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Pair charged in child endangerment after dispute

A dispute between neighbors led to child endangerment charges against a pair of city residents last week. At about 3:40 p.m. Thursday, Jamestown Police Department officers responded to a residence on the East side of the city for a harassment complaint. It was determined that Robert J. ...

Holy Apostles Parish Choir to sing patriotic anthems Sunday

The Holy Apostles Parish Choir will sing patriotic anthems on Sunday, Nov. 8, at Saints Peter and Paul church during the 11 a.m. mass in honor of Veteran’s Day. The choir will be accompanied by organ and brass and is under the direction of Anne F. Dolce. All are welcome to attend.

City man charged in burglary, threats

A Jamestown man is facing charges after a burglary and making threats with a weapon. Demarco D. Lathan, 37, was charged with felony first-degree burglary, fourth-degree criminal mischief and second-degree menacing. At around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, officers of the Jamestown Police Department ...

Odds of Dunkirk hosting a nuclear site increases

The odds of Dunkirk being able to host a nuclear facility if it wants to is increasing. During the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency meeting, Chief Executive Officer Mark Geise noted there were eight communities across the state that submitted an application to host one new nuclear facility to be constructed in the state. Now, he said, the state is actually eyeing constructing five nuclear facilities. Geise said one of the sites has been selected. That was Fort Drum. “That leaves four more of the seven communities that are in (consideration). That’s pretty ...

Audubon Thanksgiving with the Birds is Nov. 21

The Audubon Community Nature Center provides the turkey, gravy, and beverages for its oldest tradition, Thanksgiving with the Birds, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Years ago, Audubon’s founders cooked soup in an outdoor pot, brought lawn chairs and ate their ...

Benefit to be held Sunday for Riley Olmstead

On Sunday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 6 p.m., a community benefit event for Riley Olmstead will be held at the War Vets Recreation Club, 3431 Fluvanna Ave.. The afternoon will include a spaghetti dinner, basket raffles, additional raffles, and more, with proceeds helping Olmstead and his family as ...