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Wednesday Blaze Destroys Former White Village Restaurant
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9/16/2026 1:27:04 PM
A major fire Wednesday afternoon destroyed a building that housed the former White Village Restaurant. Fredonia Fire Chief Joshua Myers says the blaze at 5362 Route 5 in the Town of Pomfret was reported just after 12:15 PM. According to Myers, a caller reported flames coming through the roof of the structure, and when his crews arrived, they encountered flames on the first floor that had extende...read more
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Man Charged After Domestic Dispute, Fighting with Jamestown Police Officers
2026-09-16 06:50
A call for a domestic dispute at a residence on Jamestown's west side early Wednesday afternoon led to the arrest of a city man. Jamestown Police were called to an address on West 5th Street at about 1:00 PM and allegedly saw 21-year-old Tysean Mays pulling a pregnant female into the residence by her hair. Officers say they chased Mays into the residence and were able to separate the two individ...read more
Paint CHQ's Bemus Point Mural Project to Begin September 24th
2026-09-16 06:32
The next installment of the Paint CHQ mural program will get underway next week in Bemus Point. The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) and the Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) have announced that Chicago-based artist Michael Ferrarell of Anytown Mural & Sign Co. will begin his work at Bemus Point Village Hall on Thursday, September ...read more
House Passes Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act
2026-09-16 05:42
A bipartisan bill that would require the Department of Homeland Security to regularly evaluate evolving threats along the United States' border with Canada has passed the House. The Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act, which was introduced by Congressman Nick Langworthy, would also have DHS update its northern border strategy as needed and provide Congress with the information ne...read more
Jamestown Man Arrested on Federal Methamphetamine Charge
2026-09-16 03:36
A Jamestown man has been arrested on a federal drug charge stemming from an April traffic stop. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Wednesday that 54-year-old Koran Leeper faces a charge of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, which was the result of an investigation by the DEA and Jamestown Police Department. According to prosecutors, Leeper was ridin...read more
Wendel to Present Tentative County Budget on September 23rd
2026-09-16 12:03
Chautauqua County Executive P.J. Wendel will present his tentative 2027 budget one week from today. His presentation is themed "Putting Money Back in Your Wallet" and is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:30 PM during the County Legislature's monthly meeting in Mayville. During his address, Wendel will outline how the county plans to maintain and strengthen essential services while con...read more
Dunkirk Police Continue to Search for Murder Suspect
2026-09-16 11:17
The Dunkirk Police Department continues to look for the man who is the suspect in connection with a June homicide in the city's First Ward. Police Chief Doug Switzer, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Wednesday, says cooperation from the community was key in identifying 24-year-old Tywon Wright as a person of interest in the fatal shooting of Delani Williams at 110 South Gazelle S...read more
New Ranking Lists SUNY Fredonia Among Nation's Best Rural Colleges
2026-09-16 08:31
SUNY Fredonia has been named one of the nation's "Best Colleges for Rural America," a new ranking that recognizes colleges and universities in rural communities for their educational value, contributions to social mobility and connections to their regions. The inaugural Washington Monthly ranking highlights institutions that offer an accessible, affordable path to a college degree and strong ou...read more
BAD DEAL Act Introduced in Senate
2026-09-16 07:53
New York's junior U.S. Senator has formally introduced legislation that would repeal all tariffs levied under Section 338 of the Tariff Act, including the 50% tariffs that President Donald Trump recently imposed on Canada. Kirsten Gillibrand says the Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies (BAD DEAL) Act would also refund Americans for all duties paid under that author...read more
Weiser Calls for Accountability from Council, Mayor on City Finances
2026-09-16 06:57
Accusations about an underfunded budget have prompted a reaction from the City of Dunkirk's Councilman at Large. During Tuesday's Common Council meeting, Nick Weiser issued a statement in response to Mayor Kate Wdowiasz's comments from the previous council meeting on September 1st. Weiser says the suggestion that the council has "deliberately underfunded" the city's budget for the current year i...read more
Celoron Pair Charged After Child Found Living in Deplorable, Unsafe Conditions
2026-09-15 06:47
Two Celoron residents are accused of failing to provide adequate housing for a child and having a child living in deplorable and unsafe conditions. Ellicott Town Police say they were called to a separate incident and responded to an address in the village on September 5th. After an investigation, 41-year-old Shyron Campbell and 33-year-old Tiffany Campbell were both charged with endangering the ...read more
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