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Dunkirk Police Offer Safety Tips for Celebrating Independence Day
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7/3/2025 11:46:24 AM
With the first holiday of the summer season approaching, the Dunkirk Police Department is reminding residents to keep some safety tips in mind when it comes to celebrating our nation's birthday. Police Chief Chris Witkowski says those who head out to the waterfront for the July 4th celebration should park in the city parking lots away from Lake Shore Drive in order to help alleviate traffic. He ...read more
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P-TECH Students Participate in Project for Range Ranch
2025-07-03 07:48
The WNY P-TECH Academy recently helped put some names to the faces of animals helping veterans and first responders overcome trauma and deal with stress. In the spring, students made a dozen wooden nameplates that were recently installed at Range Ranch. The sprawling site just up the road from the BOCES LoGuidice Center is home to the National Equine Institute of Growth Through Healing (NEIGH), ...read more
County Honors Longtime CCIDA Chief Financial Officer
2025-07-03 05:32
The recently retired Chief Financial Officer of the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency was commended by the county for his impact on local economic development. During the County Legislature's monthly meeting in June, Richard Dixon received a letter of commendation for his 19 years of service with the CCIDA. Legislature Chairman Pierre Chagnon said Dixon has been instrumental in del...read more
House Votes to Pass Trump's Spending Bill
2025-07-03 02:55
After days of Republican drama, the House on Thursday passed President Donald Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill in a 218-214 vote. The final vote came after an overnight scramble by Speaker Mike Johnson to secure the necessary GOP votes to proceed, and then a record-breaking speech from House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries that lasted for eight hours and 44 minutes. No ch...read more
Jamestown City Council Approves CDBG and HOME Program Action Plan
2025-07-03 02:17
City lawmakers in Jamestown have okayed the city's 2025 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Program Action Plan. This week, the City Council approved the proposal, which had no changes following an earlier public hearing on the $1.41 million in funding. That funding was expected to take a hit this year due to federal cuts; however,  the cut wasn't as big as expected. City Development...read more
Lengthy Probe into Child Porn Leads to Arrest of Stockton Man
2025-07-03 11:10
A lengthy investigation into the promotion and possession of Internet-based child pornography in the Town of Gerry has led to the arrest of a Stockton man. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division began the probe on an unspecified date in 2024 and identified 46-year-old Timothy Napoleon, Sr. as the person allegedly responsible for those crimes. The Sheriff's Office ...read more
Driver Injured in Findley Lake Rollover Crash
2025-07-03 10:58
One person was treated for non-life threatening injuries after a rollover crash Thursday morning in Findley Lake. According to the Findley Lake Fire Department, crews responded to the incident in the parking lot of the Dollar General on Route 426 shortly before 8:00 AM. In a Facebook post, the department said the driver was evaluated on scene by EMS and transported for treatment. The Chautauqua ...read more
Dunkirk Man Charged in City Assault
2025-07-03 09:32
A Dunkirk man is being held on charges stemming from an investigation into a recent assault in the city. Dunkirk Police say they took a complaint shortly before midnight on June 23rd that the victim was allegedly struck in the head with an object and suffered substantial injuries in the area of East 2nd Street and Columbus Avenue. Police say an investigation identified 41-year-old Jesus Ramos, J...read more
AAA Projects Record-Breaking July 4th Travel Period
2025-07-03 07:47
AAA is expecting a "banner" year when it comes to travel during the July 4th holiday period, which began last Saturday, June 28th and continues through Sunday, July 6th. A total of 72.2 million people nationwide are expected to travel at least 50 miles away from home during that time. Elizabeth Carey, a spokesperson for AAA of Western and Central New York, says despite factors like inflation and...read more
Stockton Man Dies After Motorcycle Crash in Kiantone
2025-07-03 06:16
A Stockton man died following a motorcycle crash in the Town of Kiantone Wednesday evening. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies were joined by State Police, Kiantone Fire and Chautauqua County Emergency Services in responding to the area of Route 62 and Route 60 shortly after 6:15 PM. The Sheriff's Office says an investigation determined that 49-year-old Thad Keefer was traveling west on Route ...read more
List of July 4th Celebrations in Chautauqua County
2025-07-02 08:54
With Independence Day approaching, there are several locations in Chautauqua County that will hold celebrations marking the United States' 249th birthday. They include: BEMUS POINTFriday: fireworks show at 10:00 PM from barges in Bemus Bay; display will be visible from the Village Park, Lakeside Drive, and all around the village CASSADAGAFriday: flares and boats around Cassadaga Lakes will lig...read more
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