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Multiple arrests made in Jamestown

JAMESTOWN, NY — Jamestown police made numerous arrests between November 5 and November 11, 2026, including several cases involving child endangerment and domestic violence. On November 5 around 7:35 a.m., officers determined that Tarice A. Echevarria, 27, who was being held in the Jamestown City Jail for failing to appear in court, was also wanted by the Warren County, Pennsylvania, Sheriff’s Office for theft by unlawful taking.

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Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton repeats in Class C football

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — The combined football team from Chautauqua Lake, Westfield and Brocton schools had to replace nine starters on offense and eight on defense from last year’s Section VI Class C championship roster. The Eagles improved as the season went along. “Six seconds at a time.” That was the mantra instilled by coach […]

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Randolph returns to glory in Class D football

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — No school has won more Section VI football championships than Randolph. It had been four years, however, since the Cardinals wore the crown in Class D. Randolph reclaimed its throne by winning a 13th sectional with 49-16 romp over defending champion Newfane on Thursday at UB’s Broadview Stadium. “I’m just so […]

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Jamestown Woman Charged with DWI After Fleeing From Collision

A Jamestown woman was charged with DWI after fleeing from an collision on November 13th. Jamestown Police responded to a complaint of a vehicle leaving the scene of a collision at approximately 11:25 p.m. They found the suspect, 32-year-old Heather Chamberlin, in the downtown area still in her car. The investigation determined Chamberlin was allegedly intoxicated while driving and failed to stop at the scene of the collision after colliding with another vehicle in the Jamestown city.

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Connecticut Man Arrested In Chautauqua County For Allegedly Threatening A Vermont School

A Coalchester, Connecticut man has been arrested in Chautauqua County for allegedly making threats of violence against a Vermont school. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Brattleboro Police Department of Vermont in actively searching for the suspect who is alleged to have contacted their office and threatened a school.

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Longtime Educator, Administrator Mike Mansfield Retiring

An educator and administrator who has worked in multiple Chautauqua County school districts for about three decades has decided to call it a career. Mike Mansfield, who is currently the Dunkirk City School District's Business Administrator, will officially retire at the end of January 2027. WDOE News spoke with Mansfield following this week's Dunkirk School Board meeting. Mansfield says that he's always wanted to "leave places better" than when he got there. He says that's part of why he decided to stay in Dunkirk after stepping down as Superintendent in July 2025...

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New exhibit chronicles 1951 airplane crash in Cattaraugus County

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — John Bryant, 90, was just a teenager when Continental Charters Flight 44-2 crashed into a mountain ridge in Cattaraugus County on Dec. 29, 1951. Flight 44-2 was scheduled to fly from Miami to Pittsburgh and then off to Buffalo before its tragic end. Of the 40 people on board, 26 died instantly and 14 were left stranded outside for two nights until their rescue.

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PILOT Agreements, Battery Storage Discussed in Meetings with Dunkirk Schools

Officials with Dunkirk City Schools say they have a better idea of how the district could benefit from payment in lieu of tax (PILOT) agreements secured by local entities. During Tuesday's Board of Education meeting, Board President Ken Kozlowski (pictured) said he and two other district representatives met with City Assessor Erica Munson and the Chautauqua County IDA in recent weeks. Kozlowski says the meetings were very informative...

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WJTN News Headlines for Thurs., Nov. 12, 2026

Two Jamestown women arrested after well-being check finds three children living in deplorable conditions... Two city women have been arrested following a well-being check on three children living at a home on Jamestown's southside Tuesday night. City police responded to the scene shortly after 7 p.m., and, found 31 year-old Mary Gillen... and 61-year-old Pamela Gillen at the residence. Officers checked the interior... and found the children we living in deplorable conditions. Both women were arrested without incident for endangering the welfare of a child. They're being held pending arraignment. The three children were turned over to a family member.

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National Grid providing more than $2 million in economic development grant funding to bolster projects, foster growth across Western New York

Through its various economic development grant programs, National Grid supports the transformation of commercial districts, and long-underused properties in cities and towns across its service areas. And in recent months, the company awarded economic development grants totaling more than $2 million to six projects in Erie, Niagara and Chautauqua counties.

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Another Critical Traffic Change for This Busy Western New York Road?

Where is the roundabout going in WNY?

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National Grid Awards Maplevale Farms $388,000 Grant For New Findley Lake Facility

Has awarded Maplevale Farms a $388,000 economic development grant to offset electricity infrastructure costs at its new Findley Lake facility. Maplevale Farms, a long-established food distribution company, received the grant to relocate from Falconer and modernize operations to a new, $31 million, 126,000-square-foot facility. When construction is complete, the new site will feature dry and cold storage, approximately 20,000 square feet of office space, and nearly 64,000 square feet for cutting fresh steaks and an 8,500-square-foot maintenance shop.

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Rural Ministry Executive Director Grateful for 'Incredible' Response to Food Pantry Shortage

It's been over two weeks since Chautauqua County Rural Ministry announced via social media that it was facing a "critical food shortage" at its Emergency Food Pantry, and the response since then has been "incredible." That from CCRM Executive Director Bridget Majka, who was a call-in guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Friday. She says they have seen many people step up and are even continuing food drives to help. Majka explains that while Rural Ministry is a member of FeedMore WNY for its soup kitchen, it cannot be a FeedMore member for its food pantry...

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Jamestown School District Appoints New Assistant Principal for Tech Academy

The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education this week approved the appointment of Moira Foley to serve as the next Assistant Principal of the Raymond J. Fashano Technical Academy. Foley will begin her service to the district on November 30th. Foley joins Jamestown Public Schools after serving Broome-Tioga BOCES as...

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County Legislature Commends Local Advocate for Veterans

A Dunkirk resident who advocates for local veterans recently received a commendation from the Chautauqua County Legislature. During the panel's monthly meeting in October, Legislator John Penhollow presented the commendation to Lori Dispenza, who currently serves as a veterans service officer with the Chautauqua County Veterans Service Agency. In reading the proclamation, Penhollow noted Dispenza's record of supporting veterans since beginning her career in veterans services in 2014...

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Western N.Y. behavioral health center offers 24/7 care, even on holidays

BestSelf opened its 24/7 BestResponse Crisis Intensive Stabilization Center in January 2026 and has been serving the Western New York community since then. The center offers 24/7 mental health counseling, medication management and crisis services for those experiencing symptoms of mental health crises. "There has never been something like this...

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4th Annual Fredonia Jazz Festival Slated for Saturday

The 4th Annual Fredonia Jazz Festival is returning to the Fredonia Opera House on Saturday, November 14th. This festival is being presented in collaboration with Fredonia Opera House and in tandem of Fredonia Day of Jazz to create opportunities for young musicans to learn and for the community to experience jazz performance and education side by side.

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Jamestown Man Accused of Tossing Asphalt Chunk Through Apartment Window

Jamestown Police have arrested a city man on a felony charge after he allegedly threw a chunk of asphalt through a window at an apartment complex on Thursday. Officers were called to the Charlestowne Apartments at 30 Charles Street shortly before 12:30 PM for a criminal mischief complaint. After reviewing security footage of the complex, they discovered that 51-year-old Patrick Patterson was the person who allegedly committed the damage. Patterson was located at his residence, a short distance from the scene, and was taken into custody without incident. He was held pending arraignment on a charge of 3rd-degree criminal mischief.

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WJTN News Headlines for Fri., Nov. 13, 2026

Man from Connecticut arrested in Fredonia for making alleged threats against Vermont school... A Connecticut man staying in the Fredonia area has been arrested for allegedly making threats against a school system in Vermont. Chautauqua County Sheriff's officers say they were called to assist out-of-state police about threats to an elementary school in Brattleboro, Vt. earlier this week. Deputies say Brattleboro Police were actively searching for a person whom they allege contacted their office and threated to commit acts of violence to a school in their jurisdiction. A joint investigation found that 32-year-old Jacob Cunningham of Colchester, Conn., made the threats from here. Officers found and spoke with Cunningham... and, he was arrested for making a threat of mass harm and making a Terroristic Threat. Deputies add there were no specific threats against any schools in the county. Cunningham was taken to the county jail and arraigned. He's being held on $250,000 cash bail... $500,000 property bond. Cunningham is also facing additional charges in Vermont.

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Trustee Says DA Has Requested Removal of Flock Camera Outside Village Hall

Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt has formally requested that Flock Safety remove the camera that's mounted on a pole outside Fredonia Village Hall. That from Village Trustee Ben Brauchler, who gave an update during Monday's Board of Trustees meeting. He says that while Schmidt's request is pending, the camera has apparently been disconnected. Brauchler was also hopeful that the Town of Pomfret would take action regarding two other Flock cameras "in the immediate vicinity"...

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