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Briefly September 24, 2026

Reservations Accepted For Audubon Enchanted Forest The Audubon Community Nature Center is accepting registration for its Enchanted Forest being held starting at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2-3. Starting at 6 p.m., walks go out every 10 minutes and last about 40 minutes. The last walk starts at 8 p.m. After the walk, there is a campfire and live music with snacks and drinks available to purchase. Inside the Nature Center building will be crafts, live animals, and exhibits to explore. Admission is $14 for adults, $10.50 for Nature Center members and children ages 3-15, and free for ...

VFW Post 8647 hosts golf tournament to benefit Mayville Food Pantry

Local News September 24, 2026

Lake Chautauqua Memorial VFW Post 8647 sponsored its annual golf tournament to benefit the Mayville Food Pantry recently. The tournament began 27 years ago when former post commander Donald Skellie and his wife, Bonnie, organized the first golf event. Skellie passed away several years ago but the event continues to be held each year. VFW Auxiliary members Doug Johnson and Shannon Larson were co-chairs. Larson was a key volunteer and organizer of the event. The rain held off with 116 golfers playing the Chautauqua Lake Course. Proceeds of $6,500 will be divided between the Mayville ...

Area Police Reports

Police Reports September 24, 2026

JAMESTOWN POLICE - Britney M. Nieves, 27, of Jamestown was charged with DWI and traffic violations at 5:09 a.m. Sept. 20 after officers responded to a request to check the well being of a person at Center and Crane streets. Officers arrived to find Nieves in a vehicle that had been driven off the road and gotten stuck before Nieves allegedly fell asleep behind the wheel. Nieves was charged, taken to the city jail for processing and later released to be in Jamestown City Court later. - Jordan S. Woodmansee, 27, of Jamestown was charged with DWAI drugs and seventh-degree criminal ...

DeAngelo named to 2026 Upstate NY Super Lawyer list

Local News September 24, 2026

Charles S. DeAngelo, a partner at Fessenden Laumer & DeAngelo PLLC, has been named to the Upstate New York 2026 Super Lawyers list. This is the tenth time DeAngelo has been named to the Upstate New York Super Lawyer list. DeAngelo was selected in the practice area of general litigation. ...

Deppas appointed new Persell MS assistant principal

Local News September 24, 2026

The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education has approved the appointment of Sydney Deppas to serve as assistant principal of Persell Middle School. Deppas succeeds Michelle Buccola, who was recently appointed as the principal of Lincoln Elementary School. Deppas currently serves as an ...