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Fredonia shelter in place ends peacefully

The Fredonia Police Department lifted the shelter in place that was initiated around 3 p.m. Wednesday for residents on White Street around 11:30 p.m. In a news release issued by the department, police say the incident that prompted the shelter in place has been resolved peacefully and without injuries to anyone involved and the area of White Street is safe. “The Fredonia Police Department would like to thank the New York State Police (North Central, South Central and West SORT Team’s, BCI), City of Dunkirk Police Department, University Police at Fredonia, the Chautauqua County ...

Historical series commemorating Lucille Ball movie, homecoming

BEMUS POINT – Seventy years ago on a February night, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz brought the glitz and glamor of Hollywood to Jamestown with the premier of their film, Forever Darling. Local history buffs are commemorating one of the largest celebrations in Jamestown history once again ...

Volunteer Day for Audubon grounds is set for April 18

JAMESTOWN – Residents are invited to celebrate Earth Day at Audubon Community Nature Center by joining staff and other volunteers to work on projects to maintain and improve the Nature Center building and grounds. On Volunteer Day morning, Saturday, April 18, volunteers will split into ...

Nine businesses fined for water violations

MAYVILLE – There were nine businesses that were recently fined for violating various water regulations. During the Chautauqua County Board of Health meeting, it was announced there were four businesses who wanted to go before the hearing officer. The remaining five agreed to settle. Basil & Bones requested to go before the hearing officer but no one showed up for the hearing. They missed filing a water sample in January. They were fined $450 total – $200 for the missed sample plus $250 for appearing before the hearing officer. The Board of Health generally fines businesses ...

Busti Town Board hears update on missing man

LAKEWOOD - The search for Daniel Scott Emerson is still ongoing. Lakewood-Busti Police Department Chief Matthew Bentley gave an update Monday to Busti Town Board members about Emerson. Emerson’s truck was found in Chautauqua Lake near the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Bentley said that the ...

Chamber to host 2026 State of the County Address on Tuesday, April 21

Chautauqua County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr. will deliver his 2026 State of the County Address on Tuesday, April 21, though not before the Chautauqua County Legislature as has been tradition for decades. This year, Wendel will host the speech in partnership with the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce at a breakfast meeting at 8 a.m. April 21 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Jamestown. The morning will include a moderated question-and-answer session led by Dan Heitzenrater, chamber president and CEO. “Chautauqua County is on a strong and steady path forward,” Wendel said. ...