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City of Dunkirk, Brooks-TLC to Talk Repurposing Plans for Current Hospital
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8/16/2026 11:00:25 AM
The signing of a steel beam by dozens of officials marked a milestone in the construction of the new Northern Chautauqua Hospital in Fredonia. Meanwhile, there is still uncertainty on how Brooks-TLC's current facility on Central Avenue in Dunkirk will be used once the new hospital becomes fully operational. City Planning and Development Director Vince DeJoy says he and Mayor Kate Wdowiasz will m...read more
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Jamestown's Sales Tax Revenues in 2nd Quarter Exceeded Projections
2026-08-16 02:22
A pair of really good months for sales tax revenues during the 2nd quarter of this year in the City of Jamestown helped put that total well over budget. However, Mayor Kim Ecklund says was hoping for a bigger amount to help offset a sluggish 1st quarter. Ecklund recently told the City Council that the amount brought in exceeded projections by nearly $130,000, thanks to increased revenues in Apri...read more
State Liquor Authority Conducts Underage Compliance Checks at Two Local Establishments
2026-08-16 01:42
Two businesses in the Dunkirk-Fredonia area were part of recent underage drinking compliance checks conducted in Chautauqua and Erie counties. Investigators with the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA), working with an underage agent, visited five licensed premises in the area as part of ongoing efforts to monitor compliance with state alcohol laws. Among those were O'Malia's Liquor Store...read more
Hanover Man Charged with Aggravated DWI, Leaving Scene of Crash
2026-08-16 09:32
A Hanover man was arrested and charged with DWI, along with other traffic violations. Officers with the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on Routes 5 and 20 in the Town of Hanover on Saturday around 2:41 PM. The operator was identified as 42-year-old Justin Legere. Further investigation found that Legere was allegedly driving while intoxicated. Legere was take...read more
Jamestown Police Arrest Woman for Assaulting Police Officer
2026-08-16 09:25
Jamestown Police arrested a Pennsylvania woman after she allegedly attempted to damage the windows of a downtown business and assaulted a police officer. Jamestown Police responded to the scene for a report of an unwanted woman on Sunday around 2:34 AM. Officers found that the woman, 33-year-old Eve Yea, was allegedly attempting to hit windows of the business with a large rock. When officers att...read more
Dunkirk Man Charged with Possessing Loaded Pistol and Cocaine
2026-08-15 11:27
A Dunkirk man is facing drug and weapon charges as the result of a traffic stop in the city Saturday evening. Dunkirk Police pulled over a vehicle driven by 25-year-old Christopher Rosado at about 6:30 PM. Officers say Rosado had a valid arrest warrant, and as he was being taken into custody, they recovered a loaded pistol. They add that a search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 3.8 grams o...read more
Pierre Chagnon to Receive CRCF's John D. Hamilton Community Service Award
2026-08-15 11:07
The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation has announced Pierre Chagnon as this year's recipient of the John D. Hamilton Community Service Award. Presented annually since 1994, the John D. Hamilton Community Service Award recognizes an individual whose dedication, leadership, and service have strengthened community spirit and enhanced the quality of life throughout the Chautauqua region. The awa...read more
Bills Cruise Over Panthers in Preseason Opener
2026-08-15 05:55
Saturday marked the first time the Buffalo Bills and their fans got a taste of a game day experience at the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. The fans had plenty to cheer about, as the Bills defeated the Carolina Panthers 29-14 to begin their preseason. Buffalo was in control from start to finish, with the starters and backups impressing on both sides of the ball. Josh Allen led two scoring...read more
Jamestown Police Arrest Parole Absconder After Foot Pursuit
2026-08-15 04:44
Jamestown Police this week arrested a Cattaraugus County man who had an active parole absconder warrant. Officers were patrolling a neighborhood on the city's north side at about 2:00 AM Tuesday, when they saw a suspicious person trespassing. The male, who was later identified as 30-year-old Tyler Evans, allegedly provided a false name and then fled on foot. After a brief foot chase, Evans was a...read more
Westfield School District Awarded Distance Learning, Cybersecurity Grants
2026-08-15 03:16
The Westfield Academy and Central School District announced this week that it will receive a pair of grants. One of them is a $142,238.09 award through the USDA Rural Utilities Service Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program, which will support a complete revamp of the district's Distance Learning Room and Large Group Instruction Room. The district says that funding will bring in state-...read more
JPS Names Katie Russo Executive Director of Information and Student Services
2026-08-15 12:43
The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education has approved the appointment of Katie Russo to serve as the district's Executive Director of Information and Student Services. Her appointment was effective Wednesday. Russo, the current Principal of Lincoln Elementary School, will succeed Jessie Joy, who is retiring after 33 years of service to the district, including the last 18 years in a cabine...read more
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