Victims named in Sunday’s horrific Route 60 crash

February 5, 2026

A Sinclairville woman died in Sunday's horrific two-car crash on Route 60 in the town of Gerry, Chautauqua County sheriff's deputies reported late Wednesday. At approximately 6:18 p.m., the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and multiple other agencies responded to the accident with serious injuries. Upon arrival and through investigation at the scene, it was determined that a vehicle was traveling north in the southbound lane of Route 60. A second vehicle was traveling south in the southbound lane, and the vehicles struck each other head on. The sole occupant of the northbound ...

Extreme cold coming late Friday to region

February 5, 2026

An extreme cold watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for late Friday to Sunday morning. Forecasters say dangerously cold wind chills, as low as 25 below zero are possible. The coldest wind chills are expected to be late Friday night through Saturday. Dangerously cold wind ...

Fire crews battle South Dayton blaze

February 4, 2026

Crews from numerous area fire departments, including Forestville, Cassadaga and Gowanda, battled a fire at 536 Route 83 in South Dayton. The call came in at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday as a chimney fire and spread to portions of the structure. Photos by Dan Kohler

Bus accident reported this morning on Route 20

February 4, 2026

Emergency crews responded to an accident involving a vehicle and school bus. According to scanner reports, the incident happened in the town of Pomfret on Route 20 east of the roundabout with seven students aboard. Upon arrival all, including the students, were reported to be OK at the time. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. Fredonia Fire Department was one of the responders.

Schumer hails funding to keep Job Corps operating

February 3, 2026

Job Corps centers across upstate New York have received a reprieve. U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announced Tuesday he successfully preserved funding for Job Corps and helping students across America, including thousands in New York, get the skills they need to enter in-demand careers. “Job ...

Fredonia boil water order lifted, conservation order remains

February 3, 2026

The Chautauqua County Health Department, in conjunction with the Village of Fredonia has lifted the boil water order for all Village of Fredonia water customers, including customers within the Town of Pomfret. The issue at the treatment plant has been corrected and the water main leaks have been repaired. Two consecutive days of testing indicate that the water in the distribution system is safe for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, making coffee, etc. The Mandatory Water Conservation Order remains in effect for all water customers. The large water main break, along ...