First it was the high winds, then came the snow. Just as expected before the New Year’s holiday. According to the National Weather Service on Monday, these totals were reported: Jamestown, 4.5 inches; Mayville, 4.3 inches; Falconer, 4.5 inches; Randolph, 4 inches; Bemus Point, 3 inches; ...

FORESTVILLE — Imagine Forestville is ready to celebrate the new year with a longstanding tradition, and anyone is welcome to bundle up and hit the trail to join them. Imagine Forestville’s annual First Day Hike will be at the Forestville Hiking Trail, from 1 until 3 p.m. on New Year’s ...

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 ...