent Substantial Flooding Last Weekend
2026-08-26 02:01
Fredonia Mayor Mike Ferguson credits remediation work performed on the shoreline of Canadaway Creek last summer for helping prevent substantial flooding in the village during what he called a "very strange, weird weather weekend." Ferguson gave an update during Monday's Village Board workshop, one day after roughly four inches of rain fell in the area on Sunday. He added that there are still iss...read more
Meta Settles with States in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial
2026-08-26 10:34
A bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general has reached a landmark settlement with Meta that will change how young users interact with Instagram and Facebook. The settlement amounts to $17.1 billion and also requires Meta to take steps to verify the ages of its users and restrict time minors can spend on its platforms to a maximum of two hours per day. Meta will also restrict minors from acce...read more
Inmate Charged with Assaulting Corrections Officer at County Jail
2026-08-26 09:35
A Chautauqua County Jail inmate faces a felony assault charge after he allegedly kicked a corrections officer at the jail, causing injury. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division received a complaint of an incident taking place at the jail on August 17th. After an investigation, 45-year-old Robert Schroder was charged with 2nd-degree assault. He was arraigned at th...read more
County Announces Upcoming Rabies Vaccination Clinics
2026-08-26 09:30
The Chautauqua County Health Department has announced a series of upcoming free rabies vaccination clinics. These clinics are being done in partnership with the Town of Ripley, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Pet Pantry, and Lakeshore Humane Society. The dates and times of the clinics are as follows: Saturday, September 12th: Salvation Army, 83 South Main Street in Jamestown, 10:00 AM-12:00...read more
Blaze Rips Through Part of Vacant House in Jamestown
2026-08-26 07:04
Flames destroyed the upper portions of a vacant house on Jamestown's north side on Tuesday. City Fire Battalion Chief Ben McLaughlin says crews were called to the scene at 629 Prendergast Avenue shortly after 2:00 AM and found flames coming from the attic through the roof of the two-story structure. McLaughlin says firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control quickly, but not before t...read more
Local Cops, Local Crimes Act Takes Effect
2026-08-26 06:59
Local law enforcement agencies in New York are no longer legally allowed to be involved in federal civil immigration enforcement activities. On Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the implementation of the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act, which she signed into law in May as a part of a comprehensive package of immigration measures. It bans 287(g) agreements between local agencies and ICE. Hoch...read more
Local Weather
Dunkirk, NY
--°
Keyword Search
Keyword List

Classic Hits 101.5FM - 1410AM & KIX Country 96.5FM - 100.3FM
4561 Willow Road | Dunkirk, New York 14048
Telephone: (716) 366-1410
Fax: (716) 366-1416
EEO Report  |  Public Inspection Files
WDOE, Dunkirk, NY & WBKX, Fredonia, NY
Copyright © 2026 Chautauqua Today
Classic Hits 1410 WDOE, Dunkirk, NY.
Site Designed by RiverBender.com
-->