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SUNY Fredonia Geared Up for Start of Bicentennial Year
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8/28/2026 10:56:15 AM
A new academic year is on the verge of starting at the State University of New York at Fredonia, and it's a milestone year for the university. New and returning students have been arriving and moving in on campus as Fredonia celebrates its 200th anniversary. WDOE News on Friday spoke with the co-chairs of Fredonia's Bicentennial Committee. Naomi Baldwin says for her, the bicentennial is about co...read more
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Langworthy, Gies Pick Up Additional Labor Endorsements
2026-08-28 05:52
The two candidates running for New York's 23rd Congressional District have each picked up new endorsements from labor organizations. Incumbent Republican Nick Langworthy announced Thursday that he is being backed by the New York Teamsters in his re-election campaign. The Teamsters represent more than 1.3 million working men and women across various industries, including transportation...read more
Physical Altercation Leads to Arrest in Westfield
2026-08-28 05:22
A Westfield man was taken into custody following an investigation into a physical altercation in the village this week. Westfield Police were called to 75 Union Street just before 11:15 PM Tuesday. Officers determined that Roman Weaver allegedly pushed the female victim into a table and then held a bathroom door shut, preventing her from leaving the residence. Further investigation found that th...read more
30 New Citizens Take Oaths of Allegiance in Chautauqua's First-Ever Naturalization Ceremony
2026-08-28 01:55
Chautauqua Institution hosted its first-ever naturalization ceremony this week. A total of 30 people from the Buffalo area took their oaths of allegiance and were welcomed at the Amphitheater as new U.S. citizens. Chautauqua spokesperson Jill McCormick, who was a call-in guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Friday, says the Amphitheater was "almost full" of Chautauquans who watched the ceremon...read more
Police Nab Falconer Woman Trying to Break into Vehicles
2026-08-28 12:37
A recent report of a suspicious female attempting to break into vehicles at a business in Falconer resulted in an arrest. Ellicott Town Police say 65-year-old Annette Johnson was charged with a felony count of 3rd-degree criminal mischief on August 15th. Officers say Johnson allegedly caused damage to a victim's vehicle during the incident. She was issued an appearance ticket and will answer the...read more
Jamestown Airport Hosting Great Mid-Summer Fly-In/Drive-In on Saturday
2026-08-28 12:25
A free community event showcasing a variety of aircraft and classic vehicles will take place at the Chautauqua County Airport near Jamestown on Saturday. The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities invites residents and visitors to attend the Great Mid-Summer Fly-In/Drive-In from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Guests can enjoy discovery flights provided by Great Lakes Flight School, view vi...read more
County Health Officials Warn Residents About Measles Activity in Area
2026-08-28 10:02
While there have been no official cases of measles reported in Chautauqua County at this time, the county's Health Department is alerting residents about measles activity occurring in other parts of Western New York and neighboring states, including Ohio and Pennsylvania. County health officials are encouraging everyone to take steps to protect themselves and their families. Measles is one of t...read more
Company Proposing Battery Energy Storage System Near School 5 in Dunkirk
2026-08-28 08:28
A New York City-based company is proposing to develop a five-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) near School 5 in Dunkirk's Second Ward. Members of the Dunkirk Common Council attended a public hearing Wednesday on the proposed project by Gridi Development. Two council members spoke about it on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Thursday. Second Ward Councilman Frank Torain mentioned concern...read more
Bills Rally to Beat Steelers, Complete Perfect Preseason
2026-08-28 07:06
The backups on the Buffalo Bills who are battling for final roster spots made a good final impression Thursday night in the team's third and final preseason game. The Bills, who did not play from behind in either of their first two contests, trailed for much of this game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the new Highmark Stadium. But Buffalo rallied from a 10-point deficit in the 4th quarter to...read more
State Lawmakers, OFAS Hold Senior Fraud Prevention Workshop
2026-08-27 06:27
Senior fraud scams have been around for many years, but artificial intelligence has taken it to a new level. That was an overriding theme for the latest Senior Fraud Prevention Workshop hosted Thursday morning by State Senator George Borrello at Jamestown Community College. A standing room-only crowd was on hand at JCC's Lenna Theater to hear from Borrello and several others about how to avoid s...read more
Jamestown Man Accused of Stealing Firearm from Falconer Residence
2026-08-27 04:43
Ellicott Town Police have charged an 18-year-old Jamestown man who allegedly stole a firearm from a residence in the Village of Falconer. Officers responded to a complaint of the theft on August 8th and charged Caleb Dellahoy with 4th-degree grand larceny. Dellahoy was issued an appearance ticket and will answer the charge in Ellicott Town Court at a later date....read more
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