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UWCHQ Prepares for Campaign, Announces Co-Chairs
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8/13/2026 11:26:40 AM
The United Way of Chautauqua County is gearing up for its 2026 fundraising campaign. It's scheduled to kick off on Wednesday, September 16th. The organization provided a taste of this year's campaign during its Annual Meeting at Moon Brook Country Club. Community Impact Manager Eric Rinaldo, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Tuesday, says part of that was the debut of its campaign...read more
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Sinclairville Pair Charged with Child Endangerment
2026-08-13 12:44
An eviction warrant executed Thursday morning a residence in the Town of Gerry has led to charges against two Sinclairville residents. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office Civil Division executed the warrant at 3109 Old Chautauqua Road at about 9:00 AM and discovered conditions leading to allegations against 33-year-old Tiffiny Borkowski and 41-year-old Stephen Traver. The two are accused of a...read more
State's AG Sues Ellery-Based Nonprofit, Alleges It Defrauded Donors
2026-08-13 07:49
A nonprofit organization based in Chautauqua County that's purported to help disabled veterans is being sued by New York State. Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday that she is seeking a court order to dissolve Healing for Heroes -- A Disabled Veteran's Retreat and Wooded Oasis, Inc. following an investigation by her office. Healing for Heroes, located in the Town of Ellery, billed...read more
Hochul Announces New Legal Services Funding for Unaccompanied Immigrant Children
2026-08-13 07:11
In response to new action from the Trump Administration not to renew federal contracts with nearly 100 legal services providers that represent unaccompanied minors through their immigration process, Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday that she is authorizing an immediate infusion of $7.25 million to cover the legal services for roughly 1,400 unaccompanied minors in the state. During a p...read more
Crews Battle Overnight Blaze in Town of Ellicott
2026-08-13 06:39
Several fire departments battled a house fire in the Town of Ellicott early Thursday. Chautauqua County dispatchers say crews from Fluvanna, Ellery Center, Bemus Point, Gerry, Sinclairville, Falconer and Lakewood were called to 3521 Fluvanna Avenue Extension shortly after midnight and were on scene for approximately three hours. The Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team was also called to lo...read more
Falconer Man Charged Following Domestic Dispute
2026-08-13 02:25
A Falconer man is facing charges stemming from a domestic dispute. Ellicott Town Police say 58-year-old Joseph Ferino was arrested on August 3rd on allegations that he fought with the victim and damaged the victim's property. Ferino was taken to the Chautauqua County Jail for centralized arraignment on a charge of endangering the welfare of a child and a felony count of 3rd-degree criminal misch...read more
33rd Annual Cruise-In Takes Over Downtown Jamestown on Friday
2026-08-13 01:01
The streets of downtown Jamestown will once again come alive with the sights and sounds of classic automobiles on Friday. That's the day of the 33rd Annual Jamestown Cruise-In, which will be held from 5:00-9:00 PM. Hosted by My Chautauqua and Wicked Warren's, Cruise-In has become one of the region's premier automotive events, attracting hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars, trucks, an...read more
Local United Way Reflects on Past Year's Impact, Elects Board Members
2026-08-13 12:21
The impact made by the United Way of Chautauqua County was discussed and on display in print during the organization's recent Annual Meeting. Donors, board members, community partners and volunteers gathered at Moon Brook Country Club in the Town of Ellicott to review the organization's 2025-2026 Annual Report. The United Way's newest member, Director of Growth and Engagement Leslie Wille, says ...read more
Lake Shore Drive Paving Project Scheduled to Begin Thursday
2026-08-12 05:11
A $1 million paving project for Lake Shore Drive in the City of Dunkirk will get underway on Thursday. According to the Dunkirk Police Department, milling will take place on that road on Thursday and Friday and will continue on Monday, August 17th and Tuesday, August 18th. Paving will then start the following day. The project, which is being undertaken by the New York State Department of Transpo...read more
Dunkirk City Schools Working to Fill Staffing Numbers
2026-08-12 03:32
The Dunkirk City School District is working on filling its staff before students return to the classroom in September. Superintendent Brian Swatland, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Wednesday, says the district currently has 10 open teaching positions and will be conducting interviews to fill those spots within the next two weeks. He adds that there are other candidates lined up...read more
18-Year-Old Arrested for Stealing, Crashing Truck in Town of Busti
2026-08-12 02:24
An 18-year-old Jamestown resident was arrested after allegedly stealing a truck and crashing it into a ditch in the Town of Busti Tuesday morning. Lakewood-Busti Police were called to the scene on Busti-Sugar Grove Road just before 6:30 AM and found the truck. Officers say the unidentified individual appeared to be drunk, and they also determined that the person allegedly stole the vehicle from ...read more
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