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Three charged in city drug bust

Latest News September 8, 2026

Three Jamestown residents face charges after city police officers served a search warrant at 10:15 p.m. Sept. 3 at 211 E. Eighth St., lower apartment. Zulery M. Jimenez-Fuentes, 28, was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and tampering with physical evidence; Jessica Hernandez, 43, was charged with three counts of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and tampering with physical evidence; and Marcelino Hernandez, 45, was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and tampering with physical ...

Lisa Vanstrom seeks re-election to County Legislature District 15

Community September 8, 2026

Chautauqua County Legislator Lisa Vanstrom of Ellicott has announced her candidacy for re-election, representing District 15 on the Chautauqua County Legislature. Vanstrom is seeking to continue to work on behalf of local constituents, with a focus on fiscal responsibility, efficient ...

Panama to repair damaged sign

Local News September 8, 2026

PANAMA — One of the welcome signs in the village of Panama has again been damaged after previously receiving some damage last year. Panama Village Board members are now deciding whether to repair the sign or replace it. Mayor William Schneider presented two options to the board during ...

Briefly

Briefly September 8, 2026

CHQ Professionals Group To Meet For Coffee Sept. 10 WESTFIELD - The next coffee meetup of the CHQ Professionals Group will be held at Full Strength Coffee Co., 55 E. Main St., Westfield, on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The coffee meetup is part of a monthly networking series that allows local professionals to connect and share information about their work. The event is free and open to professionals of all ages and career stages. Attendees are invited to network, build new connections, and share information about the work and activities taking place throughout Chautauqua ...

Area Police Report

Police Reports September 8, 2026

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — CHAUTAUQUA — The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office was made aware of a vehicle complaint on Route 430 around 5 p.m. Friday. Deputies located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop and identified the operator to be Jack E. Wyant, 21, of Kennedy. Following an investigation, Wyant was found to be driving while intoxicated. He was taken into custody and charged with aggravated DWI, DWI, speed in zone, consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. He will be in town court later. ...