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Mayville's Entire Tree Advisory Committee Resigned After Waiting Three Years for a Tree Board, Having Won a Grant for 68 Lakeside Park Trees

Mayville, NY's entire Tree Advisory Committee resigned Oct. 13 after three years without a tree board, leaving a grant for 68 Lakeside Park trees behind.

Mayville, NY · 1d

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Jamestown Police Charge Two as Fugitives from Justice

The Jamestown Police Department charged two city residents this past week with being fugitives from justice. On Wednesday, officers were patrolling the area of Stowe Street and Buffalo Street shortly after 7:30 AM, when they saw 27-year-old Kaylee Keech, who had a known warrant from the Warren County Sheriff's Office in Pennsylvania for retail theft. They tried to detain Keech while the warrant could be confirmed, but she allegedly refused verbal commands and was taken into custody after a brief struggle. Keech was taken to the Jamestown City Jail and charged with 2nd-degree obstruction, in addition to being a fugitive from justice. She was later remanded to the Chautauqua County Jail pending extradition proceedings. Then on Thursday, officers determined that 27-year-old Tarice Echevarria, who was already being held in the Jamestown City Jail for failing to appear in court, was also wanted by the Warren County Sheriff's Office for theft by unlawful taking. Echevarria was held pending arraignment and extradition proceedings.

Jamestown, NY · 7h
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Clymer Man Facing Drunk Driving, Weapon-Related Charges After Traffic Stop

A Clymer man faces several charges, including one related to weapon possession, after a Thursday night traffic stop in the Town of French Creek. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies say they pulled over a vehicle on Bush Road driven by 31-year-old Zane Tucker shortly after 10:00 PM. An investigation determined that Tucker was allegedly intoxicated. Deputies add that upon searching the vehicle, they found a large-capacity magazine. Tucker was taken into custody and charged with unlicensed operation, unregistered vehicle, uninspected vehicle, no front plate, no license plate light, consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle, DWI, and 3rd-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was later released with appearance tickets for French Creek Town Court.

Clymer, NY · 14h
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Grand Jury Indicts Jamestown Man on Federal Drug and Gun Charges

A federal grand jury has indicted a Jamestown man on charges stemming from an August 2025 drug bust in the south county city. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Friday that 24-year-old Dasai Bradberry faces counts of distribution of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, using and maintaining a drug-involved premises, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes.

Jamestown, NY · 2d
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Deputies Charge Jamestown Man with Issuing Bad Check

A Jamestown man who is in the Chautauqua County Jail following a standoff with police earlier in the week is now facing an additional charge stemming from a separate incident. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies say they took a report of a bad check complaint on Friday out of the Town of Kiantone. According to deputies, it was reported that in October, 39-year-old Tyler Shirley tried to pay for services with a check from an account that was no longer active. Shirley, who has been held in the jail since Thursday morning, will be arraigned on a charge of issuing a bad check.

Jamestown, NY · 1d

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Two Arrested After Neighbor Dispute Leads JPD to Find Home in Deplorable Condition

An incident in Jamestown that began as a neighbor dispute led to the discovery of a home in deplorable conditions. Jamestown Police responded to a harassment complaint at an address on the city's east side shortly before 3:45 PM Thursday and determined that 56-year-old Robert Overton, Jr. had allegedly made threats to his neighbor. He initially refused to exit the residence, but was taken into custody after a brief struggle. In addition to finding the home in deplorable condition, officers also discovered that 35-year-old Alana Overton also lived in the home, along with three children. As a result, she was taken into custody without incident. Robert and Alana are each charged with three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, while Robert also faces counts of 2nd-degree harassment and resisting arrest.

Jamestown, NY · 14h

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Woman arrested on larceny, computer trespass charges in Westfield

WESTFIELD, NY — A Fredonia woman faces multiple charges after allegedly stealing a computer tablet and using it to access private information and disseminate intimate images. Junette S. Skelly, 42, of Fredonia, was arrested Nov. 5 following an investigation that began Aug. 2 when Chautauqua County Sheriff’s deputies responded...

Westfield, NY · 2d

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Lakewood Man Charged with Felony DWI After Vehicle Goes into Ditch

A Lakewood man with a previous drunk driving conviction is facing charges after a vehicle went into a ditch early Thursday morning. Lakewood-Busti Police were called to Route 394 in the Town of Busti at about 5:45 AM and, after further investigation, found that 35-year-old Scott Heffner was allegedly driving the vehicle while intoxicated and had a BAC more than three times the legal limit. Heffner was charged with felony DWI, aggravated DWI, and moving from lane unsafely. He will answer the charges in Busti Town Court. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies assisted at the scene.

Lakewood, NY · 1d

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Jamestown Police Charge Man with Burglary and Menacing

A Jamestown man was arrested Saturday morning for charges relating to burglary. Jamestown Police Officers responded to a burglary on the city's East Side at 1:30AM on November 7th. Officers made contact with 37-year-old Demarco Lathan, where officers determined Demarco had allegedly forced entry into a neighboring apartment, armed with...

Jamestown, NY · 1d

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TRC Holds 37th Annual Ability Awareness Awards Ceremony

The Resource Center this week recognized several individuals and organizations throughout Chautauqua County who have worked to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Among the honorees at TRC's 37th annual Ability Awareness Awards ceremony was UPMC Chautauqua, which received the Business/Employer of the Year Award. TRC's Steve Waterson says the Jamestown hospital was honored for a nine-month internship program called Project SEARCH...

Chautauqua County, NY · 2d

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Two Projects Receiving $2.2 Million To Promote Forest Resilience In Chautauqua County

Two projects in Chautauqua County are receiving more than $2.2 million to promote forest resilience. The State Department of Environmental Conservation announced $45 million in grants to 44 projects promoting forest resilience and climate mitigation through sustainable forest management and reforestation while contributing to the State’s goal of planting 25 million trees.

Chautauqua County, NY · 2d

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Former Postal Worker from Randolph Gets Probation for Mail Theft

A former U.S. Postal Service employee from Randolph has been sentenced to two years probation after pleading guilty in March to a charge of theft of mail by postal employee. On Friday, U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the sentence for 47-year-old Melissa Olson, which was the result of an investigation by the USPS Office of Inspector General.

Randolph, NY · 1d

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Pine Valley's Kourtney Almeida Lands Leadership Role with BOCES

A school administrator who grew up in Chautauqua County has been named the new Director of Career & Technical Education, P-TECH and Program Innovation at Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES. The E2CCB Board of Education approved the appointment of Kourtney Almeida, who begins her new duties on November 30th. According to E2CCB, Almeida was the top choice after a search that began with 18 candidates and went through several rounds of committees and assigned tasks. Almeida, who has been an administrator for 11 years, was most recently the high school principal at Pine Valley Central School, where she has spent the past seven years. Prior to that, she worked at Randolph Central School as an assistant principal and as Director of Pupil Personnel Services.

Chautauqua County, NY · 1d

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James McIntyre Receives Joseph H. Mason Award at United Way's Labor Dinner

A retired electrical worker was recently recognized for being named the recipient of the United Way of Chautauqua County's 46th annual Joseph H. Mason Award. Jamestown resident James McIntyre, who is retired from IBEW Local 106, was presented the award at UWCHQ's annual Salute to Labor Dinner at Chautauqua Institution on October 21st. United Way representative Nick Dean says the award is a way for the organization to stay connected with the local labor community...

Jamestown, NY · 11h

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HS Football: Black Knights' Season Ends at Newfane, CWB Advances to Class C Finals

The high school football season for Silver Creek-Forestville ended Friday night the same way last season did -- with a loss at Newfane. Unlike last year's postseason matchup, the Black Knights were able to put up some points. However, they could not contain the Panthers' ground attack in a 44-20 loss in the Section VI Class D semifinal contest that aired on WDOE.

Newfane, NY · 1d

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Mike Igoe, Three SUNY Fredonia Alumni Recognized at BBA Ceremony

A professor at SUNY Fredonia recently won an award from the Buffalo Broadcasters Association (BBA). Mike Igoe of the university's Department of Communication received the organization's Educator of the Year Award at its annual Hall of Fame ceremony on October 21st. Also at the ceremony, three of Igoe's former students received recognition from the BBA. Among them was Matt Volz, who has done color commentary and play-by-play on numerous WDOE sports broadcasts in recent years. Volz, who is currently with 97 Rock, received the BBA's Rising Stars Scholarship. Also, Patrick Ryan of WIVB-TV received the Best Use of Social Media Award, and Hope Winter -- also of WIVB-TV -- was nominated for Multimedia Journalist of the Year.

Fredonia, NY · 12h

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Sales Tax Collections Up 7.6% Statewide Through September

State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says local government sales tax collections across New York have grown by 7.6% through the first nine months of 2026, compared to the same period last year. According to DiNapoli's quarterly sales tax report, collections totaled $19.6 billion from January to September, an increase of $1.4 billion. DiNapoli adds that the year-over-year growth was stronger than the same period in 2025 (4.3%) and more than four times higher than the increase in 2024 (1.7%). In Chautauqua County, total sales tax collections through September have amounted to $75.6 million, an increase of 3.5% from 2025. DiNapoli cautions that local governments should temper their expectations for sales tax revenue growth, citing higher costs that could reduce consumer spending.

New York · 10h

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New loan rule worries Fredonia students

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBA) was signed into law on July 4, 2025, it totals 870 pages. According to Jeramy Corrente, the director of the finical aid office at Fredonia students have misinterpretation of the new changes the law brings. Corrente and assistant director Mark Zaffalon discussed the changes...

Fredonia, NY · 2d

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National Comedy Center Opening Door To Caregivers For 1st Susan Sargent Caregiver Week

The National Comedy Center is opening its doors to caregivers as part of its first Susan Sargent Caregiver Week. The week will honor caregivers supporting loved ones through illness, disability or other conditions requiring care. Presented during National Family Caregivers Month and reflecting its 2026 theme, “Care Connects Us,” the initiative will offer complimentary museum admission November 9 through November 15, 2026 for each caregiver and the loved one receiving their care. Caregivers are also welcome to visit on their own for a personal moment of respite. Participants will receive take-home resources to bring laughter and connection into their caregiving relationships.

Jamestown, NY · 2d

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Cadet from Jamestown Composite Squadron Receives Eaker Award

A student from the Frewsburg area who is part of the Civil Air Patrol's Jamestown Composite Squadron has received a prestigious award. Amelia Matteson-Garza, who is a senior at Frewsburg High School, was presented the General Ira C. Eaker Award. It's the second-highest achievement in the CAP Cadet Program, with just 1-2% of cadets earning it. The award recognizes exceptional dedication, leadership, discipline and perseverance. It's not the only honor Matteson-Garza has received; she was previously named the Jamestown Composite Squadron's 2025 Cadet of the Year. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor were on hand to recognize her achievement.

Frewsburg, NY · 5h