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U.S. Senate Plans to Take Action on Farm Bill After Summer Recess
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8/23/2026 1:53:56 AM
One of the main pieces of legislation the U.S. Senate will take up once members return to Washington next month is a new five-year Farm Bill. That from Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer during his recent visit to the Town of Portland to push for relief funding for New York State's Concord grape growers. The New York Democrat says he's been in touch with Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman...read more
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Cattaraugus County Man Dies in Early Morning Rollover Crash
2026-08-23 02:12
A one-vehicle rollover crash took the life of a Cattaraugus County man early Sunday morning. State Police in Machias responded to the incident in the Town of Freedom at about 5:30 AM. Troopers say an investigation determined that a vehicle traveling on Route 98 towards Galen Hill Road left the roadway, rolled once and came to rest against a tree. The driver, 36-year-old Phillip Schramm of Freedo...read more
Jamestown Man Charged in Attempted Theft of Radiator from Vehicle
2026-08-23 01:32
A Jamestown man was taken into custody Sunday morning after he allegedly caused substantial damage to a parked tractor-trailer while trying to steal its radiator. Jamestown Police were called to a report of a criminal mischief in progress at a business on the city's east side at about 7:30 AM and found 30-year-old Zachary Graves fleeing the area on foot on the railroad tracks. Following an inves...read more
Dangerous Swimming Conditions Expected Along Lake Erie Beaches Through Early Tuesday
2026-08-23 12:28
Residents are being advised to stay out of the water along the beaches of Chautauqua and Erie counties for the next couple of days. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a beach hazards statement for the area until 2:00 AM Tuesday. Forecasters say strong currents are dangerous swimming conditions are expected....read more
Ethan Thompson Becomes JHS Marching Band Director
2026-08-23 11:24
A New Jersey native who graduated from SUNY Fredonia is now in charge of Jamestown High School's marching band. Ethan Thompson says he is excited to have the opportunity to build upon the school's proud tradition and create new opportunities for students. Thompson says, "Throughout my journey, marching band has always been one of my greatest passions because it brings together music, movement, ...read more
County Historical Society, Patterson Library Announce Fall Fireside Lecture Series Schedule
2026-08-23 10:23
The Chautauqua County Historical Society (CCHS) and the Patterson Library have announced the schedule for the second half of their 2026 Fireside Lecture Series, a free public program that highlights the rich history of Chautauqua County and Western New York. Launched earlier this year, the Fireside Lecture Series was developed through a partnership between the two organizations to provide engagi...read more
UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning Extended Until 12:30 PM
2026-08-23 07:17
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a flash flood warning for a portion of Chautauqua County until 12:30 PM. At 7:03 AM, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin s...read more
Silver Creek Man Dies Following Crash on Route 20
2026-08-22 07:06
A Silver Creek man died from injuries resulting from a one-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon in the Town of Sheridan. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies located a vehicle on Route 20 shortly after 2:45 PM and determined that the driver, 24-year-old Andre Rosario, was traveling westbound and reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to leave the roadway. Rosario was transported from the...read more
Bills Rout Browns for Second Preseason Victory
2026-08-22 06:51
The backups for the Buffalo Bills shined for the second straight preseason game, leading the way to another victory. On Saturday, the Bills did not have much trouble against the Cleveland Browns, cruising to a 31-7 victory at Cleveland's Huntington Bank Field. After a roughly hour-long weather delay, both teams scored touchdowns on their opening drives. The score remained 7-7 until late in the ...read more
DiNapoli: Growing Number of Local Governments Reported Plans to Override Tax Cap
2026-08-22 05:31
A new report from the New York State Comptroller's Office shows that more local governments have reported that they plan to override the state's property tax cap in recent years. Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli adds that more school districts, which require a ballot proposition and at least 60% voter approval to override the tax cap, have also reported plans to override the cap. DiNapoli says pandem...read more
Tractor-Trailer Strikes Overpass on Willow Road
2026-08-22 04:33
There have been several reports of vehicles striking overpasses in the Dunkirk area this season with a section of Route 5 closed to traffic. The latest incident occurred late Friday night on Willow Road. In a Facebook post, the West Dunkirk Fire Department stated that its crews were returning from an EMS call shortly after 11:00 PM, when they saw a tractor-trailer that struck the railroad bridge...read more
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