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Schumer, Gillibrand seek relief for county’s grape farmers

PORTLAND — U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer came to Chautauqua County on Monday to take a stand with local grape farmers after they were dealt what he called a “heartless and cruel” blow from a major beverage producer that pulled its support earlier this year. Refresco canceled contracts with ...

Woman charged after 2-year-old found walking on Route 394

CHAUTAUQUA -- A Westfield woman is facing charges after a 2-year-old was seen without supervision walking on Route 394. Around noon Monday, deputies responded to the incident. Through an investigation it was found that Julie L. Kelsey, 32, of 6484 Portage St., did not provide appropriate ...

Cherry Creek residence destroyed in early morning fire

CHERRY CREEK --- An investigation into a blaze early Monday at a residence is underway. After midnight on Monday, multiple fire departments were dispatched to 6630 Main St. for the reported structure fire. Around 12:50 a.m., the Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team responded to assist in ...

Traffic stop leads to drug, weapons charge in city

A 25-year-old man who was stopped on a traffic violation in the city of Dunkirk is facing weapons and drug charges. Around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dunkirk Police Department officers stopped a vehicle. The operator, Christopher D. Rosado, had a valid arrest warrant. While being taken into ...

Woman charged in assault on Jamestown officer

JAMESTOWN -- A 33-year-old Pennsylvania woman is facing second-degree assault charges after striking a Jamestown police officer. Jamestown Police report Eve A. Yea, 33, was additionally charged with obstructing governmental administration and resisting arrest. At approximately 2:34 a.m. ...

Little Valley man charged in Bemus Point rape

A Little Valley man has been charged with two counts of rape after an investigation into an alleged incident in Bemus Point. Andrea Lucignano, 31, was charged Thursday with first-degree rape and third-degree rape. On July 31, 2026, an investigation was conducted by the Chautauqua County ...