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Jury convicts Matar of terrorist act in attack on Rushdie

A federal jury has convicted Hadi Matar, 28, of Fairview, N.J., of attempting to provide material support to Hizbollah, a designated foreign terrorist organization, engaging in an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries, and providing material support to terrorists. “Hadi Matar, ...

Police seek assistance in locating missing city man

Family members on social media are reporting a missing man has been located. Earlier on Wednesday, Dunkirk Police said they were investigating a report of a missing person. In a news release issued Wednesday, officers said Owen A. Taylor, 89, was last seen Saturday near his home on the 500 ...

South Carolina bicyclist dies after striking vehicle

BROCTON --- A South Carolina bicyclist has died after striking a parked vehicle last week. Chautauqua County sheriff's deputies reported Tuesday that at around 2:59 p.m. July 22, they responded with Brocton Fire Department and Chautauqua County Emergency Services to Harmon Avenue for a ...

Smashing sendoff: Derby event completes this year’s 2026 County Fair

Yet another busy Sunday greeted the Chautauqua County Fair for this year’s Demolition Derby final. This year featured six heats: Youth Wire Compact, Wire Compact, Pro Stock Compact, Most Wanted Fine Art (MWFA), Head-on Full Size and Motor Swap Full Size. The biggest change for the event ...

Grand jury indicts Jamestown man in deadly May stabbing

JAMESTOWN --- A Jamestown man has been charged in a May stabbing death in the area of Lakeview Avenue and Eighth Street. A secret indictment issued by the Chautauqua County Grand Jury was unsealed in Chautauqua County Court charging 27-year-old Robert Brinkley with second-degree murder, ...

National Night Out planned for Aug. 4

The Dunkirk Police Department will hold its National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. in Washington Park. This year will again include both the Dunkirk Police and Fire Departments. Food and drinks will be available for everyone to enjoy. Music will be provided by The Footsteps. There ...