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Ripley fire blamed on boiler valve

RIPLEY -- A malfunctioning gas boiler valve was blamed in a morning fire. Around 7:13 a.m. Monday, the Ripley Fire Department and multiple mutual aid departments responded to a residential structure fire on NE Sherman Road in the town. After extinguishing the fire, the Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team was requested to the scene to conduct an origin and cause probe. Investigators were able to the determine the fire originated in the basement of the structure and caused by gas boiler valve.

Hundreds attend Fredonia ‘No Kings’ rally

Hundreds of area residents gathered at Barker Common in Fredonia on Saturday morning as part of the "No Kings" demonstration. The rally began on Central Avenue and moved to the Common and gazebo around 11 a.m. Those at the event were protesting the direction of the country under President ...

Conservation order remains in effect for Fredonia water

A water conservation order remains in effect for village of Fredonia customers due to ongoing drought conditions. “Please continue to use water wisely and help reduce overall consumption,” the Fredonia Office of Emergency Management noted. “While rain is in the forecast, it’s still uncertain how much it will improve our supply. Customers are reminded to: fix leaks promptly — even small drips add up; limit lawn watering and car washing; turn off the tap while brushing teeth or shaving; run dishwashers and washing machines only with full loads; use a broom instead of a hose ...

Brant resident charged with seeking explicit photos of juvenile

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 a juvenile victim. Through the course of the investigation, it was alleged that Justin M. Stanfield, 39, of Brant, had requested explicit pictures and videos from a juvenile. Further investigation revealed that Stanfield also disseminated indecent material to the same minor. On Thursday, ...

Fredonia asks customers to reduce water use due to low reservoir levels

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 ...

Wdowiasz proposes 2% city tax hike

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 ...