Chautauqua County

(WNY News Now) In honor of a coaching legacy, Nick Sirianni, head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, will be inducted into the Chautauqua County Sports Hall of Fame alongside his father and two siblings. In poker, a four-of-a-kind is an extraordinary hand. With the youngest member joining his father and two elder brothers as inductees into the Chautauqua County Sports Hall of Fame, Four of a Kind also tells the tale of an extraordinary coaching family in Chautauqua County. When Nick Sirianni, the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, joins the Hall of Honor in 2025, he will join his brothers Mike (2022) and Jay (2023) as well as his father Fran (2018). In short, the Siriannis were destined to be coaches, and they have all achieved great success: Nick in the NFL, Mike at Washington & Je...

(WNY News Now) As part of a state-funded initiative to reduce drunk driving, Chautauqua County law enforcement conducted 100 vehicle stops and made one arrest during the holiday season. Police departments in Chautauqua County have taken part in the STOP-DWI Holiday Season High Visibility Engagement Campaign in New York State.The campaign lasted until Wednesday, January 1, 2025, having started on Wednesday, December 12, 2024. This event is a component of a nationwide High Visibility Engagement Campaign and is financed by a grant from the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee for 2024–2025. Laws against driving under the influence are strictly enforced in Chautauqua County by the New York State Police, the Chautauqua County Sheriff, and other law enforcement organizations. They collaborate ...

(WNY News Now) Aaron Leeper's journey is one of greatness and tenacity, from setting football records to safeguarding the sky in his role as Assistant Federal Security Director. 47 touchdowns. 2,276 yards of rushing. 282 points were scored. Isn't that a respectable high school career? Aaron Leeper, a member of the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025, had such numbers for a single season. Under the direction of coaches Wally Huckno, Joe DiMaio, Tom Phillips, and Dave Currie, Leeper accumulated those amazing numbers in 2000, the year Jamestown High School won the New York State Class AA football championship. Aaron did not play much offensively in the second half since the Red Raiders, who were 13-0 and unbeaten, frequently had the game under control by the half. When Leeper gradu...

(WNY News Now) On Saturday, January 25, 2025, a residence fire on Pearl Street in Forestville was determined to be caused by a cigarette setting off flammable materials on a front porch. The Forestville Fire Department responded to a residence fire on Pearl Street in Forestville on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at around 10:12 a.m. with mutual aid assistance. In order to save more property damage, firefighters moved swiftly to put out the fire. The Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team responded on the scene to evaluate the incident and identify its cause after the fire was contained. Following a comprehensive investigation, authorities determined that a cigarette coming into touch with flammable materials on the front porch of the house was the cause of the fire. Thankfully, the fire di...

(WNY News Now) Coach Ty Harper is honored for his ten years of leadership and retirement, and the Clymer/Sherman/Panama Wolfpack are honored for winning the NYS Class D championship. MAYVILLE, N.Y. At the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting on Wednesday night, the Clymer/Sherman/Panama Wolfpack football team received recognition for their resounding win in the NYSPHSAA Class D championship game. The Wolfpack ended an 11-2 season with a decisive 46-7 victory over Burke Catholic on the Syracuse University campus, securing their title. After winning back-to-back state crowns in 2018 and 2019, the team, which finished first in the state during the postseason, won its third state championship in seven years. Legislators Travis B. Heiser and Martin J. Proctor, together with County Executiv...

(WNY News Now) A Proclamation for Outstanding Achievements is given to the State Diving Champion. MAYVILLE, N.Y.—During its January meeting on Wednesday evening, Chautauqua County honored Elizabeth Pucci-Schaefer for her exceptional accomplishments in athletics, academia, and the community. County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr. and lawmakers Robert M. Scudder and Thomas A. Carle gave a proclamation honoring Pucci-Schaefer, a senior at Fredonia High School. Pucci-Schaefer's achievements as the 2024 State Champion in 1-meter girls diving were emphasized in the proclamation. She finished her diving career as a four-time New York State Public High School Athletic Association Section VI Diving Champion after winning the title with a score of 503.5 at the state and federation championships in Webs...

(WNY News Now) In order to determine the region's health needs and shape upcoming wellness initiatives, the Chautauqua County Health Department is asking locals to participate in a crucial survey. Mayville, New York To learn more about the needs, difficulties, and present state of health in our county, the Chautauqua County Health Department is undertaking a Community Health Assessment. The data supplied will be used to create a Community Health Improvement Plan that will guide the allocation of resources. By completing the Chautauqua County Community Health Survey, all county residents are urged to take part in this effort. One excellent approach to get involved and contribute to bettering the health of your community is to complete this survey. Since you live here, you are aware of t...

(WNY News Now) Chautauqua County 4-H is inviting kids ages 9 to 18 to participate in a practical sewing program at the JCC Carnahan Center. During the program, participants will sew boxes and pillowcases while gaining useful life skills. JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK – The Chautauqua County 4-H Leaf Jr. program is welcoming young people aged 9 to 18 to a two-class series on sewing at the Carnahan Center on the JCC Campus! The inaugural class will take place at the Carnahan Center on the JCC Campus on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Nancy Johnson, a 4-H volunteer, will assist students in creating a sewing box to hold a basic sewing kit. The box and the basic kit items will be given to the students when they depart. Students can learn how to operate a sewing machine and make their own pillowc...