A Westfield man has been arrested for possession and promotion of child sexual abuse materials. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation in March 2025 into the promotion of possession of internet based child sexual abuse … [Read more...]
Three Municipalities Receiving More Than $20 Million For Water, Sewer Infrastructure Upgrades
Three Chautauqua County municipalities are receiving more than $20 million to advance critical water and sewer infrastructure projects. The Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved low-cost financing and state and federal … [Read more...]
Ripley Woman’s Body Discovered After Fire In Westfield
A Ripley woman’s body was discovered during a fire investigation in the town of Westfield. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Investigation team were investigating a fire at a camper and small structure located at 7984 McKinley Road … [Read more...]
Four Towns Receiving $34.1 Million In Grants, Loans For Water Infrastructure Improvements
Four Chautauqua County towns are receiving $34.1 million in funding and loans for water infrastructure improvement projects. The State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved nearly $200 million in financial assistance for … [Read more...]
Missing Hunter Found After Two Hour Search
Sheriff's Deputies and K9 were successful in locating a missing hunter in the town of Westfield on Friday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said that a hunter was tracking a deer and became lost in the woods. He was able to contact a family … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Man Dies After Being Hit By Tractor-Trailer
A Dunkirk man died after being hit by a tractor trailer in the town of Westfield early this morning. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to a vehicle and pedestrian accident at 1:21 a.m. this morning. An investigation … [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...]
Recreational Welch Trail Nearing Completion in Westfield
New recreational trail, The Welch Trail, is nearing completion in the Village of Westfield. The non-motorized, shared-use trail is approximately 1.25 miles long. It's being developed along a former historic trolley bed and will provide the public … [Read more...]
CREDC Receives Grant for Feasibility Study of Creating ‘Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways Group’
The Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation has received a grant to work on ways of bringing trail groups together. The $25,000 grant from the Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation will explore the feasibility of establishing a "Friends of … [Read more...]
Towns of Dunkirk, Westfield Receive Federal Funding for Water System Upgrades
The town of Dunkirk has been awarded a $2,000,289 federal grant to fix a water main in the town. The money was announced by U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand as part of $13.7 million dollars in federal funding for water infrastructure in New York's … [Read more...]
