Chautauqua County News

On Wednesday, the New York State Police were called to investigate the shooting of a 10-year-old boy who was playing in a field in the town of Portville.

A display of rare historical items will be shown from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday in the courtroom at Town Hall, 68 Hanover St.

First pioneered in Buffalo, and designed to provide options for veterans with mental heath and drug problems, the Jamestown Veterans Treatment Court is in session.

The Westfield Quilters' Guild will be holding its quilt show at 21 Brix Winery, 6654 W. Main Road in Portland, on June 1, 2 and 3. The show on Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2, will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, June 3 from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $4. Co-chairpersons for this year's show are Helen Sager of Brocton and Pat Sysol of ... (more)

Five people were stabbed and a sixth was cut during a fight at a party early Saturday in Chautauqua County.

On Thursday afternoon, members of the Jamestown Public Schools administration spent time at Hospice helping to weed the garden.

With summer and nicer weather coming shortly, more motorcycles will be out on area roads which should be a call for caution from both riders as well as other motorists.

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, N.Y. - It appears a big fight may have led to a stabbing in Chautauqua County Saturday night.

One person was stabbed and another taken into custody after a fight Saturday night in Sunset Bay, N.Y. The Chautauqua County's Sheriff's Office responded to the fight on Iola Drive on Saturday at about 7:25 p.m. The victim was taken to Lake Shore Hospital in Irving, N.Y. A condition report wasn't available today but a dispatcher said the injury ... (more)

The number of fatal accidents in Chautauqua County is at an astounding number for this time of the year.

New York state is adding one more layer of government assistance to Chautauqua County - and the locals seem more than happy to accept.

I am writing this letter to the editor of the OBSERVER. It seems the OBSERVER part in their name has been an observation of a one-sided political agenda and a forum for gossip and revenge.

A large party on Waits Corners Road in Sherman turned ugly Saturday morning when at least three stabbing victims were taken to area hospitals.

On Friday, June 1, Hanover will celebrate its 200th birthday. This will take place at the Hanover Town Hall, 68 Hanover Street, in Silver Creek, from 1-5 p.m. On Saturday, June 2, a New York State historical marker honoring Everett R. Burmaster of Irving will be unveiled at 1 p.m. in front of Stagecoach West.

Lake Shore Bancorp executives say they see more chances to add customers through online banking and commercial lending than through new branches, but the traditional thrift institution is still watching for offices that may be divested by other area banks.

The enduring contribution that Suzanne McLain made to a generation of children and their families during her quarter-century of leadership at the Campus and Community Children's Center at SUNY Fredonia is now acknowledged on a handsome wall plaque.

With the final day of school fast approaching, area school districts recognized the best and the brightest that are moving on - either to graduation or to retirement.

POMFRET After a two-week investigation the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has arrested two Brocton residents on burglary and other charges.

The St. Susan Center is the only soup kitchen in Chautauqua County open seven days a week, 361 days a year.

Driving by WCA Hospital on Foote Avenue, it's easy to see that the organization is growing and making changes.