A crash between a car and a tractor-trailer closed Route 60 on Saturday and required the Haz Mat team. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said that 22-year old Aurora Wilson of Sinclairville was southbound on Route 60 when she tried to turn … [Read more...]
UPDATE: EF-1 Tornado Damages Homes In Northern Chautauqua County
A tornado damaged several homes in northern Chautauqua County on Wednesday afternoon. County Executive PJ Wendel described the event in the Forestville area as “tornadic activity,” "There are some definite paths, some significant damage to homes. … [Read more...]
Thousands Lose Power in North County Due to High Winds
High winds caused thousands to lose power and caused damage in the northern part of Chautauqua County Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Buffalo said a 74 mph gust was reported at Dunkirk at 11:25 a.m. New York State Police reported high … [Read more...]
Marvin House Lunch Program Guest Norma Cummings on ‘Be Safe, Be Prepared’
Retired County Emergency Services Project Coordinator Norma Cummings will present on the topic, "Be Safe, Be Prepared" at the Marvin Community House today. Cummings worked for the Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services for 10 years where … [Read more...]
Fire Extensively Damages Home on East Fifth Street Tuesday Morning
Four people are being assisted by the Red Cross following an early morning house fire on East Fifth Street in Jamestown on Tuesday. Jamestown Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon said fire crews found flames on the front porch, porch roof and into the … [Read more...]
Local COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Available for Healthcare Workers, First Responders and Child Care Providers
MAYVILLE - Three drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinics will be held the week of May 4th for essential healthcare workers; first responders such as law enforcement, fire, EMS, and CPS; corrections officers; and child care center staff in Chautauqua … [Read more...]
State Officials Give Update on Coronavirus, Local Officials Create Task Force to Prepare for Possible Cases
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced that New York State’s coronavirus (COVID-19) caseload is now at 22. The governor said that as of Thursday, there were 18 cases in Westchester County, three in New York City, and one in Nassau … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Helps Locate Missing Two Year-Old Who Wandered from North County Home
SILVER CREEK - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office helped to reunite a missing toddler with his family late Wednesday afternoon. According to a media release from the sheriff's office, deputies received a report of a 2-year-old male child … [Read more...]
More than a Thousand National Grid Customers Without Power in Ellery
ELLERY - A power outage in the town of Ellery is resulted in more than 1,000 customers being without power for more than 24 hours. According the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, National Grid was performing service on a substation in Ellery … [Read more...]
Skeletal Remains Found in Cherry Creek State Forest
CHERRY CREEK - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of male skeletal remains that were located in the Boutwell Hill State Forest. The forest is located on the eastern side of Chautauqua County in the town of Cherry … [Read more...]
