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Falconer, Kennedy Firefighters Extinguish Elmwood Avenue Fire

FALCONER - Falconer firefighters, with support from Kennedy firefighters, put out a fire at 322 E. Elmwood Ave., Falconer, on Sunday afternoon. According to the fire department, crews made quick work and limited the amount of fire spread, but heat and smoke damage was found throughout ...

After Wild Weekend, Harsh Weather Continues Today

More than 2,700 people remained without power in Chautauqua County on Monday afternoon with another round of wind hitting the area Monday night and into today. As of 7 a.m. Monday, National Grid crews remained in the field completing repairs related to strong winds this weekend that ...

Democrats Seek Tougher Price-Gouging Penalties

State lawmakers are again attempting to create harsher penalties for businesses that take advantage of market instability and keep prices unnecessarily high. Legislation (S.9372) proposed by Sen. Cordelle Cleare, D-New York City, proposes criminal charges as an option for price gouging, along ...

Frewsburg School Cutting Positions To Balance Budget

FREWSBURG — To help provide a balanced budget, the Frewsburg Central School District Board of Education is proposing to eliminate about 8.5 positions. The 2026-27 proposed budget now stands at $24,291,748, a 2.9% increase over the current 2025-26 budget, interim Superintendent Lynda Quick ...

Retired Actor From Warren County Shares Hollywood Stories

Chip Lucia has appeared on television screens across the country - and got his start right here on local Warren County stages. Nearly 20 years ago, Lucia moved back to the area after a number of years in New York City and Los Angeles to pursue his acting career. Retired, Lucia - born ...

County ‘Substantially’ Hikes Smoking Waiver Fees

A Jamestown establishment that recently went smoke free may have been the result of pressure by the county to eliminate smoking in bars, restaurants and clubs. Lido’s Crescent Inn posted on Facebook recently that it was having its Last Smoking Saturday. “After this, the air gets cleaner ...