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Fredonia quiets public comment

The people of Fredonia lost their ability to speak at village trustee meetings Monday, though only some familiar critics bothered to complain. Mayor Michael Ferguson broke a 2-2 Board of Trustees tie on a measure that “suspends the public portion of the meeting until further notice effective immediately.” The resolution stated that “previously allowed public comment…has created a safety issue within the meeting.” Trustees Ben Brauchler and Paul Wandel voted for the suspension, and Trustees LeeAnn Lazarony and Christine Cruz Keefe voted against it. Wandel sponsored the ...

Council discusses JPD’s 2026-27 GIVE grant

The Jamestown Police Department has received their funding through the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Gun Involved Violence Elimination Initiative for the 2026-2027 award period, and a resolution accepting that award was brought before city council during Monday’s ...

Ripley man injured after being struck by train

RIPLEY --- A Ripley resident escaped serious injury after being struck by a train Saturday evening. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies responded with the Ripley Fire Department and New York State Police to a reported train-versus-pedestrian incident around 9:20 p.m. It was reported the pedestrian attempted to cross the tracks before the train crossed which resulted in the pedestrian being struck. Upon arrival, emergency personnel located an injured individual near the railroad crossing. Michael Smith, 31, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported by ambulance to a ...

America gleams from sea to shining sea during World Cup

They’re standing in front of Buc-ees with iPhone cameras rolling, marveling in the aisles of Walmart, ordering stacks of waffles at Waffle House, and walking through city parks amazed that they feel safe—that women can carry their purses over their shoulder without being robbed. Did we ...

Southwestern officials honor retiring teachers

Southwestern Central School officials are recognizing 10 retiring teachers with a cumulative total of 251.75 years of service to the district. They are: Pam Piazza, 36.5 years with Southwestern. After beginning her career at Southwestern as a substitute lunch monitor in 1986, filling in ...

Trolley Car 93 project marks car’s 100th birthday with poster project

The man behind the restoration of Jamestown Street Railway Trolley Car #93 is looking for a little help to get the project to its destination. Bob Johnston has been working for years to restore the trolley car, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary in existence. Johnston is working to ...