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Dunkirk man sentenced in two gun incidents

A Dunkirk man who injured two children in a drive-by shooting and was later illegally found with a gun has been sentenced. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced Tuesday that 43-year-old Juan Cruz-Corraliza was sentenced by Judge David Foley to 5 years in state prison ...

Johnson’s musings are a must-read for area golfers

Upon pulling into the parking lot at Conewango Valley Country Club in North Warren, Pennsylvania for the 36th annual Riggs Memorial Champions last Sunday morning, I was greeted by, arguably, the area’s most passionate golf historian. To suggest that Scott M. Johnson LOVES the ...

By Joe, JHS Golf Program Is In Good Hands

A father and his son make their way to the back of a room at the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame in downtown Jamestown, turn towards a person holding a cell phone and pose for a photograph. Joe and Tyler Salvaggio are positioned perfectly, because the framed images of Professional Golf ...

Property owners in line for more school tax relief

Nearly 3 million New Yorkers across the state will receive over $2 billion in tax relief this summer and fall through New York's School Tax Relief (STAR) program. STAR provides property tax relief to eligible homeowners and seniors statewide. While some STAR recipients will receive their benefit in the form of a tax exemption this year, many other recipients will receive a tax credit and will be sent a check in the mail this summer and fall. “The start of summer is also the start of STAR tax relief season for millions of New Yorkers,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “From tax credits ...

Brocton man facing 35 charges in burglary of Amish residences

A Brocton man was arraigned Monday on a 35-count indictment handed down by a Chautauqua County Grand Jury involving burglaries at Amish residences. District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 46-year-old Jarrett Sikes has charges that include 11 counts of second-degree burglary, nine counts of fourth-degree grand larceny, nine counts of fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, two counts of third-degree criminal possession of stolen property, two counts of two counts of third-degree grand larceny and second-degree attempted burglary after a months-long investigation ...

Man tied to fentanyl cases sentenced for parole violation

A Dunkirk man nabbed a number of times in the north county for having fentanyl has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison by Judge David W. Foley following a violation of probation hearing. District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced Tuesday that Dakota Cordell, 29, was placed on a ...