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JAMESTOWN POLICE - Tyler L. Evans, 30, of Cattaraugus County was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest and second-degree criminal impersonation at 2:01 a.m. Tuesday after officers patrolling a north side neighborhood allegedly saw a ...

World Cup purchases boost NFI Group revenues

A strong second quarter - in part due to World Cup-related sales - boosted NFI Group revenues by 18.6% in the second quarter of the 2026 financial year. The company recently announced that deliveries in the second quarter increased 14.5% to 1,232 equivalent units and along with revenues ...

Clarification: Harmony Town Board has BESS moratorium, eyes zoning law change

In the article printed on Tuesday, August 11, titled “Panama continues discussion on BESS moratorium” it is stated that the town of Harmony is working on a law to ban battery storage facilities in the town. For clarification, a moratorium is currently in place in the town on these battery storage facilities, and the town is continuing to work towards developing a law alongside their lawyers and the town zoning board. A public hearing was also held in regards to this issue to allow town residents and board members to ask questions and gain information on battery storage from the ...

Cannabis retail dispensary proposed in Fredonia

FREDONIA - A marijuana retail store is being proposed in the northern end of Chautauqua County, which, if approved, would be the first one in the Dunkirk/Fredonia area. The Chautauqua County Planning Board was notified that Empire Smoke Shop 9 is seeking a Special Use Permit for an ...

Correction: Jamestown Bowling Company closure

Correction: Jamestown Bowling Company closure A court hearing has been scheduled for Aug. 17 in Buffalo to determine why an order to close Jamestown Bowling Company shouldn’t be granted. Judge Emilio Colaiacovo amended his order to show cause on Monday. Written briefs in the case are due to be submitted by Thursday with oral arguments set for 2:30 p.m. Monday. While the court has not yet ordered the bowling company to close, it could do so Monday. The Order To Show Cause was incorrectly reported in Tuesday’s edition. It was announced Saturday the bowling alley and restaurant would ...