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‘Shortage’ plea highlights food insecurity in region

A recent Facebook post highlighted a need in the Dunkirk community that stretches far beyond just the city itself. The Chautauqua County Rural Ministry shared that it is “facing a critical food shortage”. The shelves of its food pantry were nearly empty as a plea went out to the area to ...

Local GOP benefits from state campaign financing

Republicans running for state office in Chautauqua County have benefited more than Democrats from the state's public campaign finance system. Candidates can be eligible for up to $3,500,000 in public funding for statewide races, $375,000 for state Senate races, and $175,000 for state ...

Boil order lifted in Fredonia; users still need to conserve water

A boil order has been lifted for village of Fredonia users, but conservation of water is still being urged. On Saturday morning, the Chautauqua County Health Department said two consecutive days of testing indicate that the water in the distribution system is safe for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth and making coffee. The filtration equipment at the water treatment plant is still under stress due to the high levels of organic material in the raw Fredonia Reservoir water. In recent days, the water treatment plant has been able to produce water that has consistently met ...

Grape farm woes worry AgriAmerica chief

AgriAmerica’s managing partner sees lower demand and rising costs as two big reasons some local grape growers are hurting. “It really comes down to supply and demand,” said Eric Huddy. “I think it’s pretty much common knowledge that the wine market isn’t what it used to be. Fewer ...

Former treasurer’s case still in pre-trial phase

The fraud case against former Dunkirk Treasurer Mark Woods is still in its pre-trial phase. Woods was charged in January with 14 felony counts, in an indictment announced jointly by the Chautauqua County District Attorney and the Office of the New York State Comptroller. Woods pleaded not ...

Teen dies, another injured in Cassadaga accident

CASSADAGA --- An early morning one-vehicle accident has led to the death of a teenager and has a community in mourning. Chautauqua County sheriff's deputies report at 12:37 a.m. Saturday, they responded with New York State Police, Cassadaga and Stockton Fire Departments to the accident on ...