CCIDA Advances Industrial Projects in Ellicott and Ripley
The Chautauqua County IDA Board of Directors has taken action to advance two projects to expand or develop a pair of industrial parks. CCIDA CEO Mark Geise says a contract for just over $196,000 with Dirt Worx Excavating was approved to make infrastructure upgrades for the new 40-acre site at the Mason Industrial...
Search for missing Lakewood man shifts to recovery mission after weeks
LAKEWOOD, N.Y. — Chautauqua County officials say the search for a missing Lakewood man has now become a recovery mission, as crews continue efforts to locate his body after more than three weeks. Daniel Emerson, 64, who has not been seen since March 3, is now presumed dead as...
Man Sentenced In Cranberry Gun Theft
One of two Erie County men accused of stealing $50,000 worth of guns was sentenced yesterday. Last March, police were called to a Cranberry Township home for 19 rifles and shotguns that were stolen for a combined value of more than $51,000. Police connected the theft to 24-year-old Mathew Snippert...
Crews respond to Greene Township barn fire
First responders fought a barn fire in Greene Township late Friday morning. Calls for that fire went out just after 11 a.m. in the 8200 block of Morehouse Road. Kuhl Hose Fire Chief Don Erbin Jr. said the fire was reported by Harbor Creek students driving by, who saw smoke. No one was home at […]
Fake Offers Cause Rumble for Albion Fireworks Festival
The Albion Fireworks Festival have recently come across several messages and posts that are offering vendor spaces that are illegitimate. Those interested in participating as a vendor during the Albion Fireworks Festival should email information to [email protected]. After providing information,...
Erie man sentenced for Cranberry gun theft
One of two Erie County men charged with the theft of guns valued at more than $50,000 from a Cranberry Township residence in March 2025 was sentenced to probation. Mathew M. Snippert, 24, of Erie was sentenced Tuesday in Butler County Common Pleas Court to serve 18 months of probation and pay $350 in fines after...
County Working with Three Local Entities in Wake of Cancelled Grape Contracts
The CEO of the Chautauqua County IDA says there appears to be no significant recovery for demand in concord grapes in the marketplace. However, county officials are working with three entities to get those grapes back in the market following Refresco's recent decision to cancel all of its grape contracts. In an...
Boil water order issued for Fredonia
FREDONIA, N.Y. — The Village of Fredonia and the Chautauqua County Health Department announced Friday that a boil water order has been issued, effective immediately. According to officials, this is precautionary due to high turbidity levels leaving the water treatment plant. They warn that elevated turbidity can...
Multiple Burn Victims Suspected in Spartansburg Amish School Fire
Emergency crews are responding to a fire at an Amish school in Spartansburg Pennsylvania just before 9:30 this morning. Crews had been called to 95983 Byler Road in Crawford County. First responders stated that the fire potentially started due to incorrect fuel that was placed into a lantern wihin the...
Harborcreek man who died trying to save son awarded a Carnegie Medal
A Harborcreek man who drowned trying to rescue his son will be awarded a posthumous Carnegie Medal for heroism. The medals recognize American and Canadian civilians for selflessness while helping or trying to help others. Matthew Atchley, 41, drowned attempting to rescue his 14-year-old son, Tyler, during a family...
