The growing number of measles cases across rural areas of New York and neighboring states has led Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a state disaster emergency. On Monday, Hochul issued an executive order that enables the state to respond more swiftly to the outbreak and allows health care professionals to take additional steps that will help get more New Yorkers vaccinated and tested, if needed. ...read more

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a frost advisory from 12:00-9:00 AM Tuesday for an area that includes Chautauqua and southern Erie counties. Forecasters say temperatures in the mid 30s will result in frost formation, with the greatest coverage inland from Lake Erie. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left unprotected.   Areas under a frost advisory are in ...read more

The League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County will hold a candidate forum Wednesday evening at the Fredonia Opera House, beginning at 7:00 PM. The forum will feature three candidates running for the Chautauqua County Legislature -- incumbent Republican Bob Scudder and Democratic challenger Mike Lee, who are running for District 3; plus Republican Colby Garza, the GOP challenger for District 1....read more

A weekend fire extensively damaged a small sawmill on a property between Panama and Ashville. Chautauqua County dispatchers says Panama Fire responded to 6108 Route 474 shortly after 6:00 PM Saturday and found flames coming from the building. Firefighters from Ashville, Sherman, Clymer and Bear Lake were also at the scene, along with Chautauqua County EMS. No injuries were reported, and the caus...read more

Three people are facing charges stemming from two separate investigations into narcotics activity in the City of Dunkirk. The first two arrests occurred last Tuesday as the result of a probe into firearms and narcotics activity at 935 Swan Street. Narcotics investigators from the Dunkirk Police Department, Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and Jamestown Police Department executed a search warran...read more

Congressman Nick Langworthy's standing with voters in New York's 23rd District has declined over the past two years, according to the results of a new poll. The survey, conducted by Public Policy Polling, finds that 43% of voters in the district approve of Langworthy's job performance, which is down from 66% in 2024. The poll also found that President Donald Trump's net approval rating is -4% wi...read more

A Dunkirk woman is facing a number of charges following a vehicle pursuit over the weekend. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies say the pursuit began at about 3:00 AM Sunday when 52-year-old Susan Lilly, who had an active arrest warrant, failed to comply with an attempted traffic stop by the Dunkirk Police Department. That prompted the pursuit, which moved through multiple jurisdictions and inv...read more

A business in the Village of Cassadaga that has been known for its ice cream is now also selling pizza year-round. CHQ Chamber recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the expansion of King Kone, located at the Witco building at 86 North Main Street. Witco President and CEO A.J. Witkowski says the business began to sell pizza this year, and as of the beginning of this month, will have it avai...read more

A recent Jamestown High School graduate has received special recognition from the New York State School Boards Association. Bryce Stone, who graduated from JHS in June, was recognized with NYSSBA's "Tomorrow's Leaders Today Award," which honors students who independently use their time, talents, and determination to address a need, solve a problem, or make a meaningful difference in their s...read more

Last season, the New England Patriots traveled to Western New York and handed the Buffalo Bills their first loss by three points. On Sunday, history repeated itself at the new Highmark Stadium; the Bills squandered an opportunity to distance themselves from the Patriots in the AFC East race and fell by a 29-26 score. A wild sequence at the end of the first half allowed the Bills (3-1) to take a...read more