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JAMESTOWN POLICE - Jason R. Hines, 20, of Jamestown was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and second-degree harassment at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday after officers responded to a south side home for a reported domestic incident. Hines allegedly hit a woman in the face while she was holding a 3-month-old infant. Hines was charged without incident and taken to the city jail until he could be arraigned. According to a police report, the infant was not injured CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE - DUNKIRK - The West Dunkirk Fire Department and several mutual aid fire departments ...

Congressional candidates Langworthy, Gies talk costs, Iran

Congressional candidates Aaron Gies and Nick Langworthy debated recently at an Elmira television station. Republican incumbent Langworthy and Democrat challenger Gies seek to represent New York’s 23rd Congressional District. The candidates did not have questions provided in advance. The ...

Chautauqua Lake fourth graders celebrate fall with Ripley students

MAYVILLE — For the third year, Chautauqua Lake Central School fourth graders were given the opportunity to take part in a day of seasonal fall fun and activities with a visit to Ripley Central School. The fall festival brings students from the two schools together for hands-on activities, ...

Clymer residents hear about water project, rates during hearing

CLYMER — Clymer’s ongoing upgrade to the town’s water system is bringing with it an increase in rates for those on the town’s water service. A public hearing was held during the town’s October meeting, including a presentation on where the water project currently stands and how ...

Everwild Land Trust receives state funding

The Everwild Land Trust has received a $99,212 state Stewardship and Resource Management Grant. The state DEC recently awarded $2.7 million to 45 not-for-profit land trusts across the state. The funding, made available through the Conservation Partnership Program, will support 56 projects designed to support land trusts and their ongoing work. “This year marks the 22nd round of Conservation Partnership Program grants, demonstrating New York’s commitment to supporting Land Trusts in their important work,” said Amanda Lefton, state DEC commissioner. “Partnerships with land ...