Dunkirk Professional Firefighters Local 616 has presented a graduate of Dunkirk High School a $1,000 scholarship. On Saturday, the local union announced Giada Kirell as the recipient of its annual Daniel F. Anson Memorial Scholarship. The announcement was made on the 47th anniversary of the line-of-duty death of the scholarship's namesake. The Anson Scholarship is awarded annually to a Dunkirk H...read more

New York's Kirsten Gillibrand recently led a group of eight senators in introducing a bill that would expand federal paid leave for federal employees to include 12 weeks of family and paid medical leave. Gillibrand, along with six other Democrats and Independent Bernie Sanders, are co-sponsoring the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act. Currently, under the Family and Med...read more

The seventh week of Chautauqua Institution's season will examine how shifting geopolitical dynamics are reshaping the United States' role in the world and influencing global stability. Chautauqua spokesperson Jill McCormick says the week, which is themed "Global Power and Our Evolving International Order," will bring together journalists, diplomats, and global thinkers to explore how changing in...read more

The I-86 bridge over Chautauqua Lake will be closed for several hours throughout the upcoming week as part of an ongoing rehabilitation project. According to the New York State Department of Transportation, the bridge will be closed in both directions from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM beginning Monday evening until Friday morning. It will also be closed from 10:00 PM Friday until 7:00 AM Saturday. Mo...read more

Flames destroyed a vacant trailer in the Town of Arkwright on Sunday. Firefighters from several area departments were called to the fully involved fire at 2795 Ball Road shortly after 1:45 PM. Crews from Cassadaga, Forestville, Fredonia, Stockton, Bay Creek, Sinclairville and Stockton responded, as well as the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and County Emergency Services. Forestville firefigh...read more

Two Jamestown residents are facing animal cruelty and child endangerment charges following a domestic incident at a residence on the city's west side. Jamestown Police responded to the scene at about 3:30 PM Friday to assist the city's Department of Development and discovered a three-year-old child living in deplorable and hazardous conditions. Officers also found three dogs that appeared malnou...read more

Together We Can CHQ invites residents, businesses, organizations, schools and community leaders throughout Chautauqua County to participate in Chautauqua County Overdose Awareness Week, taking place August 24-31. This countywide initiative promotes hope, healing, remembrance, recovery, education, and community connection while encouraging meaningful conversations about substance use and mental h...read more

The Fredonia American Legion Post 59 Women's Auxiliary recently hosted a reception in recognition of three applicants for its Department of Education Scholarship and its 2026 Girls State participant. The event included Auxiliary members, the students, and their parents. Katherine Fortna, who graduated from Fredonia High School in June, received the 2026 Auxiliary Department of Education Scholarsh...read more

A Jamestown man who was part of a conspiracy involving the distribution of large quantities of narcotics has been sentenced to time served. On Thursday, U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the sentence for 33-year-old Jun Martinez, which comes after he pleaded guilty in January 2022 to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute 100 grams or more of acetyl fentanyl, ...read more

Farmers and producers in New York who are looking to recoup losses due to federal tariff policy have until Tuesday to apply for money from a $30 million state program. Governor Kathy Hochul recently made an announcement reminding about the deadline for the Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program, which was part of her 2026 State of the State Address. The program is designed to help offse...read more