Amid the bustle and energy of a buzzing Fourth of July celebration in Dunkirk that draws thousands to the city and its waterfront is a reluctant sense of relief by some. For the time being, a $13.6 million loan with a 7.5% interest rate from the state of New York approved last week will allow ...

Right as the summer travel season kicked into full gear, Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel indicated he is heated over prices at the pump. Last week in a letter, he called on state and federal authorities to investigate the gasoline costs being paid by motorists here at home. “Families, ...

November’s election numbers made it crystal clear: Chautauqua County strongly supports the state and federal Republican policies. President Donald Trump tallied 61% of the vote here thanks in part to his Make America Great policies that focused on taking a tougher stance on immigration, ...

WESTFIELD — A light mist greeted about 65 attendees representing area media on a recent Saturday morning at Johnson Estate Winery. Owners Frederick Johnson Jr. and his wife, Jennifer, allowed guests to tour the historic grounds while asking about the different wines and production. As the ...

Four names appeared prominently on signs displayed in a small, emotional gathering this week: Thomas Douglas. Andrew Garner. Antonio Watts. Trevon Tripp. None of the victims can speak for themselves today. All were shot and killed in Chautauqua County over the last 14 years — with no one ...

Former U.S. Rep. Tom Reed knew he would be walking into a buzzsaw in 2017 during town hall meetings with constituents. In a New York Times video taken in North Harmony in February of that year, Reed stood calmly — and composed — while listening to concerns of those in attendance about the ...