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Rural Minds Founder Monitoring Developments Surrounding Farm Bill
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11/10/2026 6:52:23 AM
The head of a national nonprofit organization based in Chautauqua County has been keeping tabs on developments surrounding the advancement of the Farm Bill. The measure, which has been stalled in Washington for the past three years, has cleared the Senate Agriculture Committee, but is yet to be taken up by the full Senate. Jeff Winton, founder and chair of Rural Minds, says there are two provisi...read more
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Jamestown Man Armed with Machete Accused of Menacing Victim
2026-11-10 08:50
A menacing complaint led to the arrest of a Jamestown man Monday evening. Jamestown Police responded to an address on the city's west side at about 7:00 PM and discovered that 63-year-old Daryl Watts had allegedly threatened the victim with a machete and also damaged consumable goods belonging to the victim. Watts was taken into custody and transported to the Jamestown City Jail without incident...read more
Army Corps Completes $13 Million Dunkirk Harbor Breakwater Rehab Project
2026-11-10 08:43
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced the completion of a $13 million rehabilitation project on the outer breakwater at Dunkirk Harbor. According to the USACE Buffalo District, the rehabilitation finished on October 19th, strengthening critical infrastructure that protects the harbor and the surrounding community from Lake Erie's powerful waves and ice. The federally funded project...read more
Bills' Ground Game, Defense Wear Down Vikings in Monday Night Win
2026-11-10 06:18
A Monday night matchup that pitted the NFL's best scoring offense against the league's best scoring defense was a slugfest, as both teams struggled to get their offenses in gear. However, it was the Buffalo Bills who got their offense moving in the second half, and they wore down the vaunted defense of the Minnesota Vikings en route to a 23-6 win at U.S. Bank Stadium. Playing without two of the...read more
Fredonia High School Tri-M Music Honor Society Inducts New Members
2026-11-09 08:33
The Fredonia High School chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society recently inducted 30 new student members during a formal ceremony held before its annual Pops Concert. Tri-M is the only music honor society for junior/middle school and high school students in the United States. It recognizes students who have gone above and beyond both academically and musically while providing students wit...read more
Kiantone Woman Facing Menacing, Criminal Mischief Charges in Domestic Dispute
2026-11-09 06:56
Lakewood-Busti Police have charged a Kiantone woman after a domestic dispute early Sunday afternoon. Officers were called to the incident at a residence in the Town of Busti at about 12:15 PM. An investigation found that 28-year-old Lacey Johnson had allegedly menaced the victim with a dangerous instrument. As the victim was leaving the area, Johnson also allegedly damaged property belonging to ...read more
CHQ Transit Offering Veterans Free City Bus Rides on Veterans Day
2026-11-09 02:13
Chautauqua County's bus service will be providing free rides to veterans on its city fixed routes on Wednesday, which is Veterans Day. CHQ Transit officials say it's a way to "to honor and thank those who have served our country." County Executive P.J. Wendel says all veterans can ride their routes in the cities of Dunkirk and Jamestown, as well as the villages of Lakewood, Celoron and Falconer,...read more
Two Sites Being Considered for Development of County-Run Homeless Facilities
2026-11-09 11:50
Discussions are underway in an effort to develop facilities that Chautauqua County can use to house the homeless as part of a transitional housing program. That from County Executive P.J. Wendel, who recently provided an update on the situation as a way to move away from depending on local hotels and motels to provide that shelter. Wendel says he and others are talking about a possible site at t...read more
Cocaine, Crack and Fentanyl Seized in Dunkirk Drug Probe
2026-11-09 11:04
A narcotics investigation in Dunkirk ended with the arrest of a city man last week. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says its narcotics investigators saw 49-year-old Germaine Dias walking in the area of 515 Main Street shortly after 2:00 PM Wednesday. Dias was detained at that location due to a search warrant. As a result of the search, investigators seized 28.18 grams of crack cocaine, 5....read more
Portland Man Arrested on Warrant for Rape, Child Endangerment
2026-11-09 10:39
A Portland man has been charged with 3rd-degree rape and endangering the welfare of a child following an investigation into a complaint of a sex offense. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says the complaint of the incident in the Town of Portland was reported in July. According to the Sheriff's Office, a warrant was obtained for 21-year-old Kevin Brown, who was arrested on October 28th. Bro...read more
Ellicott Police Arrest Falconer Man Five Times in Over Two Weeks
2026-11-09 09:34
A Falconer man is facing a slew of charges from various incidents, including three at local businesses. Ellicott Town Police say they arrested 32-year-old William Seignious on five separate occasions over a roughly two-week span. According to police, Seignious was charged in the following incidents: On October 22nd, officers charged Seignious with petit larceny after responding to a shoplifti...read more
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