Donald W. Sortore Jr., 59, of Westfield, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 at his home. He was born on Oct. 9, 1965 in Westfield, NY, the son of Donald W. and Susan (nee Bajdo) Sortore. Don was a lifetime area resident who graduated from Westfield Academy and Central School ...

Seven individuals, including some tied to drug activity in the past, are facing charges after an investigation into narcotics activity in and around Washington Park in the city of Dunkirk. A pair of search warrants took place Thursday. Narcotics Investigators from the Dunkirk Police ...

The Chautauqua County 4-H Exhibition Poultry Project held its annual show at the Chautauqua County Fair, consisting of 15 youth members aged 5-16 exhibiting 39 chickens, two ducks, one guinea fowl, and two turkeys. In showmanship, the youth demonstrated their bird to APA Judge Richard Hare of ...

Numerous departments responded to a structure fire at 133 Lake St. in Brocton before 2 p.m. Companies assisting were Portland, Chautauqua County EMS, Brocton and Westfield. At least one person was reported to be rescued from the structure at the Crestview Estates Mobile Home Park. He was ...

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Jennifer Alvarez, who left this world on July 21, 2025, at the age of 60. A devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend, she was the kind of person whose presence made life richer - a gentle force of patience, love, and joy. Jennifer was ...

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald are issuing an Air Quality Health Advisory for fine particulate matter on Sunday for the Western New York, Eastern Lake Ontario, and ...