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Dangerous intersection in Hamburg raises concerns

Hamburg, NY · 22h

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PILOT Agreements, Battery Storage Discussed in Meetings with Dunkirk Schools

Officials with Dunkirk City Schools say they have a better idea of how the district could benefit from payment in lieu of tax (PILOT) agreements secured by local entities. During Tuesday's Board of Education meeting, Board President Ken Kozlowski (pictured) said he and two other district representatives met with City Assessor Erica Munson and the Chautauqua County IDA in recent weeks. Kozlowski says the meetings were very informative...

Dunkirk, NY · 23h

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Longtime Educator, Administrator Mike Mansfield Retiring

An educator and administrator who has worked in multiple Chautauqua County school districts for about three decades has decided to call it a career. Mike Mansfield, who is currently the Dunkirk City School District's Business Administrator, will officially retire at the end of January 2027. WDOE News spoke with Mansfield following this week's Dunkirk School Board meeting. Mansfield says that he's always wanted to "leave places better" than when he got there. He says that's part of why he decided to stay in Dunkirk after stepping down as Superintendent in July 2025...

Chautauqua County, NY · 10h

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New exhibit chronicles 1951 airplane crash in Cattaraugus County

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — John Bryant, 90, was just a teenager when Continental Charters Flight 44-2 crashed into a mountain ridge in Cattaraugus County on Dec. 29, 1951. Flight 44-2 was scheduled to fly from Miami to Pittsburgh and then off to Buffalo before its tragic end. Of the 40 people on board, 26 died instantly and 14 were left stranded outside for two nights until their rescue.

Cattaraugus County, NY · 8h

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USACE Buffalo District Completes $13M Dunkirk Harbor Breakwater Rehabilitation

Editor’s Note: The following is from USACE Buffalo District, curated by America’s Engineers for general public, commercial contractor, and industry visibility. The original article can be found at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers news repository. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, completed rehabilitation of the...

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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Dunkirk Historical Museum Opens 1970s U.S. Army Exhibit

On this Veterans Day, a new military exhibit has made its debut at the Dunkirk Historical Museum. Matt Sutton, President of the Dunkirk Historical Society and a local Army veteran, spoke about the exhibit as a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Wednesday. Sutton says it focuses on the U.S. Army in the 1970s during the Cold War. Specifically, it details the experience of Army members who were stationed on the inner German border...

Dunkirk, NY · 2d

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Randolph returns to glory in Class D football

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — No school has won more Section VI football championships than Randolph. It had been four years, however, since the Cardinals wore the crown in Class D. Randolph reclaimed its throne by winning a 13th sectional with 49-16 romp over defending champion Newfane on Thursday at UB’s Broadview Stadium. “I’m just so […]

Randolph, NY · 10h

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Another Critical Traffic Change for This Busy Western New York Road?

Where is the roundabout going in WNY?

Orchard Park, NY · 9h

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National Grid providing more than $2 million in economic development grant funding to bolster projects, foster growth across Western New York

Through its various economic development grant programs, National Grid supports the transformation of commercial districts, and long-underused properties in cities and towns across its service areas. And in recent months, the company awarded economic development grants totaling more than $2 million to six projects in Erie, Niagara and Chautauqua counties.

Buffalo, NY · 21h

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This Pennsylvania Tavern Serves Goat Balls Inside a Former Bank

A Pennsylvania tavern has a taxidermy skunk on display, an old bank vault used for private dining, and an appetizer called Goat Balls. The Skunk and Goat Tavern sits on Main Street in North East, a small Erie County town near Lake Erie. Its unusual name is only part of the story.

Erie County, PA · 5d

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WJTN News Headlines for Wed., Nov. 11, 2026

Veteran's Day observance held at Third and Main in Jamestown... A decades-old tradition again took place on this Veteran's Day 2026 in downtown Jamestown. A trumpet ensemble from Jamestown High School began the observance by playing the National Anthem. The Ira Lou Spring Post's traditional 21-gun Salute -- Rifle Volley was held at the "11th Hour of the 11th Day" -- marking the end of World War-One -- to commemorate the day at the corner of Third and Main Streets in the city. The ceremony concluded with a buglar playing Taps. Those who participated then walked to St. Luke's Church at Fourth and Main for the traditional Veteran's Day Service and program... and, again thanks to all who served.

Jamestown, NY · 2d

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County Legislature Commends Local Advocate for Veterans

A Dunkirk resident who advocates for local veterans recently received a commendation from the Chautauqua County Legislature. During the panel's monthly meeting in October, Legislator John Penhollow presented the commendation to Lori Dispenza, who currently serves as a veterans service officer with the Chautauqua County Veterans Service Agency. In reading the proclamation, Penhollow noted Dispenza's record of supporting veterans since beginning her career in veterans services in 2014...

Chautauqua County, NY · 1d

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State Announces $2.3 Million Resurfacing Project for Route 39 in Chautauqua County

The New York State Department of Transportation will undertake a $2.3 million project to resurface the entirety of Route 39 within Chautauqua County. Governor Kathy Hochul this week announced the project as part of $100 million in funding awarded for repaving projects in 68 locations across the state to help rejuvenate roadways impacted by the state's harsh winter weather. The local project will resurface Route 39 from U.S. Route 20 in the Town of Sheridan to the Cattaraugus County line in the Town of Hanover. This will also include the hamlet of Forestville. The project will begin next spring.

Chautauqua County, NY · 1d

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National Grid Awards Maplevale Farms $388,000 Grant For New Findley Lake Facility

Has awarded Maplevale Farms a $388,000 economic development grant to offset electricity infrastructure costs at its new Findley Lake facility. Maplevale Farms, a long-established food distribution company, received the grant to relocate from Falconer and modernize operations to a new, $31 million, 126,000-square-foot facility. When construction is complete, the new site will feature dry and cold storage, approximately 20,000 square feet of office space, and nearly 64,000 square feet for cutting fresh steaks and an 8,500-square-foot maintenance shop.

Findley Lake, NY · 7h

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City Assessor Proposing A City-Wide Property Tax Reassessment

Jamestown’s City Assessor is proposing a city-wide reassessment project that she says could potentially lower the tax rate. Assessor Heather Young-Deyell, during budget presentations to Jamestown City Council, said according to the New York State Office of Real Property Tax the City is only assessing property at 61% of market value at this time. The state recommends municipalities do a revaluation every 5 years. It has been 20 years since Jamestown last did one.

Jamestown, NY · 2d

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Trustee Says DA Has Requested Removal of Flock Camera Outside Village Hall

Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt has formally requested that Flock Safety remove the camera that's mounted on a pole outside Fredonia Village Hall. That from Village Trustee Ben Brauchler, who gave an update during Monday's Board of Trustees meeting. He says that while Schmidt's request is pending, the camera has apparently been disconnected. Brauchler was also hopeful that the Town of Pomfret would take action regarding two other Flock cameras "in the immediate vicinity"...

Fredonia, NY · 1d

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Blue Devils survive five-set thriller to advance in SUNYAC Tournament

FREDONIA, N.Y. -- The sixth-seeded Fredonia State women's volleyball team survived a five-set battle with seven-seed Oswego to advance in the SUNYAC Tournament, earning a 25-22, 17-25, 25-19, 24-26, 15-9 first-round victory Tuesday evening in Dods Hall. Fredonia's offense was led by Kylie O'Brien, who recorded a match-high 15 kills...

Fredonia, NY · 2d

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Jamestown School District Appoints New Assistant Principal for Tech Academy

The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education this week approved the appointment of Moira Foley to serve as the next Assistant Principal of the Raymond J. Fashano Technical Academy. Foley will begin her service to the district on November 30th. Foley joins Jamestown Public Schools after serving Broome-Tioga BOCES as...

Jamestown, NY · 21h

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Seneca Nation elects first woman president

Tina Abrams became the first woman to be elected as president of the Seneca Nation since 1848. “Our people went to the polls to choose a leader you believe in, a leader you can trust to lead our nation with strength, honesty, vision and conviction,” Abrams said. “I am honored beyond words to stand before you today as your choice, your president, and as the first woman in history of the nation to receive and accept that responsibility.”

Cattaraugus County, NY · 2d