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City Woman Charged In Assault With Knife

A Jamestown woman is facing numerous charges after an assault at a southside residence late Saturday. Brandi R. Haight, 33, is facing charges of first-degree assault, two counts of first-degree burglary, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, resisting arrest, fourth-degree criminal ...

Jamestown Woman Dies In Hamburg Officer-Involved Shooting

A 36-year-old Jamestown woman died in an officer-involved shooting that took place in Hamburg on Friday. On Saturday afternoon, the Town of Hamburg Police Department named the deceased female as Lisa Haight. Police say Haight was responsible for a burglary that took place on Willet Road and ...

Famous Groundhogs Predict An Early Spring

DUNKIRK -- Winter's worst could be over, if Dunkirk Dave has his say. At sunrise on Friday, the second-longest prognosticating groundhog did not see his shadow and proclaimed an early spring. His prediction is in line with the granddaddy groundhog from Pennsylvania. Punxsutawney Phil ...

The February 2 Rundown

Here is a rundown of stories that can be found in Friday's edition of The Post-Journal. Please click the link above ("The Rundown") in an email or the triangle (below the picture) on the website.

South County Man Indicted On Criminal Sex Act Charges

MAYVILLE — A nine-count indictment against a south county man accused of committing sexual acts against a child was announced Thursday by the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office. Jacob Feldt, 37, was arraigned on the latest charges Wednesday where bail was set at $250,000 cash or ...

Woman Who Entered Water To Elude Police Rescued After Being Swept Away

Petit larceny and resisting arrest charges were announced for a Jamestown woman who walked into the Chadakoin River to elude police only to be quickly swept away. Huntyr M. Swanson, 23, on Wednesday was transported to UPMC Chautauqua for an evaluation following her frigid dip in the water. ...