Dunkirk Dave predicted an early spring Friday morning. Bob Will, Dave’s handler, said the groundhog did not see his shadow. “His accuracy is 90% because he predicts it from the ground as tradition dictates,” Will said. Will said Dave went to his traditional pumpkin pie and chowed down, ...

MAYVILLE — A nine-count indictment against a south county man accused of committing sexual acts against a child was announced Thursday by the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office. Jacob Feldt, 37, was arraigned on the latest charges Wednesday where bail was set at $250,000 cash or ...

Jamestown Business College, founded in 1886 and known for its “students come first” motto, said it was halting enrollment and will eventually close. The “very difficult decision” was officially announced Thursday. In a statement posted to its website’s homepage, the college said ...

Fredonia Mayor Michael Ferguson has bashed a lawsuit against trustees’ Dec. 26 vote on the village water system. “Although the village has not been served the petition to this date, we understand that it is demanding the board decision … regarding the plan of the village water plant and ...

Three city residents are facing drug charges after a pair of search warrants were executed on Wednesday in Dunkirk. The City of Dunkirk Police Department, Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, and City of Jamestown Police Department all participated in the search warrants. Dunkirk Police ...

KENNEDY — A 68-year-old man was pronounced dead after fire broke out at his town of Poland residence Sunday morning. The blaze at 973 Poland Center Road remains under investigation, Trooper James O’Callahan with the New York State Police said Monday. State troopers and a host of ...