VILLENOVA – An Erie County resident is accused of trying to get explicit photos from an underage individual. On Sept. 26, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division initiated an investigation in the town of Villenova regarding inappropriate communications with ...

Another Chautauqua County community is facing water-supply troubles. On Wednesday morning, the village of Fredonia urged all residential and commercial water customers to immediately reduce water usage due to worsening drought conditions and low water levels in the Fredonia Reservoir. The ...

There might be another property tax hike coming in Dunkirk – at least it won't be a giant 84% this time. Mayor Kate Wdowiasz’s proposed 2026 city budget contains a 2% tax increase. She emailed her proposal and an accompanying message late Tuesday, eschewing the traditional City Hall ...

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 ...