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International Film Fest Held Today In Jamestown

Jamestown is hosting the International New York Film Festival for one day Friday at the Cappa Theater of the Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St. Screening 25 films of all genres from around the world all day from 10 a.m. and ending with the Diamond Globe Awards at 8 p.m. The world ...

North Harmony Man Charged With Poisoning Dogs

NORTH HARMONY — A town man is facing a number of cruelty to animals charges after 10 dogs were poisoned. At 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, sheriff’s deputies and the Chautauqua County Humane Society responded to an address on Route 394 for a report of animal abuse and neglect filed through the ...

Fatal Collision In Portland

A Dunkirk man died after crashing during a police pursuit on Route 5 Wednesday in the town of Portland. New York State Police at Fredonia report an investigation determined troopers initiated a pursuit after observing Joseph Damico, 44, operating a motor vehicle westbound on State Route 5 in ...

Vehicle Crashes On Felton Road

A jeep traveling experienced brake failure, leading the driver and passengers to exit the moving vehicle around 10 a.m. The unoccupied vehicle then continued through a ditch, crossed Felton Road in the town of Westfield and came to a stop near a grape field. Personal injuries were reported. ...

Dunkirk Duo Facing U.S. Fraud Charges

Two Dunkirk men are being charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States and theft of government funds. On Wednesday, U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that a federal grand jury returned the indictment on Lamont Brown, 37, and Jesus Ramos, 41. The charges carry a maximum penalty ...

Drought Conditions Worsen Across State

Chautauqua County remains under a drought watch while a warning has been issued for neighboring Cattaraugus County. Gov. Kathy Hochul, with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Wednesday announced a drought warning was issued in 12 counties in the Adirondack and ...