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Gies Discusses Ongoing Town Hall Tour as Election Day Nears
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9/21/2026 11:00:29 AM
The Democrat challenger in this Fall's election for the 23rd Congressional District is continuing to host in person, town hall meetings leading up to election day. Olean's Aaron Gies says he's now completed about three-dozen of those sessions across the district, and hopes to have hosted 100 by November 3rd. He says he's doing it to draw a contrast with his opponent - incumbent Republican Nick L...read more
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UPDATE: Two Hospitalized Following Car Crash into Apartment Near Lakewood
2026-09-21 11:36
More details have been provided from a vehicle crash that occurred last Friday in which a Sports Utility Vehicle crashed into an apartment building in the Town of Busti. Lakewood-Busti Police say the driver of the SUV reported losing their breaks as they were northbound on Route 474 near the intersection with Route 394 around 1:30 PM. Chief Matthew Bentley says the vehicle crossed...read more
Fuel Prices Continue to Increase as Prices Inch Closer to Record Levels
2026-09-21 11:15
Fuel prices inch closer to record prices as National and State averages continue to rise. According to AAA, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline is now $4.47, up 16 cents from last Monday. The New York State average is $4.48, up 9 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the national and statewide averages were $3.18 and $3.23 respectively. Chautauqua County's average rose six c...read more
Sheriff Jim Quattrone Announces Re-election Campaign for Chautauqua County Sheriff
2026-09-21 11:06
Sheriff Jim Quattrone has officially announced his re-election campaign for Chautauqua County Sheriff, emphasizing his continued commitment to community safety and effective law enforcement. With the slogan “Doing the Right Things for the Right Reasons,” Quattrone aims to build on his record of service and innovation in policing.  Sheriff Quattrone previously prioritized collab...read more
Local Meteorologist Honored by Village of Fredonia
2026-09-20 07:53
The Village of Fredonia has honored a local meteorologist for his work over the last several years in providing the community with "up-to-the-second" weather reports and helping village departments prepare for inclement weather. Mayor Mike Ferguson issued a proclamation to Bryon Rexford during last Monday's Village Board meeting. In the proclamation, he mentioned that Rexford has served as the v...read more
BOCES, Dunkirk City Schools Team Up for Professional Development Series
2026-09-20 06:45
Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES' Comprehensive School Health team conducted a multi-part professional development series with the Dunkirk City School District during the summer break. The workshops engaged a broad range of Dunkirk faculty and staff, including K–12 teachers, paraprofessionals and school counselors, to develop interconnected frameworks for wellbeing. Facilitated by Comp...read more
One Killed After Collision Between Glider Planes in Saratoga County
2026-09-20 03:24
An 80-year-old man died after two glider planes collided in mid-air in upstate New York. According to State Police, debris was located late Friday afternoon in a remote area in Edinburg, located in Saratoga County. Police say the pilot, identified as James Morzillo of Saratoga Springs, was the only person in the aircraft at the time of the collision. An investigation determined that Morzill...read more
Dave Rowley Seeks Election to Cassadaga Board of Trustees
2026-09-20 02:19
A longtime Cassadaga resident who was appointed to the village's Board of Trustees to fill a vacancy early this year is now seeking election in November. Dave Rowley has announced his candidacy for a one-year term on the board and is running as a Republican. Rowley is a former member of the village Planning Board. Rowley, who has deep experience in local news coverage and community service, says...read more
Munson Wins Lawsuit Against City Over Health Insurance Buyout
2026-09-20 01:51
A judge has ruled in favor of Assessor Erica Munson in her lawsuit against the City of Dunkirk over denial of a cash payout in lieu of health insurance coverage. In an 11-page ruling last Monday, Chautauqua County Supreme Court Judge Grace Hanlon determined that the city's decision in April to deny that payout was "arbitrary and capricious, an error of law, and in violation of lawful proced...read more
Fredonia Mayor Weighs In on Proposal for Flock Camera Monitoring Group
2026-09-20 12:19
Fredonia Mayor Mike Ferguson is giving Chautauqua County's top prosecutor credit for coming up with a potential solution in response to concerns about the presence of Flock cameras. Ferguson, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Friday, was asked about District Attorney Jason Schmidt's proposal for a countywide monitoring group that would aim to protect against abuses of Flock's open...read more
Woman Charged with Operating RV Motor Home While Intoxicated in Pomfret
2026-09-20 10:40
A woman from Cherry Creek faces a slew of charges following a vehicle complaint in the Town of Pomfret on Saturday. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies say they received the complaint on Spoden Road shortly after 6:00 AM and located the vehicle, which was an RV motor home, and pulled it over. An investigation found that the driver, 33-year-old Caitlin Lupino, was allegedly intoxicated. Deputies...read more
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