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10 charged in thefts from city, town cemeteries

Ten area individuals have been arrested by the city of Dunkirk Police Department following a coordinated investigation into a series of larcenies committed at local cemeteries. Beginning in October, the Dunkirk Police Department received a report of thefts involving a large number of bronze ...

Travel advisory issued in county through Thursday morning

Chautauqua County officials are urging residents to avoid travel as a major winter storm impacts Chautauqua County, bringing heavy snowfall, strong winds, and rapidly deteriorating road conditions. A travel advisory has been issued for all of Chautauqua County through 7 a.m. ...

Travel advisories issued for north county municipalities

In addition to Chautauqua County, the city of Dunkirk, village of Fredonia and town of Pomfret have issued travel advisories for residents. City of Dunkirk Police said "due to worsening road conditions, the City of Dunkirk Police Department, in cooperation with the Mayor's Office, DPW, and ...

Westfield man charged with menacing police

A Westfield man has been charged with two counts of menacing a police officer on Christmas Eve. Westfield Police report at around 7:25 p.m. Wednesday, patrols were dispatched to 7378 Route 20 in the town of Westfield for a reported domestic dispute. After the initial investigation, Shawn ...

Winter storm warning begins Monday for region

A winter storm warning will be in effect starting Monday and ending in the new year. According to the National Weather Service, heavy snow is expected with total accumulations of 1 to 2 feet. Winds will be gusting as high as 65 mph, creating blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions in ...

Rains create flooding issues in Fredonia

Some roads in Fredonia are being affected by high water from a day of rain. Fredonia Mayor Mayor Michael Ferguson posted on Facebook: “Folks flooding beginning to happen throughout the village due to the amount of water coming down right now. Several homes throughout the village threatened ...