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C/S/P Advances To Class D Title Game

VESTAL – Clymer/Sherman/Panama and Dolgeville were the top-ranked Class D teams in the state entering Friday. It turns out, the gap between them is quite large. Tate Catanese threw for four touchdowns as No. 1 Clymer/Sherman/Panama turned a 36-0 halftime lead into a 43-14 victory over the ...

Lake Snows Could Accumulate 3 To 4 Feet

Western New York's first snow event of the season will continue to impact the region through Monday. Gov. Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to prepare as a significant lake effect snow moves into communities east of Lakes Erie and Ontario with the potential for multiple feet of snow. Lake ...

Portions Of Interstates 90, 86 Closed In Pennsylvania

Interstate 90 is facing issues due to the winter storm. On the New York state side, the interstate is closed from exit 59 (Dunkirk - Fredonia - NY Route 60) to the State Line until further notice. All westbound traffic must exit at exit 59. Motorists should expect delays and should seek alternate routes. Over the border, PennDOT has temporarily closed several interstates in Erie County, Pa. -- Interstate 90 eastbound and westbound lanes from Interstate 79 to the New York state line. -- Interstate 86 westbound lanes from I-90 to the New York state line. The entire length of I-90 and ...

Snow May Impact Delivery; Online Access Offered During Storm

Delivery of the weekend Sunday Post-Journal is expected to be impacted by the lake-effect snowstorm that is hitting Chautauqua County. On Saturday and Sunday, the The Post-Journal will offer free web access for its online content. In addition, print subscribers will have continue to have access to our electronic edition.

Jamestown Man Going To Prison For Role In Drug Conspiracy

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross has announced that Timothy Snyder, 44, of Jamestown, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and 100 grams or more of heroin, was sentenced to serve 12 years and 10 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who is handling the case, stated that Snyder was a drug trafficking associate of Rocco Beardsley. As a part of Beardsley’s drug trafficking organization, Snyder, a manager and supervisor, sold, stored, and ...

Jamestown Man Sentenced For Meth Charge

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross has announced that Justin Brooks, 35, of Jamestown, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, was sentenced to serve 8 years and one month in prison by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who handled the case, stated that on Feb. 8, 2021, Jamestown Police officers responded to Brooks’ residence on Bush Street for a report of a possible assault and initiated an investigation into a burglary/assault. Subsequently, officers executed a search warrant at ...