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Wendel: Increasing Property Values Allowed for Historically Low Tax Rate Proposal

9/28/2026 9:37:42 AM

Chautauqua County's top elected official says rising property values is part of why he was able to propose a historically low property tax rate while keeping the tax levy flat in his tentative 2027 budget. County Executive P.J. Wendel discussed his $330 million spending plan as a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Monday. According to Wendel, the county saw a 15.8% increase in its real estat...read more

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Sinclairville, Kiantone Fire Departments Receiving Federal Grants

2026-09-28 04:25

Two volunteer fire departments in Chautauqua County will receive funding through FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced Monday that the Sinclairville Fire Department has been awarded over $97,142, while the Kiantone Fire Department will receive over $50,988. According to FEMA, the primary goal of these grants is to enhance the safety and...read more

Jamestown Police Arrest Homeless Man for Damage to St. Susan's Cooling System

2026-09-28 04:03

The Jamestown Police Department has made an arrest in its investigation into the damage done to a local soup kitchen's freezer system in August. According to police, the manager of St. Susan Center told officers that the organization's cooling system was destroyed on August 16th. Officers discovered via video surveillance footage that a homeless man, 33-year-old Jurall Reid, had allegedly walked...read more

Two Charged in Jamestown Drug Busts

2026-09-28 12:14

Two arrests were made following a pair of drug raids in Jamestown less than two hours apart on Friday. Both arrests were the result of investigations by the Jamestown Police Department and Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office. Narcotics detectives from both agencies executed a search warrant at 107 Lister Street at about 8:45 AM and located 58-year-old Debra Leeper inside. Detectives and investig...read more

Gas Prices Leveling Off, Diesel Continues Rising

2026-09-28 10:19

The average price for a gallon of regular, unleaded gas has leveled off over the past week. According to AAA, Monday's average nationwide is $4.48, while the average in New York State is $4.49. Chautauqua County's average per gallon is currently $4.43. All three averages are down by a fraction of a cent from last Monday. While gas prices typically decline at the start of autumn, AAA says ongoin...read more

Senate Bill Aims to Streamline Law Enforcement on Seneca Nation Land

2026-09-28 08:16

A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would establish a legal mechanism to end a 1948 federal law that granted New York State criminal jurisdiction over Seneca Nation territory. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who has introduced the Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act, says it would help resolve overlapping responsibilities between federal, state, and tribal authorities. Gillibrand...read more

District Attorney Reopens Case of Alleged Cornell University 'Gang Rape'

2026-09-28 06:54

Prosecutors in Central New York say they are reopening the investigation of alleged "gang rape" at a Cornell University fraternity in 2024 after a civil lawsuit filed earlier this month sparked outrage about the incident. Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said in a statement that his office is considering whether to bring criminal charges related to the incident, though he ...read more

9th Annual Chautauqua Farmer-Neighbor Dinner Celebrates Local Agriculture, Community

2026-09-27 07:16

The 9th Annual Chautauqua Farmer-Neighbor Dinner was recently held at the Grandview of Ellington, bringing together farmers, agricultural supporters, community members, and local businesses to celebrate the important role agriculture plays in Chautauqua County. The annual event provides an opportunity for farmers and their neighbors to connect, learn more about local agriculture, and recognize i...read more

Bills Stay Unbeaten After Rallying Past Chargers in Turnover-Laden Game

2026-09-27 05:50

The Buffalo Bills won their first two games of the regular season behind a clinic offense. Sunday was a much different story, but despite committing five turnovers and 10 penalties, the Bills hung around and made key plays in the 4th quarter to rally for a 24-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers at the new Highmark Stadium. The first two turnovers of the game -- a James Cook fumble and a Jo...read more

Jamestown Man Accused of Drunk Driving, Possessing Loaded Gun After Traffic Stop

2026-09-27 05:15

A Jamestown man is facing drunk driving and weapon possession charges following a traffic stop in the downtown area of the city late Saturday night. Jamestown Police pulled over a vehicle driven by 21-year-old Trent Chapman near the intersection of West 2nd Street and Cherry Street shortly after 11:00 PM. Officers say an investigation determined that Chapman was under the influence of alcohol an...read more

Local, State Agencies Announce Completion of North Harmony Trail Project

2026-09-27 04:58

The Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System (CCETS) and the New York State DEC are celebrating the completion of a community trail project in the Town of North Harmony. According to CCETS President Dottie Lauricella, the project represents a significant investment in the county's outdoor recreation infrastructure and is example of what can happen when state and local government agencies, nonpr...read more

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