IRVING – A special ceremony is set to take place to honor a Chautauqua County firefighter who risked life and wellbeing to protect. The event will see a host of local leaders and figures coming together to celebrate such a brave individual, and watch the presentation of the American Legion ...

A court has refused to dismiss a lawsuit against Chautauqua County over a 2024 death at the county garbage station on Webster Road. State Supreme Court Justice Grace Hanlon also ruled that a countersuit by the county cannot be combined with the case, so the two filings will be considered ...

The South Ripley Solar Project is delayed by a number of factors, according to a letter sent by organizers to landowners. Ripley Town Supervisor Laura Pless recently shared the letter at a town board meeting. The letter explains that tree clearing will not take place in January 2026, as was ...

It is clear to anyone that first responders more than do their part to support their community. In Dunkirk, two groups took community support an extra mile over the weekend with holiday season just around the corner. The Dunkirk Police Benevolent Association and Dunkirk Professional ...

SILVER CREEK — Each year, Silver Creek High School celebrates Native American Heritage Month with a tradition that brings everyone to the table – the lunch table. Earlier this month, the halls were filled with the smell of freshly made frybread and the sweet aroma of strawberry juice. ...

The city of Dunkirk previously asked to purchase a parcel owned by the county for $1. The county is instead willing to sell it if the city will cover the taxes owed on it. In October, the Chautauqua County Legislature’s Administrative Services Committee had tabled a resolution to sell ...