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City man charged after domestic incident

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A Jamestown man faces three felony charges after an incident Sunday that included stealing a woman's car and attacking police officers after they had taken him to the city jail. Brandley D. Churchill, 36, of Jamestown was charged with first-degree felony criminal contempt, fourth-degree felony grand larceny, second-degree felony assault, second-degree criminal contempt, third-degree unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, two counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief and resisting arrest at 10:12 a.m. Sunday after officers responded to a north side home for a reported domestic incident. ...

Jamestown, CVCS continue transportation agreement

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Two area school districts have entered into a shared services agreement for transportation services, to help with the increasing challenges in staffing bus drivers that are continuing to occur both locally and nationally. Jamestown Public Schools and Cassadaga Valley Central School approved a shared services agreement at the Jamestown Board of Education’s August 11 meeting, and Cassadaga Valley’s August 12 board meeting. The agreement will be used on an as-needed basis and came about due to Cassadaga Valley having needs to collaborate with other school districts last year sometimes ...

Quilt Guild awards scholarship

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Mary Lundmark of Kennedy is this year’s recipient of the $500 scholarship offered annually by the Chautauqua Region Quilt Guild. Lundmark graduated from Falconer High School in June and is the daughter of Charlie and Stefanie Lundmark. She is active in community service projects, tutoring, ...

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LAKEWOOD-BUSTI POLICE - LAKEWOOD - Christina M. Estus, 49, of Jamestown was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance at 1:51 a.m. Friday after a Lakewood-Busti patrol officer pulled a vehicle over on Fairmount Avenue and Southwestern Drive. Assistance was provided by Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies, Ellicott police and the New York State Police, who charged Estus after an investigation. Estus was allegedly found with methamphetamine. Estus will be in Busti Town Court later. - Kevin L. Bellardo, 54, of Jamestown was charged with seventh-degree ...

Kinzua Skywalk ready for fall

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KINZUA - The Kinzua Bridge is ready for its annual turn in the autumn spotlight. Located a few miles off historic Route 6 near Mount Jewett in the heart of the PA Wilds, the 339-acre Kinzua Bridge State Park, located in McKean County, is the home of the reinvented Kinzua Viaduct. Once the ...

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Humane Society To Host Wellness, Whiskers Event Wednesday The Chautauqua County Humane Society and WNY Whole Body Health will host Wellness & Whiskers, an evening dedicated to exploring the connection between human wellness and the well-being of pets, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2 at the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown. The evening’s theme, “Healthy Together: What Our Pets Teach Us About Wellness and How We Can Return the Favor,” will highlight everyday lessons pets offer about movement, rest, connection and presence. Attendees will learn about signs ...