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WACS notes budget increase of 8.8%

Westfield Academy and Central School Board of Education members received the fourth and final budget study session from District Business Manager Josh Melquist and District Superintendent Ryan Sikorski at a recent meeting. Melquist focused on the three-part budget, which includes administration, capital and program, and reviewed anticipated revenues. He highlighted rising costs, staffing considerations and a proposed tax levy increase. In administration, the district anticipates total expenses of $2,257,121, which is 10.52% of the total proposed budget. Capital costs are projected at ...

City man, Buffalo woman charged in narcotics conspiracy

A Jamestown man has been indicted in a narcotics conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Friday a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Brandon Murray, 41, and Latika Saintkitts, 35, of Buffalo. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life. In addition, Saintkitts is charged with distribution of crack cocaine and fentanyl. According to the indictment, between 2021, and September 2024, Murray and Saintkitts conspired with others to possess and distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin. In addition, ...

Man faces weapons charges in Fredonia incident

A 44-year-old who resides in Maryland and South Carolina has been identified and charged in connection with a shelter in place order that occurred Wednesday in the village of Fredonia. In a news release issued Friday night, Fredonia Police Department reported that Kyle L. Denhardt, 44, was unwanted, refused to leave a residence, and was possibly in possession of a handgun during the daylong incident that started in the morning and ended around 9 p.m. Members of the Fredonia Police Department responded to the scene and assisted the resident off the property while officers attempted to ...

Ollie – Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue

Ollie was transferred to NCCR from an overcrowded shelter facility to give him a better chance at finding his forever family. He is a neutered male believed to be a Labrador/Husky mix, full-grown at approximately 45-50 lbs., and approximately 2 years old. Ollie is a wonderful pup with good ...

Grady- Westfield Stray Cat Rescue

This is Grady. Grady strikes a regal pose as he takes a break from activities at the Shelter! This super friendly guy also boasts a very soft gray coat and pure white bib - he is a real looker! Grady loves interacting with people and enjoys being with his feline friends! Grady is neutered, ...

Spice – Chautauqua County Humane Society

Spice, this week’s Chautauqua County Humane Society Pet of the Week, is a gorgeous orange tabby girl with the perfect blend of sweetness and sass. She loves being pet and will happily climb into someone’s lap if they’re accepting visitors. She’s not a fan of being picked up - this ...