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Local Law Enforcement Officials Provide Halloween Safety Tips
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10/29/2026 12:45:02 PM
Halloween is coming up this weekend, and while trick-or-treating can be a fun time for children, there are some tips that parents and children should keep in mind to help make the day more of a treat than a trick. Two local law enforcement officials provided some of those trick-or-treating tips on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program. Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone, who was a guest on Thursday's ...read more
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Trick-or-Treat Hours Across Chautauqua County
2026-10-29 05:33
Several communities across Chautauqua County have set trick-or-treat hours for Saturday, October 31st. They include the following: Bemus Point: 6:00-8:00 PMBrocton: 4:00-7:00 PMCarroll: 6:00-8:00 PMCassadaga: 5:00-7:00 PMCeloron: 6:00-8:00 PMClymer: 5:00-7:00 PMDunkirk: 4:00-7:00 PMEllicott: 5:00-7:00 PMFalconer: 5:00-7:00 PMFredonia: 4:00-7:00 PMFrewsburg: 6:00-8:00 PMJamestown: 5:00-7:00 PMLa...read more
'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' Star Patrick Stewart Dies at Age 86
2026-10-29 04:22
Patrick Stewart, an actor known for his roles in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and the "X-Men" film franchise, has died at the age of 86, his family announced Thursday. Stewart died after a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, according to a statement shared on his social media....read more
Man on Cattaraugus County's Animal Abuse Registry Accused of Possessing Animals
2026-10-29 02:27
A Cattaraugus County man who is on the county's Animal Abuse Registry was arrested after he was allegedly found to be in possession of animals. The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office says the arrest of 65-year-old Gerald Nason, Jr. of Ashford occurred after a search warrant was executed on his property at 5109 Folts Road. The registry bars anyone on the list from possessing or being around anim...read more
Bruce Blakeman Makes Second Campaign Stop in Chautauqua County
2026-10-29 01:24
All campaign roads wound up in Lakewood Wednesday afternoon, including a "Fire Hochul" rally for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman. Elected GOP officials from the area fired up the local base for the appearance by the Nassau County Executive at the Lakewood American Legion, his fourth stop on a tour of the Southern Tier on Wednesday and his second overall rally in Chautauqua...read more
Boil Water Order in Fredonia Could Be Lifted by Saturday
2026-10-29 11:48
The boil water order that's in place for Fredonia water customers could be lifted as early as Saturday. According to an update from the Fredonia Office of Emergency Management late Thursday morning, turbidity levels of treated water in the village's system have improved and stabilized, which will allow for the first set of samples to be collected. The second set of water samples will be collecte...read more
Early Voting Turnout in Chautauqua County Exceeds 7,000
2026-10-29 11:36
After five days of early voting, a total of 7,172 Chautauqua County residents have turned out across the county's four polling sites. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections provided an update on the numbers on its Facebook page. The County Fairgrounds in Dunkirk has seen the most activity of the four sites with 3,269 ballots cast. That's followed by the Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown wi...read more
State Police to Conduct 50th Annual Pumpkin Patrol
2026-10-29 09:52
New York State Police will be coordinating their 50th annual Pumpkin Patrol on Friday and Saturday along New York State Thruway bridges and overpasses to deter dangerous Halloween pranks and keep motorists safe. The long-standing initiative is a collaboration between State Police Troop T and volunteers from several amateur radio organizations, including the Chautauqua County Radio Amat...read more
Hochul's Lead Over Blakeman Widens in New Siena Poll
2026-10-29 08:00
With less than a week to go before Election Day, the gap between incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman has apparently widened in the race for the Governor's mansion. According to the results of the latest Siena University poll released on Wednesday, Hochul has a 54-40% lead over the Nassau County Executive. The 14-point advantage is five points greater compared...read more
County Legislators Narrowly Pass Amended 2027 Budget
2026-10-29 06:54
Chautauqua County lawmakers have narrowly approved a 2027 budget that includes a tax levy increase, but also a tax rate reduction. After some discussion about concerns over costs going forward, the legislature Wednesday evening approved the $330 million spending plan by a 10-9 vote. Westfield Republican Fred Johnson said he's concerned because spending in the past year's budget was $2 million mo...read more
State's Legal Cannabis Market Surpasses $4 Billion
2026-10-28 04:58
New York's regulated adult-use cannabis market has exceeded the $4 billion mark in retail sales. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that it marks a major economic milestone for the state's cannabis industry since adult-use sales began in December 2022. The market has surpassed $4.1 billion, which Hochul says reflects the growing number of New Yorkers who choose to buy cannabis through the l...read more
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