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
Gillibrand Outlines Her Top Priorities for New Congress
This story contains audio
11/10/2026 11:37:39 AM
With both chambers of Congress set to become controlled by Democrats in January, New York's junior U.S. senator has outlined a list of six of her top priorities when the new Congress convenes. On Tuesday, Kirsten Gillibrand held a video conference call with statewide media outlets, including WDOE News, one week after the "blue tsunami" on Election Day. Gillibrand says she is "laser-focused" on l...read more
Local News
House Tables Hegseth Impeachment Resolution
2026-11-11 06:46
The House of Representatives voted Tuesday to refer GOP Representative Thomas Massie's resolution to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to the House Judiciary Committee by a 211-204 vote, effectively killing the measure for the remainder of the Republican-controlled 119th Congress. Massie was the only Republican to vote against tabling the measure, along with all House Democrats. In...read more
What's Closed on Veterans Day
2026-11-11 06:42
Today is Veterans Day, which is celebrated annually to honor all military veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. The federal holiday dates back to 1918, when an armistice between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect, marking the official end of World War I. November 11th, which was originally recognized as Armistice Day, became a federal holiday in 1938 and officially became known as Vete...read more
Jamestown Pair Charged After Three Children Found Living in Deplorable Conditions
2026-11-11 05:44
A well-being check of three children at a residence on Jamestown's south side led to the arrest of two city women Tuesday evening. Jamestown Police say they were called to the scene at about 7:15 PM while working a domestic violence STRIVE detail. Officers say 31-year-old Mary Elizabeth Gillen and 65-year-old Pamela Gillen were taken into custody after determining that the three children in...read more
Man Arrested for Criminal Contempt, Harassment in Silver Creek Altercation
2026-11-10 04:12
Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies took a Silver Creek man into custody after investigating an altercation in the village Tuesday afternoon. Deputies were called to the scene shortly after 1:45 PM and found that 66-year-old Alan McEwen allegedly violated an active order of protection by verbally threatening to harm another person. McEwen was transported to the Chautauqua County Jail for centra...read more
State Holding Free Fishing Day on Veterans Day
2026-11-10 03:58
New York will honor veterans on Wednesday with the state's seventh and final Free Fishing Day of the year. During these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on New York's waters, offering the perfect opportunity for beginners to try out the sport for the first time or for skilled anglers to bring along friends and family to experience New York's fisheries.&...read more
House Republicans Elect Jim Jordan as Minority Leader for Next Congress
2026-11-10 02:53
House Republicans on Tuesday elected Jim Jordan as minority leader for the next Congress, beating House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, according to multiple sources. Jordan got 106 votes to Scalise's 73 votes, the sources said. ABC News will have an update on this story at a later time....read more
Falconer Man Charged in Domestic Dispute, Criminal Mischief
2026-11-10 02:49
A Falconer man faces several charges stemming from a pair of incidents. Ellicott Town Police say 31-year-old Nicholas Zentz was arrested on October 29th and charged with two counts of 3rd-degree criminal mischief, plus one count each of 2nd-degree harassment and 2nd-degree unlawful imprisonment. Ellicott Town Police say Zentz threw an item at a victim during a domestic dispute, causing damage to...read more
SCFCU Cuts Ribbon on New Jamestown Branch
2026-11-10 01:45
The ribbon has been cut on the sixth and newest branch of the Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union (SCFCU). A ceremony was held Tuesday morning at the new location at 811 North Main Street in the former Rite-Aid building in Jamestown. CEO John Felton, said they're pleased to be open after several renovations were done to the building. Felton says the original operation was out of his pa...read more
Dunkirk DPW Will Begin Collecting Leaves on November 16th
2026-11-10 01:13
The Dunkirk DPW has announced that it will begin a citywide sweep of bagged, barreled and loose leaves on Monday, November 16th. The sweep will begin in District A. Districts B, C and D will follow at a weather-permitting pace. The DPW is asking residents that when they place leaves at the curb, they should keep them clear of receivers and utility poles and out of the street. Brush/branches...read more
NCCF Reaches $10 Million Campaign Goal
2026-11-10 12:15
After nearly five years, a local nonprofit organization's campaign to build community funds for the northern Chautauqua region has hit its fundraising goal. Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Executive Director Diane Hannum, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Tuesday, says the foundation has reached the $10 million goal it announced when it publicly launched the "Today. Tomor...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
-->