Month: May 2019
Weather
First Defense: Another Severe Weather Threat Saturday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN – After a Cold front passage that moved through yesterday, temperatures have have came down along with the humidity but more showers and storms will be coming our way on Saturday and some of …
News
A Look At Memorial Day Events In Our Area
WESTERN NEW YORK – Memorial Day is right around the corner, and there are plenty of events happening in our area to honor fallen service men and women. Blue Star Mother’s Gold Star Memorial The …
Developing Story
County Monitoring Lake Erie Water Levels, Brings In 10,000 Sandbags
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services is monitoring the high water levels of Lake Erie as it continues to rise. Officials have brought in 10,000 unfilled sandbags and a sandbag filling machine …
Health
FDA Recalls 31 Tons Of Beef For E-Coli Concerns
WASHINGTON – That steak and those burgers waiting to be grilled for Memorial Day could be a deadly meal choice. The Food and Drug Administration is recalling more than 62,000 pounds of beef because of …
News
Conewango Man Sentenced In Bank Fraud Case
BUFFALO – A Conewango Valley man was sentenced to time served (nine months) and five years supervised release by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo after previously being convicted of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, …
Crime
Silver Creek Man Charged With Firing Gun Across Roadway
SILVER CREEK – A Silver Creek man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly fired a .22 cal. rifle across a roadway into a grape orchard. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department reports they responded to a …
News
New National Holiday Celebrates Hitting The Road
WESTERN NEW YORK – Friday is the unofficial start of the summer travel season; and what better way to celebrate than make a day out of it than with a new holiday? Created just this …
Environment
‘Jeopardy James’ Wins Another Game, Just Short Of $2 Million Total
HOLLYWOOD – Thursday night’s episode of Jeopardy! was a close call for reigning champion James Holzhauer. The 26-day champion was given a run for his money, to say the least. Surviving an impressive performance from …
Crime
Woman Charged With DWI Following Crash
HARMONY – A Village of Ashville woman is facing charges following a rollover accident on Diffley Road Thursday afternoon, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said Mary L. Miller, 29, was allegedly intoxicated …
Business
Senate Passes Robo Call Bill, Schumer Calls It A Major Step
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer has announced, following his push, the Senate has passed landmark legislation, the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act. The TRACED Act, introduced by U.S. Senators …