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Man accused of injuring group with a knife

SINCLAIRVILLE – An Ohio man has been arrested for allegedly injuring multiple people with a knife. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, deputies as well as New York state troopers responded to an address on Route 60, Sinclairville Tuesday around 8:50 p.m. for a report of a male armed with a knife involved in a physical altercation. The suspect was identified as Calvin Gibson-Harrison, 61, of Toledo. Police allege that after the physical altercation, Gibson-Harrison then grabbed a large knife and started to cut individuals who were at the scene, resulting in ...

Salamanca man charged with rape

HANOVER – A Salamanca resident is accused of having sexual relations with a minor earlier this year. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that 22-year-old Keion T. Tyger was charged with third-degree rape and endangering the welfare of a child. It is alleged that in January he engaged in sexual intercourse with a juvenile while in the town of Hanover. Tyger was arraigned in Chautauqua County Supreme Court.

Medina Cuts Trojans Down In Final 4-0

HAMBURG — The Southwestern baseball team had not won a sectional title since 1982 and on Saturday the Trojans had the opportunity to end that drought. However, in the way were the current standard in Class B baseball, top-seed Medina. The Mustangs have won four of the past five ...

Herman Hurls Gowanda To Section VI Class C Championship

HAMBURG — Blake Herman hopped up and down. Let out a scream. Tossed off his cap. Spread his arms wide. Sprinted toward catcher Jayden Fish, who leaped into his arms. And then the battery mates spun each other around as they shared a long, celebratory embrace. It marked the first time ...

Cassadaga Job Corps under ‘pause’

CASSADAGA – It appears Job Corps in Chautauqua County will be closing its doors, at least for the immediate future. The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that it is “pausing Job Corps Center operations at contractor-operated Job Corps centers nationwide.” The Cassadaga Job Corps, ...

Man With Jamestown Ties Going To Prison For Selling Cocaine

A man who is a resident of both Jamestown and Buffalo is headed to prison for selling illegal drugs. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Nicholas Gaskin, 37, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, was sentenced to serve 3 years and five months in prison by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who handled the case, stated that in March 2022, Jamestown Police officers stopped a vehicle in which Gaskin was a passenger. Gaskin was arrested because of an active arrest warrant. Officers searched ...