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Family Court Judge Sullivan seeks re-election

MAYVILLE — Chautauqua County Family Court Judge Michael Sullivan announced that he is seeking re-election to continue serving the families and children of Chautauqua County. Sullivan said his decision to seek another term is rooted in his commitment to the people who come before Family ...

One-man play highlights cancer battle

Gowanda native Justin Regan was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia in mid-2020 and today is cancer free – a story he plans to tell as a one-man play he will perform Saturday, Oct. 3 at Gowanda’s Historic Hollywood Theater. “Basically, I had to get two stem cell transplants as the ...

Ribbon-cutting celebrates new Cassadaga kayak rental business

Submitted Photo The Chamber of Commerce recently held a unique ribbon-cutting ceremony for Cassadaga Hook and Paddle. The ribbon-cutting took place on Cassadaga Lakes! Owned and operated by Nathan and Laura Pownall, Cassadaga Hook and Paddle offers residents and visitors a wonderful way ...

Former Lakeview Shock inmate sentenced in attack

A former inmate of the correctional facility in Brocton has been sentenced after being found guilty of attacking multiple corrections officers. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced Friday that 37-year-old Windsor Coleman, formerly of Massapequa, NY was sentenced in Chautauqua County Court on Sept. 23 to an indeterminate state prison sentence of 20 years to life, following his convictions in June after a jury trial in which Coleman was found guilty of four counts of second-degree assault committed against correction officers while Coleman and two counts of ...

Kennedy man charged with rape

A Kennedy man has been charged on multiple rape charges following a secret indictment. According to Chautauqua County Assistant District Attorney Mike Pisko, Major Sterns was indicted on three counts of first-degree rape and three counts of third-degree rape following a court appearance Aug. ...

Only drastic measures can transform struggling cities

Maybe it is time for Dunkirk’s elected leaders to revisit a survey taken last winter regarding a financial future for the cash-strapped municipality. That poll, commissioned by state Sen. George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, found that of 178 city residents questioned, 68% ...