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Westfield lands $4.5M grant for downtown

The village of Westfield has been awarded $4.5 million by the state for its Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The announcement was made Wednesday afternoon by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The village of Cattaraugus was the biggest winner in Western New York, getting $10 million, while the village of Angola also was awarded $4.5 million. “Our state’s downtowns unite friends and families, and these investments will only help reshape neighborhoods to become more vibrant destinations for shopping, dining and living,” Hochul said. “Through our Pro-Housing Communities Program, affordable ...

Sherman Woman Charged With Arson

SHERMAN – A Sherman woman was arrested following a fire Sunday night. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, around 10:40 p.m. a structure fire occurred around 10:40 p.m. Scanner reports indicate it was to a barn on Bailey Hill Road. Deputies allege that 21-year-old Susan Hostetler intentionally set the fire following a dispute. She was transported to the Chautauqua County Jail for Centralized Arraignment and was charged with third-degree arson and second-degree criminal mischief in the 2nd degree. She will appear in the Town of Sherman court at a later date.

Panama Wins Class D Title

Senior Carter Brink had 38 points, 10 rebounds and five assists to lead the Panama Panthers to the first boys basketball title in program history with a 78-69 victory over Bridgehampton in the Class D final Saturday evening at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena. In the final game of his final ...

Jamestown Woman Indicted In Narcotics Conspiracy

A Jamestown woman could face 10 years in prison and a maximum of life after an indictment to a narcotics conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Friday a federal grand jury is charging Latika Saintkitts a/k/a Tika, 34. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Joshua A. Violanti and Louis A. Testani, who are handling the case, stated that according to the indictment, between 2018, and May 26, 2022, Saintkitts conspired with Joseph S. Zaso and others, to sell heroin and fentanyl in the Jamestown area. Co-defendants include Andres Pizzaro Campos, Max Pizzaro Campos, Cindy Frank, Edward ...

City Man Admits Role In Meth Ring

A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Friday that Aaron Miller, 31, made the admission to U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. The plea carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a $1,000,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who is handling the case, stated Miller bought and sold methamphetamine and cocaine for profit and for his own use. He received large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine from co-defendant Jun Martinez, ...

Panama Advances To Class D Final

BINGHAMTON – At the start of the basketball season, Panama head coach Ed Nelson wrote the No. 25 on a board in his classroom, knowing his Panthers would need to play that many games to get to the state final. When they left school Thursday, that number stood at two. Now it’s down to ...