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Dunkirk man going to prison for violating probation

A Dunkirk man is headed to state prison for violating his probation. District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 45-year-old Ronnie Walker, was sentenced by Judge David W. Foley to 11 years in state prison with 3 years of post-release supervision on a Violation of Probation. In May ...

City man accused of threatening to kill federal agent on X

A Jamestown man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill a federal agent on social media. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that 43-year-old Matthew White, 43 was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with communicating interstate threats, which carries a maximum ...

Hochul has edge over potential challengers, poll shows

New York state Gov. Kathy Hochul appears to be up to the challenge when it comes to potential opponents. Hochul – whose favorability, job approval, and generic re-elect numbers are little changed from last month – leads each of three potential Republican 2026 gubernatorial candidates by ...

Auxiliary officers installed

Chautauqua County American Legion Auxiliary Officers for 2025-26 were recently elected and installed by Past County President Dawn Ransom. Seated, from left, Jane Rose, President, accepting the gavel from Past President Luanne VanOrd, newly elected Sgt. at Arms. Standing, from left: Audrey ...

PVCS grads urged to ‘keep growing’

SOUTH DAYTON – The 77th annual commencement for Pine Valley Central School District took place Sunday in the auditorium at the junior and senior high school. Wearing purple caps and gowns, the Class of 2025 strode into the auditorium to the processional of “Pomp and Circumstance.” ...

Forestville rings in commencement

FORESTVILLE – The Class of 2025 rang the bell one last time on their journey at Forestville Schools. Saturday’s Commencement ceremony served as a celebration of their hard work and a turning point for the next chapter in their stories. Following the traditional pomp and circumstance ...