The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $1.5 million contract to Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction Co. to dredge the federal navigation channel in Barcelona Harbor. Dredging will focus on the mouth of the harbor and address shoals … [Read more...]
House Approves $4.175 Million For Dunkirk Shoreline
The House of Representatives have approved $4.175 million for the City of Dunkirk to improve infrastructure along the Lake Erie shoreline. Congressman Nick Langworthy, joined by city and county officials, announced the funding for the Dunkirk … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Calling For Moratorium On Wind Turbines In Lake Erie
Congressman Nick Langworthy is calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to place a moratorium on future wind project in Lake Erie. Langworthy, speaking in Hamburg, said, "Wind turbines do not belong on the shorelines of our Great Lakes. They are … [Read more...]
$7.5 Million Secured In Senate Appropriations Bill For Barcelona Harbor Repairs
$7.5 million is included in the U.S. Senate's 2024 appropriations bills to make repairs to Barcelona Harbor. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, joined by Congressman Nick Langworthy and other local officials, announced the funding in … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Soil and Water Receives Over $500,000 for Watershed Improvement Projects
Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District has received over $500,000 with four other communities receiving $180,000 from New York State for water quality improvement projects. The grants are through the State Department of … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Says Restoration of Barcelona Harbor Top Priority
Congressman Nick Langworthy says the restoration of Barcelona Harbor is a top issue for him in Chautauqua County. Langworthy, joined by Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, Westfield Town Supervisor Martha Bills, and other officials, spoke on an … [Read more...]
Body Found In Lake Erie Identified As Missing Ohio Man
The body found near Canadaway Creek on the shore of Lake Erie has been identified as an Ohio man The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reports that 30-year old Evan Zeller of Sheffield Lake, Ohio has been identified as the victim. He was reported … [Read more...]
2022 National Walleye Tour Championship Set to Take Place in Dunkirk August 24-25
The 2022 National Walleye Tour Championship is set to take place August 24 through 25 in Dunkirk. The top 40 pros and top 40 co-anglers will compete in the event on Lake Erie. It's considered the sport’s most lucrative event, awarding three … [Read more...]
Missing Person in Boat Incident on Lake Erie Found
The body of the man who went missing after falling off a boat in Lake Erie two weeks ago has been found. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reports 70-year old Fred Forsythe Jr. of Coudersport, Pennsylvania was discovered on Friday in the … [Read more...]
Man Missing After Falling off Fishing Boat into Lake Erie
A man is still missing after falling off a boat into Lake Erie in Ripley Thursday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said emergency crews responded to Barcelona Pier at 8:30 a.m. following a report of someone falling off a fishing charter … [Read more...]
