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Area police November 10, 2026

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE – FRENCH CREEK – Zane L. Tucker, 31, of Clymer was charged with unlicensed operator, unregistered vehicle, uninspected vehicle, no front plate, no license plate light, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, operating a vehicle without insurance, failure to keep right, consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle, DWI, DWI per se and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon at 10:05 p.m. Thursday after deputies pulled a vehicle over on Bush Road in French Creek. Upon searching the vehicle, deputies allegedly found a large compacity ...

Walmart expansion plans hinted

TOP STORIES November 10, 2026

Walmart is planning expansion projects at its Bennett Road store, Fredonia's chief building officer Charles LaBarbera said last week. LaBarbera discussed two proposed projects at a Fredonia Board of Trustees workshop. “One is a fuel cell and convenience store that they are just starting to work on,” he said. “They want to come to the (Fredonia) Planning Board for an unofficial hearing.” LaBarbera said that won't happen until the board's December meeting, and possibly not until January. “They’re also doing major renovations to the building,” LaBarbera mentioned. One ...

Four veterans participate in recent Flight

County Legislature honors Dispenza

Local/Region November 10, 2026

Chautauqua County recognized Lori Dispenza, a U.S. Army veteran and Veterans Service Officer with the Chautauqua County Veterans Service Agency, for her distinguished military service and continued commitment to supporting veterans and their families. The recognition took place at the ...

Community Notebook

Community Notebook November 10, 2026

Thanksgiving Basket Project is this weekend The annual food collection for the Chautauqua County Rural Ministry Thanksgiving Basket Project will again be at the Pomfret Town Hall 9 Day St. in Fredonia. On Saturday from noon until 3 p.m. and again on Sunday from 9 a.m. until noon volunteers will be ready to accept donations of frozen turkeys, hams and chickens, canned goods and non-perishable food to assist the Chautauqua County Rural Ministry for Thanksgiving Baskets for area needy families. Cash, gift cards and checks made payable to "Chautauqua County Rural Ministry" will also be ...