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BPU communications coordinator to retire

Local News October 9, 2026

Rebecca Robbins will retire in mid-November after 20 years as Jamestown Board of Public Utilities communications coordinator. “Becky has helped tell the BPU’s story for 20 years, always keeping our customers and community at the heart of her work,” said Kristofor Sellstrom, BPU general manager. “Her warmth, dedication and pride in her co-workers have strengthened the connection between the BPU and the people we serve. We are grateful for her many contributions and wish her a wonderful retirement with her husband Dale and their family.” Robbins came to the BPU after four ...

‘Knife’ film on Rushdie showing at Opera House

Local News October 9, 2026

The Cinema Series continues at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center with screenings of “Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie,” on Saturday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday night screening will be shown with captions visible on the screen. Inspired by ...

Ellicott homeless hotel calls decline slightly

Top stories October 9, 2026

Fall has brought a decrease in police responses to Ellicott hotels used to house the homeless. According to the minutes of Monday’s Ellicott Town Board meeting, Dan Ingrao, Ellicott police chief, said there has been a slight decrease in responses to Ellicott's hotels, while the Budget Inn not participating in the Code Blue program this winter could also help decrease calls for service over the winter months. Code violations prompted the town to close part of the Clarion Pointe hotel on Route 60 in Ellicott earlier this year, with the closure shifting some of the homeless who had ...

Cassadaga Valley welcomes inaugural class for Den of Distinction

Area Police Reports

Police Reports October 8, 2026

JAMESTOWN POLICE - Shawn A. Beardsley, 33, of Jamestown was charged with second-degree criminal impersonation, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and a traffic ticket failure to use sidewalk at 1:08 a.m. Wednesday after officers patrolling the area of Winsor Street saw a man walking in the road and conducted a street check. According to a police report, officers were eventually able to identify the male as 33 year old Shawn A. Beardsley, who officers had prior knowledge of having an outstanding bench warrant out of Jamestown City Court. During the ...