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‘A lot of heart’

Every spring, families, friends, and members of the South Dayton community gather for a pancake breakfast with a purpose. The event raises money for the Wyatt Butcher Memorial Scholarship. For Wyatt’s family, however, it is about much more than financial support. It is a chance to ensure ...

Carroll discusses Main Street corridor standards

Carroll officials are discussing how best to make sure the town of Carroll puts its best foot forward for those driving down Main Street in Frewsburg. Alan Gustafson, code enforcement officer, said during a recent meeting that the Main Street Corridor was to be discussed during an upcoming meeting. Responding to a question by Tim Burkett, town supervisor, Gustafson said the committee is discussing how to hold those living along Main Street to a higher level of code regarding new construction and general maintenance of homes to improve appearances when people drive into town. The ...

Lawmaker proposes self-checkout discount

A state lawmaker wants to require customers to receive a 10% discount when customers use self checkout kiosks. The bill (A.11501) was introduced late in the legislative session by Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas, D-Brooklyn. It didn’t move out of committee before the end of the session. Lucas ...

Davis named inaugural JPS ‘Pillar of the Year’

Jamestown Public Schools honored a longtime employee and coach with its inaugural Pillar of the Year Award, recognizing Jamestown High School Home/School Coordinator Arrick Davis for his commitment to students, families, and the broader school community. Davis, who serves as the Home/School ...

Four injured in Saturday night boat collision

MAYVILLE --- Four individuals were taken to regional hospitals after a boat collision on Saturday night in Chautauqua Lake. The Sheriff's Office was dispatched to Prendergast Boulevard around 11:10 p.m. for the incident. There was three people on one boat and five on the other. Three victims were injured from the accident and transported to UPMC Chautauqua in Jamestown for their injuries, and one was then flown to UPMC Hamot in Erie for non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing by the Sheriff's office Navigation Division. They were assisted at the scene by the ...