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Langworthy re-elected, but his role will change

Rep. Nick Langworthy will remain the 23rd Congressional representative in Congress, though he will be taking on a different role in the House minority when the new Congress is seated in January. Langworthy defeated Aaron Gies of Olean, 59.4% to 39.15%, with Langworthy receiving 181,807 of ...

GOP keeps County Legislature control

It appears Republicans will once again hold the majority of the Chautauqua County Legislature and have a shot of getting a super majority. Currently Republicans hold a 12-7 advantage in the legislature. Following Tuesday’s unofficial election results, it appears Republicans have at least ...

Comedy Center to launch Susan Sargent Caregiver Week

The National Comedy Center will launch its first Susan Sargent Caregiver Week to honor caregivers supporting loved ones through illness, disability or other conditions requiring care. Presented during National Family Caregivers Month and reflecting its 2026 theme, “Care Connects Us,” ...

Area Police Reports

JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Jonathon C. Swan, 60, of Jamestown was charged with Fugitive from Justice after police witnessed Swan trespassing at a closed business. It was also found that he had an active warrant for his arrest in Pennsylvania. Swan was taken into custody and is being held pending his arraignment. - Dakota J. Raymond, 28, of Jamestown was charged at 1:11 a.m. Tuesday with resisting arrest and multiple active warrants after officers patrolling the area of Foote Avenue and Allen Street saw Raymond riding a bicycle while known to have multiple active warrants out of ...

YWCA Lake Lodge’s future is uncertain

The future of the Young Women’s Christian Association of Jamestown’s Lake Lodge is uncertain. The rental property at 185 E Terrace Ave, Lakewood, is no longer accepting reservations, and the YWCA has refunded all security deposits for upcoming scheduled events. “We have refunded all ...