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Area police October 22, 2026

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE - Madison A. Valvo, 21, of Forestville was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operator, uninspected motor vehicle, no front plate, DWI, and DWI per se. Officers conducted a traffic stop in the village of Fredonia on Sunday around 3 a.m. Valvo was taken into custody and later released with an appearance ticket. - Cody A. Wood, 27, of Ripley was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief and second-degree harassment. Police responded to reports of an altercation on Monday evening where it was found that Wood allegedly damaged ...

Literacy Volunteers to bring mobile computer labs to county

Local/Region October 22, 2026

Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua County will bring new mobile computer labs, digital skills training, and individualized technology support directly to communities throughout Chautauqua County through Rural Spark-Ed, a regional initiative led by Literacy West NY, Inc. Funded by a $644,230 grant awarded to Literacy West by New York State through Empire State Development’s ConnectALL division, Rural Spark-Ed is designed to make technology access and practical digital support more readily available in rural communities. Literacy West NY leads the initiative across Western New York, ...

It’s Fredonia’s turn for anti-Flock legislation

TOP STORIES October 22, 2026

Fredonia looks set to pass an anti-Flock camera resolution. Debate and outrage over the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office program, which put surveillance cameras downtown, has rattled the community for weeks. Fredonia Trustee Tim Mulholland proposed a resolution at a workshop this week to express distaste and call for the cameras’ shutdown. Mulholland’s resolution looks certain to get passed by the five-member Board of Trustees, as it was clearly supported by Trustees Christine Cruz Keefe and LeeAnn Lazarony. Mulholland’s resolution is similar to one proposed by ...

Town approves fire contracts, Hanover Center not included

Residents gripe about proposed city tax hike

Dog Wellness Day planned for Saturday

Local/Region October 21, 2026

School-aged youth and their families are invited to join Chautauqua County 4-H for Dog Wellness Day, a fun and educational event focused on canine health, behavior, nutrition, and training. The free program will take place on Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the JCC Carnahan Center ...