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Strong Winds Do Some Damage In County

High winds were the culprit of downed trees and wires throughout Saturday. National Weather Service spotters said the highest wind gust reported in Chautauqua County was in Fredonia before 6 p.m. at 52 mph. Other high wind gusts included: Forestville, 41; Dunkirk Airport, 40; Ripley, 37; Clymer, 36; and Jamestown Airport, 35. For today, the winds should decrease with scattered showers likely after 5 p.m. Highs in the low 60s. On Memorial Day, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

City Man Charged After Shoplifting, Police Pursuit

A 61-year-old Jamestown man is facing charges after allegedly shoplifting and leading police on a pursuit through Ellicott and Kiantone. Around 10:16 a.m. Sunday, officers of the Jamestown Police Department responded to a shoplifting at Tops on Washington Street. It was reported that a male ...

Body recovered from lake appears to be missing Lakewood man

STOW – The body of a Lakewood man who has been missing for months appears to have been recovered. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, Saturday around 8:45 a.m. deputies received a call of a possible body on the shoreline near the Stow Ferry in North Harmony. Deputies, ...

City Man Charged With Assault After Dispute

A Jamestown man is facing second-degree assault charges. At about 1:01 p.m. Friday, officers of the Jamestown Police Department responded to an address on the North side. Upon arrival officers spoke with the victim. After further investigation it was discovered that the victim, and the suspect, Wade S. Pfleuger, 45, were involved in a verbal dispute over property. During the altercation Wade punched the victim multiple times causing the victim serious physical injury. Wade was located on scene and taken into custody without incident. He was being held pending his arraignment.

City Man Charged After Destroying Property, Threatening Officer At Wal-Mart

A Jamestown man has been charged after allegedly destroying property and threatening police officers at the Lakewood Wal-Mart on Thursday. Emmanuel Molina-Nazario, 40, was charged with menacing a peace/police officer, second-degree criminal mischief and resisting arrest after Lakewood-Busti police officers responded to the store for a report of a man destroying property. The first officer responding found multiple merchandise items broken and Wal-Mart staff securing the area. The officer were told the man had moved to the back of the store, toward the Electronics Department. Officers ...

Randolph Community Mourns Passing Of RCS Junior

RANDOLPH - Randolph Central School officials are making plans to help students mourn the passing of a junior at Randolph High School. On Tuesday, Kaine Kelly, Randolph superintendent, sent a note home with students as well as posting the letter on the district's Facebook page. "It is with great sadness that we share that one of our 11th grade students passed away as the result of a motor vehicle accident," Kelly said in the letter. "We extend our deepest condolences to the student's family and loved ones. Our thoughts, prayers and support are with them during this incredibly ...