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Over the course of the last seven days, members of the Jamestown Police Department’s Patrol Section and Investigative Section participated in Targeted Enforcement Patrols throughout the City of Jamestown funded by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) Initiative. The enforcement details were proactive in nature and focused on Problem-Oriented Policing to curb crime throughout the City of Jamestown based on Hot-Spot Policing, Focused Deterrence, and Street Outreach. Officers conducted traffic stops, warrant checks, beat patrols, domestic violence case follow-ups, and order of protection violation checks to list a few. As a result of the enforcement details, approximately twenty-five arrests were made. The arrests included: warrant arrests, crime in progress arrests, order of protection violation arrests, foot pursuits, narcotics arrests, narcotics recoveries, and arrests of some of the Top 10 Most Wanted Individuals.

POLAND – A 53-year-old Conewango Valley man was hurt following an early morning motorcycle crash in Kennedy. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office reports the crash happened around 4 a.m. Friday on Route 394 when a deer ran out in front of William Whalen’s motorcycle. After striking the...

The site plan, put together by the Bills, shows the proposed footprint and for the new stadium and the location of operations buildings, team facilities and parking.

On June 27th, 2022, Troopers out of SP Jamestown arrested Blaydon Niles, 30, of Falconer, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree. Niles was pulled over for a traffic violation committed on Harrison Street in Jamestown. A DMV check of Niles revealed that his driving privileges in New York were revoked and that he was wanted by the Dunkirk Police Department. During the traffic stop, Niles was also found to be in possession of a container of fentanyl. Niles was placed under arrest, transported to SP Jamestown and processed. Niles was issued an appearance ticket and traffic tickets directing him to appear in the city of Jamestown Court on a later date, and then turned over to Dunkirk Police Officers on the active warrant.

Erie County is set to transfer nearly 250 acres of land to New York State as part of an agreement between the Bills and those entities to build a new stadium in Orchard Park, documents unveiled Friday show.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — For many people it is just not Fourth of July until you have a hot dog and maybe a side of French fries. That is why we took the trip to Angola for the latest edition of Out 2 Eat. If you've ever been to Connors...

This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. It’s officially summer and we couldn’t be more excited about it! If you’re looking for places to visit this summer, make sure you put Alchemy Wine & Beer on your list.

Sky High Adventure Park at Holiday Valley Resort provides action all summer long on the slopes. Take in the fresh mountain air as you take on a variety of challenges. Sky High Adventure Park is made up of a variety of different outdoor adventure activities, including an Aerial Park, Climbing Forest, a Mountain Coaster and Gem Mining plus chairlift rides and mountain biking. The Aerial Park is the largest in New York State and 3rd largest in the United States, satisfying their quest to become a more fulfilling four-seasons resort.

It’s been pretty hot outside. This weather has most of us scrambling for the air conditioner or the pool or the garden hose. We need to beat the heat. Well, Group Ther-Happy, located at 103 Chautauqua Avenue in Lakewood, NY has just the thing. Not only do they have a menu with craft pizzas and tasty shareables like a huge Bavarian pretzel with beef cheese, but they now have partnered with Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream out of Pittsburgh, PA to offer a tasty treat to beat the heat. The Villager had the opportunity to speak with one of the owners, Michelle Turner, about how the partnership happened and what they are offering.

JAMESTOWN – If you’re planning on hosting a backyard BBQ or maybe you live in a neighborhood that’s known for setting off fireworks, best friends animal society, a national animal welfare organization, has some tips to keeping your furry family members safe. First, make sure you bring...

The onions are being recalled due to potential Listeria contamination. Listeria is a bacteria that can cause serious infection, the primary symptoms of which are fever and diarrhea. The recall affects Vidalia onions sold by the pound from June 23 to June 24 at specific Wegmans stores listed below. They...

ROCHESTER, NY (WENY) – Vidalia Onions at Wegmans have been recalled due to potential listeria. According to the company, the products were sold from June 23rd to June 24th. Locations that sold the onions include the Jamestown location. The onions may have a four-digit P-L-U sticker on the product...

EAST CONCORD, N.Y. — An East Concord couple is planning to open a brewery a few miles from Sprague Brook County Park and Kissing Bridge Ski Resort. Mystic Hills Brewing will open this fall in a 1,700-square-foot facility at 10959 Allen Road, East Concord, next door to the home of Reanna Dembitsky and Michael Prusakowski, who are engaged to be married later this summer.

They say the sun at home warms better than the sun elsewhere. This is true of our Southern Tier. Everyone knows the summer is our time to shine, and since it’s hard to find this kind of charm and lovely weather elsewhere, most of us like to stay put in the summer season. This is what we’ve all been waiting for.

Snakes are out all across New York state this time of year. They're a part of nature. But while some other recent snake sightings are species commonly found in New York and surrounding states, this particular case wasn't. This was no native species, as it's probably another case of someone with an exotic pet that either got loose or simply got too big to take care of. A family in New York state was in for the shock of their lives recently when it showed up on their property.

Wizards and Wands-Cast a spell and apparate to Mirabito Stadium for Wizards and Wands Day. Take the train or drive your flying car and cheer on the Rumble Ponies at the ballgame. Wizards and Wands. Cast a spell and apparate to Mirabito Stadium for Wizards and Wands Day. Take the...