Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District has received over $500,000 with four other communities receiving $180,000 from New York State for water quality improvement projects. The grants are through the State Department of … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Says Restoration of Barcelona Harbor Top Priority
Congressman Nick Langworthy says the restoration of Barcelona Harbor is a top issue for him in Chautauqua County. Langworthy, joined by Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, Westfield Town Supervisor Martha Bills, and other officials, spoke on an … [Read more...]
Body Found In Lake Erie Identified As Missing Ohio Man
The body found near Canadaway Creek on the shore of Lake Erie has been identified as an Ohio man The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reports that 30-year old Evan Zeller of Sheffield Lake, Ohio has been identified as the victim. He was reported … [Read more...]
2022 National Walleye Tour Championship Set to Take Place in Dunkirk August 24-25
The 2022 National Walleye Tour Championship is set to take place August 24 through 25 in Dunkirk. The top 40 pros and top 40 co-anglers will compete in the event on Lake Erie. It's considered the sport’s most lucrative event, awarding three … [Read more...]
Missing Person in Boat Incident on Lake Erie Found
The body of the man who went missing after falling off a boat in Lake Erie two weeks ago has been found. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reports 70-year old Fred Forsythe Jr. of Coudersport, Pennsylvania was discovered on Friday in the … [Read more...]
Man Missing After Falling off Fishing Boat into Lake Erie
A man is still missing after falling off a boat into Lake Erie in Ripley Thursday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said emergency crews responded to Barcelona Pier at 8:30 a.m. following a report of someone falling off a fishing charter … [Read more...]
Office of Emergency Services Continues to Monitor Lake Erie’s Water Levels
DUNKIRK - The Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services is monitoring the high levels of Lake Erie as it continues to rise. Lake Erie is at levels 30 inches above the long term average level for the month of May. The high water level is due … [Read more...]
County Lawmakers to Discuss Ban on Microbeads Wednesday in Mayville
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature’s Planning and Economic Development Committee will once again take up the issue of microbeads when it meets WEdnesday in Mayville. The committee will review a local law prohibiting the sale of personal … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] SUNY Fredonia Researcher Presents Findings on Microbeads to County Lawmakers
MAYVILLE, NY - Chautauqua County lawmaker have started the process of considering whether or not to ban the sale of healthcare products that contain microbeads. On Wednesday night the legislature’s Planning and Economic Development Committee heard … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Kept Busy Responding to Distressed Boaters Over Weekend
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Navigation Patrol was busy this past weekend responding to at least three separate incidents of distressed boats on both Lake Erie and Chautauqua Lake. CHAUTAUQUA LAKE BOAT FIRE On Saturday just before … [Read more...]
