Chautauqua County

(WNY News Now)STOCKTON TOWN, January 9, 2025One person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a late-night snowmobile collision in the Town of Stockton. Around 11:48 p.m., Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office deputies arrived at the scene of the incident close to Munger Road. The operator, a 38-year-old man from Dunkirk, New York, was heading north through a wooded area when he lost control of his snowmobile, causing the incident, according to preliminary investigations. To help, emergency personnel from the Stockton Fire Department, North Lake Fire Department, and Chautauqua County EMS arrived on the scene. After then, the operator was sent to UPMC Hamot for medical attention. Share this: Facebook X

On January 10, 2025, firefighters responded to a fire at Save A Lot, a commercial structure on Route 20 in Silver Creek (WNY News Now). A heating unit placed too near building materials has been determined by investigators to be the reason. The Silver Creek Fire Department, assisted by mutual aid, responded to a fire at the Save A Lot shop on Route 20 in the Town of Hanover early on January 10, 2025. The incident happened around 5:55 a.m. Firefighters arrived and quickly put out the fire, which was limited to the ceiling area close to the store's entrance. Fortunately, no casualties were recorded, and the building's interior was unharmed. After the fire was successfully put out, fire investigators were dispatched to the scene. According to their conclusions, heaters that were positioned to...

(WNY News Now) The Mayville Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office offers residents of Chautauqua County special snowmobile registration hours. Mayville, New York This Saturday, January 11th, from 8:15 AM to 11:45 AM, Chautauqua County's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will have extended hours for snowmobile transactions at its Mayville DMV office. Residents have a convenient opportunity to finish all required documentation at this unique event, which is devoted to snowmobile registrations. For anyone who would like to join, a representative from the Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club will also be available to help with club memberships. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call the Mayville DMV office at (716) 753-4229. Share this: Facebook ...

(WNY News Now) The Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) and the Chautauqua County Health Department (CCHD) are collaborating to provide a free rabies vaccination clinic. MAYVILLE, N.Y. The Chautauqua County Humane Society and the Chautauqua County Health Department (CCHD) are partnering to offer a free rabies vaccination clinic. To get vaccinated, animals need to be pre-registered. All dogs, cats, and tamed ferrets three months of age and up will receive complimentary vaccinations. The Chautauqua County Humane Society will also be offering free canine distemper vaccinations while supplies last. When: Saturday, January 18 th 10:00am-12:00pm Where: Chautauqua County Humane Society 2825 Strunk Rd. Jamestown, NY 14701 It is ...

(WNY News Now) The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) has announced a new wave of funding, supported by a $1.625 million multi-year grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, positioning Chautauqua County for future economic growth. The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) is once again seeking applications for support for economic development projects from Chautauqua County's municipalities, nonprofits, academic institutions, economic development organizations, and community organizations. The funding was obtained through a multi-year grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation (RCWF). The funding initiative, which aims to improve long-term strategic investment and economic regeneration across the county, has been available for four year...

(WNY News Now) Law enforcement is stepping up their efforts to prevent drunk driving this Christmas season, with an emphasis on increasing awareness and saving lives. Local law enforcement agencies and STOP-DWI Coordinators are taking part in the statewide STOP-DWI Holiday Season High Visibility Engagement Campaign, Chautauqua County Sheriff James B. Quattrone stated today. Starting on December 11, 2024, and ending on January 1, 2025, this program seeks to lower the number of impaired driving incidents that occur during one of the busiest travel times of the year. The program, which is a component of a larger initiative by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee and STOP-DWI NY, uses more public awareness and exposure to discourage driving while intoxicated. Throughout the state, similar e...

(WNY News Now) In order to improve mental health services for the Spanish-speaking community in the area, the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA) has obtained a critical grant to employ a multilingual peer specialist. Regardless of sexual orientation, age, or race, the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA) feels that everyone should have an opportunity to recover from mental health and drug use disorders. The loss of its multilingual certified peer is just one of the many changes the MHA has gone through in recent years. This has made it difficult to serve the Spanish-speaking population because of linguistic and cultural difficulties. The Mental Health Association is very appreciative that the Hultquist Foundation in Jamestown approved their application t...

(WNY News Now) A domestic garage on Church Street in Sherman was completely destroyed in a late-night fire that was linked to a wood stove. New York's Sherman Several fire crews raced to the site of a garage fire at 123 Church Street in Sherman on December 21, 2024, at around 9:17 p.m. The garage was completely destroyed as a result of the fire, which was promptly contained. To ascertain the cause and origin of the fire, firefighters contacted the Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team. Following a comprehensive examination, authorities determined that a wood-burning stove that was situated too close to combustible items was the cause of the incident. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries. Share this: Facebook X Note: Every piece of content is rigor...

(WNY News Now) Investigators have determined that a heat lamp was the source of the destructive fire in the Town of Stockton, which occurred in a barn late at night. The incident has been declared unintentional. Stockton, New York The Stockton Fire Department and several mutual aid units responded to a reported barn fire at 6258 S. Stockton Cassadaga Road on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at around 11:07 PM. Although firefighters fought the fire, the building was severely damaged, and a horse and numerous rabbits unfortunately died. The Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team came on the scene to ascertain the cause after the fire was put out. Investigators determined that a heat bulb that had come into contact with flammable objects was the cause of the incident. Officially, the incident ...

Mayville, New York (WNY News Now). The major water wells in Sinclairville have been shut off due to a tanker truck accident on Route 60, prompting residents to conserve water. The incident, which involved a tanker transporting gasoline, has sparked worries about possible contamination of the main water source. The Village will rely on two backup wells to keep service going while authorities try to keep the water safe. These wells, however, are unable to supply the highest demand, hence water conservation measures are required. Steps to Conserve Water To help households use less water, village officials are requesting that they do the following: Laundry : Limit washing clothes or use commercial laundromats. Showers and Baths : Take shorter showers and mini...