Our weather outside is expected to be frightful — from the end of 2025 to the beginning of the new year, according to the National Weather Service. Until 1 a.m. Friday, Chautauqua County is under a winter storm warning due to gusty winds and potential heavy lake-effect snows that could reach ...

Job creators and construction projects always attract attention, especially in an area with economic difficulties. Here are the business and development stories in northern Chautauqua County that grabbed the most interest in 2025: DUNKIRK TOWN USES EMINENT DOMAIN Three property owners ...

The New York State Coalition on Open Government released its Naughty and Nice list Dec. 18, in its annual holiday season attempt to highlight failures in government transparency. Paul Wolf, president emeritus of the organization, offered a presentation online about the list. He said Democrats ...

SILVER CREEK — For the next two years, the Silver Creek Fire Department is not going anywhere. The Village Board approved a two-year lease with the Bay Creek Fire District to allow for the Silver Creek Fire Department to continue operating out of its current fire hall, owned by the Village of ...

Ten area individuals have been arrested by the city of Dunkirk Police Department following a coordinated investigation into a series of larcenies committed at local cemeteries. Beginning in October, the Dunkirk Police Department received a report of thefts involving a large number of bronze ...

Chautauqua County officials are urging residents to avoid travel as a major winter storm impacts Chautauqua County, bringing heavy snowfall, strong winds, and rapidly deteriorating road conditions. A travel advisory has been issued for all of Chautauqua County through 7 a.m. ...