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Clymer man charged with rape of underage girl

A Clymer man has been charged with second-degree rape and endangering the welfare of a child. On Thursday, an arrest warrant was issued by Busti Town Court after a Lakewood-Busti police investigation. James S. Miller, 30, of Clymer allegedly engaged in sexual contact with a female under the ...

Frewsburg returning to 9th straight semifinal

FREWSBURG — At this point in the Frewsburg girls soccer program’s timeline, the regular season is all about preparing for the playoffs. Judging by the Bears’ performance Saturday, they are ready for the postseason. Senior Audrey Eckwahl netted a hat trick and No. 3 Frewsburg directed ...

Frewsburg man charged in sex crimes with children

A yearlong investigation into online exploitation of children in southern Chautauqua County has led to the arrest of a 29-year-old Frewsburg man. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said it initiated the probe in 2025. Through its investigation a suspect was identified as Grey E. Snyder. ...

Sheridan teen charged with second-degree rape

An 18-year-old Sheridan resident has been charged with second-degree rape. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies report the youth turned himself in at the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and will be arraigned at the county jail through the Centralized Arraignment Program. Deputies had investigated an alleged sexual offense that reportedly took place in the town of Sheridan. "The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office remains committed to protecting children, safeguarding vulnerable members of our community, and thoroughly investigating allegations of offenses involving juveniles," ...

‘It’s been a blessing’

FALCONER — As is his custom in all things, Tom Ames came prepared earlier this week. While he cooked dinner — rigatoni; marinara sauce and meatballs (made from scratch by a friend); and fresh broccoli — in his Hickory Street home for him and a guest, he made sure he had room for a ...

Winning TAKE 5 ticket sold in city

A winning TAKE 5 was sold Tuesday at a Jamestown Kwik Fill. The New York Lottery announced one top-prize ticket was sold for the Wednesday TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing at 1781 Foote Ave. The prize-winning ticket is worth $17,637.50 TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. The drawing is televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. A Lottery draw game prize of any amount may be claimed up to one year from the date of the drawing.