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New charges announced in Zaso drug ring

The investigation into a drug ring in Jamestown is now spreading to Rochester with new charges against a pair of Rochester residents. . U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo recently announced a federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment charging Quentin L. Yancey a/k/a Q, 39, and ...

School district honors retirees

Jamestown Public Schools honored 2026 retirees during a reception held recently in the JPS Board Room at the Deke Kathman Administrative Offices. Retirees were recognized with descriptions of their service by their principal or supervisor, and were awarded a certificate, a mug, and a lapel ...

UCAN to host fundraising gala Saturday

With a lot of work ongoing for UCAN City Mission, specifically on their women with children’s shelter, UCAN is set to host a gala on the first Saturday in June for both fundraising and awareness. Executive Director Bruce Baehr said that the UCAN board decided to host a gala as it has ...

Man killed in motorcycle mishap had county connections

In the midst of Memorial Day celebrations, a 20-year-old man who was admired and well-liked in his hometown of Harborcreek, Pa., as well as his workplace in French Creek, was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident. On the afternoon of May 25, Tyler R. Storicks died after an SUV crossed ...

Mortgage tax revenue up, especially in cities

It appears home sales are not slowing down in Chautauqua County. During the county legislature meeting, lawmakers approved $860,447 be sent to various towns, villages and cities which was collected from the county’s 1.25% mortgage tax. The tax is collected on any new or refinanced ...