More than 50 area developers attended an event on Thursday hosted by the Chautauqua County IDA and Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth. The CHQ Developers Forum at SUNY Fredonia provided developers with information about key development sites across the county and also provided tools and resources to help with projects. CCIDA CEO Mark Geise says he was pleased with the turnout... ...read more

A report of an altercation in a vehicle early Saturday afternoon in the Town of North Harmony led to the arrest of a Westfield woman. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies received the call shortly before 1:00 PM and were able to locate the vehicle. After further investigation, they determined that 22-year-old Sydney Switzer allegedly engaged in an act that created a risk of injury to another per...read more

Nine people are dead as the result of a mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania on Friday. In a statement on its website Saturday morning, the City of Erie Government provided some clarification in response to "inaccurate information" circulating about the incident that occurred near 7th Street and Perry Street. City officials say police officers arrived on scene within minutes of receiving a ShotSp...read more

For the first time this high school football season, Dunkirk fans had something to cheer about at home, as the Marauders scored three touchdowns Friday night. However, it wasn't nearly enough for them to overcome a myriad of early miscues. In a game broadcast on WDOE, the Marauders dug themselves an early hole against Class B-2 rival Olean and lost by a 41-18 score at Karl Hoeppner Field. In th...read more

Multiple people were hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in downtown Westfield. First responders were called to the intersection of Main Street and Portage Street shortly after 4:00 PM. According to Westfield Police, a preliminary investigation determined that a vehicle traveling west on Main Street failed to stop for a steady red light, resulting in a collision with a no...read more

Jamestown Police arrested a man Friday afternoon for three violations of the Chautauqua County Animal Abuse Registry. Officers patrolled the city's south side around 4:00 PM and observed 23-year-old Josniel Morales allegedly in possession of three puppies, despite being active on the animal abuse registry. Morales was transported to the Jamestown City Jail and held pending arraignment....read more

Longtime WDOE morning show host Dan Palmer has received numerous accolades throughout his career, and he's in line for another possible award. On Thursday, the Buffalo Broadcasters Association announced that it has nominated Palmer for one of its 2026 Media Awards in the category "Radio Program of the Year." The awards will be presented during the BBA's Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Wednesday...read more

A new poll from Marist University has incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul up by 11 points over her challenger. According to the results of the poll, conducted October 1-4, Hochul leads Republican Bruce Blakeman 53-42%. It also found that Blakeman leads 49-42% among Independents, Hochul has 69% support in New York City, and Blakeman leads with 51% backing of upstate voters. The survey of 1,361 regist...read more

A Hamburg man has admitted to using a rifle to shoot his dog in the head during the summer. Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane says 62-year-old Dennis Rutkowski pleaded guilty Friday morning to one count of attempted aggravated cruelty to animals and one count of 4th-degree criminal possession of a weapon, both Class A misdemeanors. On June 28th, Hamburg Town Police responded to a resid...read more

Mike Ditka, the NFL Hall of Famer who coached the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl victory, has died, his family announced. He was 86. "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka," a family statement said. "While the world knew Mike as a Hall of Fame football player, legendary coach, and leader of the Chicago Bears' ...read more