The average price for a gallon of gas has gone down over the past week despite the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene. AAA reports that Monday's national average price at the pump is $3.17, which is more than four cents lower than a week ago. New York State's average dropped by over three cents to $3.22, and the average price per gallon in Chautauqua County is $3.46, down just over two cent...read more

The driver of a tractor-trailer got a bit of a scare when the vehicle got stuck on railroad tracks in the Town of Westfield on Sunday. Westfield Police and Westfield Fire responded to the Norfolk Southern crossing on Walker Road at about 2:00 PM after the truck went off the pavement while attempting to back across the tracks and make a turn. According to Westfield Fire, all rail traffic was stop...read more

Looking to rebound from last week's blowout loss in Baltimore, the Buffalo Bills fell behind again on Sunday, but were able to rally from a 17-point deficit against the Houston Texans. However, it wasn't enough, as a 59-yard field goal on the game's final play resulted in a 23-20 loss for the Bills. The Bills (3-2) took an early lead with a field goal, but like last week, their offense struggle...read more

The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 11:00 PM for an area that includes most of Western New York, including Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Erie counties. Forecasters say scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop and intensify into the evening hours. Primary threats include scattered damaging wind gusts up to 70 MPH, scattered larg...read more

The Chautauqua County Humane Society has announced the appointment of Jane Babinsky as its new Executive Director. Her appointment follows a rigorous national search led by the CCHS Board of Directors. Babinsky brings a wealth of experience to CCHS, having held leadership roles in hospitals and nursing care facilities as well as 10 years leading museums in Ohio and Western New York. Most recent...read more

The greater Jamestown-area's first cannabis dispensary has been open for one month, but the ribbon was officially cut this past week on "Lifted" on North Main Street. CHQ Chamber was on hand to host the ribbon-cutting event for the store, which is operated by Tim Scoma. Scoma took time out to meet with local leaders and others on a day he also prepares his mandated, weekly reports to the state O...read more

The number of students receiving cash stipends for credit-bearing, unpaid internships is expected to double -- climbing to over 250 -- this year at SUNY Fredonia. Just over $172,000 was originally allocated in the 2023-2024 academic year to support 112 students who experienced financial need/hardship and/or significant barriers to completing an unpaid internship that was registered in the Career ...read more

A local high school football coach has been recognized as a Buffalo Bills Coach of the Week. This week, the team announced Chautauqua Lake-Westfield-Brocton's Ryan Gibbs as one of two coaches to receive the honor after his team defeated Falconer-Cassadaga Valley-Maple Grove 44-7 in Week 4 of the season. Gibbs will also be rewarded with $1,000 for his team. Through five weeks, CWB has a 4-1 recor...read more

A Cattaraugus woman faces several drug-related charges after she was arrested twice in less than 24 hours. The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a domestic incident on 4th Street in the Village of Little Valley at about 5:30 AM Thursday and found 31-year-old Crystal Lore in her vehicle. Deputies saw drug paraphernalia inside, and after a search, she was allegedly found...read more

51 people became American citizens in Jamestown and the surrounding area after they took their Oath of Allegiance and were sworn in during a special ceremony Tuesday morning. The program was held before a full house at the Robert H. Jackson Center's Cappa Theater. Jackson Center Executive Director Kristan McMahon says they were able to host the ceremony because the Smithsonian's Traveling Exhibi...read more