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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Megan B. Leeper, 25, of Jamestown, was charged June 7 with driving while ability impaired by drugs and alcohol, DWI with a child in the vehicle, four counts of endangering the welfare of a child, and other traffic infractions. According to police, at about 8:06 p.m., officers were on patrol in the area of West Harrison Street and Barret Avenue, when they observed a vehicle stopped in the intersection with a damaged street sign, and a stop sign lodged underneath it. Officers, police said, initiated a traffic stop, and identified Leeper as the driver. During ...

Falconer Powersports helps area vets

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FALCONER - It’s a worthy cause. On Thursday, Falconer Powersports, 1951 E. Main St., is partnering with Riding 22 States in 22 Days to help raise awareness for treatment of veterans and their families who confront mental issues on a daily basis. Randy Zahm, of Falconer Powersports ...

Flames damage Westfield home

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Crews responded to a house fire late Sunday in the village of Westfield. The incident occurred at 43 Wood St. with crews from the village, town, Ripley, Brocton, North Lake and Portland responding.

Chautauqua Lake names April Students of Month

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MAYVILLE - Chautauqua Lake Central School officials recently recognized the school’s April Students of the Month. Representing 7th grade is Anya Olson, who is known for her positive attitude, attention to detail, and thoughtful approach to her work. Always prepared and enthusiastic ...

Tardive Dyskinesia webpage launched by Rural Minds

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To raise awareness about tardive dyskinesia, the nonprofit Rural Minds has launched an educational webpage, “Tardive Dyskinesia: What You Need to Know,” with support from Neurocrine Biosciences and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries. Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder that causes uncontrolled, repetitive movements of the face, body, or both that can impact a person’s professional, educational, social, and emotional life. The movements can include blinking, grimacing, lip-smacking, or jerking motions of the arms, legs, or torso, and they are not within a person’s control. ...

Dunkirk man facing sex crimes charges involving children

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A Dunkirk man is facing charges connected to sex crimes against children. New York State Police at Fredonia reported its Bureau of Criminal Investigation charged Terry M. Reynolds, 38, with felony predatory sexual assault against a child, first-degree felony rape, felony promoting a sexual ...