Five juveniles tied to break-ins at Dunkirk business

July 15, 2026

On two separate dates in May, the Dunkirk Police Department responded to investigate a report of breaking and entering at a commercial business on Franklin Avenue. As a result of these investigations, five juvenile subjects, ranging in age from 13 to 17 years old, were determined to be responsible with the incidents. The actions of the juveniles significantly hampered the operations of Chautauqua Woods for an extended period of time. In accordance with New York state laws and applicable guidelines governing juvenile offenders, the five have been charged with third-degree criminal ...

South Dayton rejects plan for dissolution

July 14, 2026

The village of South Dayton is here to stay --- for now at least. In a vote held Tuesday, 78 opposed the idea of dissolution while 55 were in favor. If residents in the village had approved the vote, all assets would have eventually been turned over to the town of Dayton.

RV strikes Willow Road Bridge in Dunkirk

July 14, 2026

DUNKIRK — The Willow Road Bridge has claimed another vehicle as its victim. Around noon Tuesday, an RV struck the bridge, which allows for passage under the railroad tracks for vehicles 10 feet tall and under. The RV clearly missed that sign, as the top of the vehicle struck the bridge and ...

Two from Hamburg charged in Dunkirk robberies

July 13, 2026

Two Hamburg individuals connected to a pair of Dunkirk robberies are in custody. On Saturday, Robert Lyman, 32, was located and taken into custody by the Buffalo Police Department. He was transported to Dunkirk City Court, where he was arraigned on one count of third-degree robbery and one ...

Chautauqua woman dies after vehicle strikes bike

July 13, 2026

CHAUTAUQUA --- A bicyclist has died after an accident last week on Chautauqua-Stedman Road, law enforcement officials reported Monday. At 12:55 p.m. Thursday, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, Chautauqua Fire Department, and Chautauqua County Emergency Services responded a reported motor vehicle accident involving a bicycle. An investigation found the operator of the vehicle, Levi J Graham, 19, of Ashville, failed to safely pass a bicyclist while traveling south. The bicyclist was identified as Mary V Hustead, 78, of Chautauqua. Hustead was flown from the scene by Mercy Flight ...

Torrent of detail flows at Fredonia water event

July 10, 2026

Six stations defined Fredonia’s water information session Thursday, an event that felt as much promotional as informational. Village of Fredonia and Chautauqua County Health Department officials were joined by representatives of the LaBella Engineering firm, which is handling the planned ...