From staff and wire reports On a chilling Monday, Dunkirk Dave offered some optimism. When venturing out in the morning on Farmlane Road in the town, he saw no shadow. That means an early spring. Dave's prediction came when temperatures in northern Chautauqua County were in the single ...

Last week, Sadie Boner stacked ice from the driveway to almost make an igloo in the city of Dunkirk. Cold temperatures continue in the region with another round of single-digit highs possible this weekend.

State Gov. Kathy Hochul continues to hold a commanding lead over Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, 54-28%, little changed from 50-25% in December, according to a new Siena Poll of New York State registered voters released this week. Among registered Democrats, Hochul has an ...

State Sen. George Borrello officially announced he is seeking re-election to represent the 57th District. “Representing the people of Western New York is the honor of my life, and it’s a responsibility I work to earn every day,” said Senator Borrello. “Albany continues to be dominated ...

Amanda Lefton, state DEC commissioner, was saved by the bell recently. Lefton was answering a question by state Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, during a joint legislative budget hearing when Borrello’s time expired. The former Chautauqua County Executive had asked Lefton about the use ...

ASHVILLE — A family in Ashville is now looking to rebuild literally from the ashes following a house fire on Jan. 30 that resulted in the complete loss of the house and everything in it. On Jan. 30, 2026, at 12:13 p.m., the Panama Fire Department and several mutual aid departments ...