New York state Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday directed that flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of retired New York State Police Trooper Mark A. Ondus, a Gowanda resident, who passed away on Oct. 9 from an illness stemming from his assignment in and around the ...

RIPLEY — A state of emergency has been declared by the town due to critically low water levels in the Ripley Reservoir. The ongoing Mandatory Water Conservation Order remains in place for all customers within the Ripley Water District. “The State of Emergency declaration is serious,” ...

The Dunkirk Marauders (5-0) defeated the Fredonia Hillbillies in modified football to improve to 5-0 on the season. Player of the Game honors went to Diondre Sims, who had an outstanding night with over 100 rushing yards, multiple touchdowns, several tackles on defense, and a game-sealing ...

“Save our Reservoir” is suing Fredonia again. James Lynden, Gladys Sedota and Marie Sedota filed a lawsuit against the village over its Sept. 10 Board of Trustees resolution to share water with Pomfret and decommission the dam and reservoir. The resolution also made a “negative ...

A minivan drove off a cliff near Madison Avenue and Beachview Drive in Silver Creek on Saturday morning. The van, after landing, was later towed off the beach. The driver appeared to have walked away but was later found by law enforcement. Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department responded to ...

Brocton and Portland Fire Departments as well as law enforcement agencies responded to Route 5 and Woodcrest Drive after a vehicle struck a pole bringing down wires. The accident closed the route from Berry to Van Buren roads. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. in Pomfret near the Portland ...