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New Jersey takes advantage of 5 errors to beat Puerto Rico

Atlantic Shore, New Jersey, took advantage of five Puerto Rico errors, including a pair in a six-run seventh inning en route to an 11-2 win in Game 2 of the Babe Ruth 13-year-old World Series on Saturday at Diethrick Park. The Middle Atlantic Region champions pounded out 10 hits and ...

Hawaii takes BRWS opener

A pair of early uprisings lifted Mililani, Hawaii, to victory in the opening game of the Babe Ruth 13-year-old World Series on Saturday at Diethrick Park. Isaac Saoit was in the middle of them both. Hawaii’s No. 5 hitter smashed an RBI triple during a three-run first inning and an RBI ...

The road to Rhode Island

I don’t want to start another August column asking, “Where did the summer go?” but where did the summer go? It’s already time for corn, deep summer family vacations, and bowls filled with garden tomatoes. And fruit flies everywhere in the kitchen—the downside of abundance. This is ...

Area Police Reports

JAMESTOWN POLICE - Justin A. Conklin, 27, of Jamestown was charged with aggravated criminal contempt, first-degree criminal contempt, second-degree strangulation and second-degree assault after officers responded to a reported domestic dispute at 2:16 a.m. Friday on the north side of Jamestown. Conklin allegedly strangled the other person, causing a loss of consciousness and physical injury. Conklin had a valid Order of Protection to stay-away from the other person. Conklin was charged and taken to the city jail until he could be arraigned. - Lisa M. Weaver, 37, of Jamestown was ...

County to host Overdose Awareness Week events

Together We Can CHQ will host several events as part of Chautauqua County Overdose Awareness Week from Aug. 25 to Aug. 31. Throughout the week, the community is invited to participate in themed activities at several local events culminating in the county’s observance of International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31. Together We Can CHQ is a community-driven overdose awareness coalition dedicated to fostering hope, healing, connection and compassion. Through its Be the Light Initiatives, the coalition works to fight stigma, support recovery, honor lives, and strengthen the ...

What’s in city’s Safe Streets For All projects

 Jamestown's Safe Streets for All Plan will take its turn on center stage in the next two weeks. The plan is scheduled for discussion at this week's Planning Commission meeting as well as at an Aug. 26 meeting starting at 5 p.m. at the James Prendergast Library. So, what's in the plan? There are nine potential project locations identified so far. Here's what's up for discussion at public meetings over the next couple of weeks. MAIN STREET Main Street from Second to Sixth streets is an area that has seen four injuries involving fatalities or serious injuries. Possible ...