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. ...

SILVER CREEK — The largest Capital Project in the history of Silver Creek Central Schools is moving ahead of schedule. Following recent approval from the State Education Department, the district officially awarded the bids for the 2025 Capital Project, which was approved by voters a year ago, ...

The year 2025 in Chautauqua County was highlighted by people doing their part to help others in need. From the need for donations, to a place to stay, to just a show of support in the face of hate, Chautauqua County showed up when it mattered in 2025. — — — The new year wasted no time ...