Two Sentenced For Involvement In Drug Ring

May 4, 2026

Two Jamestown residents have been sentenced on federal drug charges for their involvement in a regional drug ring. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Monday that Kelly Berenguer, 46, of Jamestown, who was convicted of possession of methamphetamine, was sentenced to time served by U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael J. Roemer. On October 17, 2024, Kelly Berenguer’s vehicle was stopped by Jamestown Police. During a search of the vehicle, law enforcement recovered a quantity of methamphetamine and a digital scale. Berenguer was taken into custody at that time. DiGiacomo also said ...

Jamestown Man Charged In Distributing Child Porn

May 4, 2026

A Jamestown man is facing federal child pornography charges. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Monday that Connor J. Higgs, 20, of Jamestown, was charged by criminal complaint with possession and distribution of child pornography, which carry a mandatory minimum penalty of five years, and a maximum of 20 years. In August, the New York State Police received a CyberTipline Report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), regarding a Discord account, which contained suspected child pornography. Subsequent investigation traced the account to Higgs. ...

Maple Grove Puts Up 35 Runs In Doubleheader Sweep

May 2, 2026

BEMUS POINT — Maple Grove improved to 5-4 overall and 4-2 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 2 play with a doubleheader sweep of Clymer/Sherman/Panama on Saturday. The Red Dragons rallied from a 7-6 deficit with a 15-run top of the fifth inning to win the first game ...

Soft Market, Competition, Tariffs Among Reasons For eSolutions Bankruptcy

April 30, 2026

The eSolutions Furniture Group is pursuing bankruptcy in a Canadian bankruptcy court, leading to the decision to end manufacturing activities at the Jamestown Bush Industries facility. The company said this morning that the Fédéraon des caisses Desjardins du Québec, as lender and as ...

Bush Industries Closing Jamestown Plant

April 30, 2026

One day after saying it had no public information to share, Bush Industries has closed its doors. Employees were told during a 9 a.m. meeting Thursday that the Jamestown plant - and longtime headquarters of the company - was closing. Rumors had been running rampant throughout the community ...

Kennedy Man Facing Child Porn Charges

April 30, 2026

A 71-year-old Kennedy man is facing child pornography charges. In October, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation into the possession and promotion of child pornography in the town of Poland. Through a lengthy investigation, investigators identified Steven K. ...