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CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE - MAYVILLE - Heather R. Coon, 33, of Mayville was charged with third-degree criminal mischief at 1:03 p.m. Monday after deputies responded to an address in the town of Chautauqua for a report of an altercation. Coon allegedly damaged the property of another person valued at more than $250. Coon was taken to the Sheriff's Office for processing before being taken to the Chautauqua County Jail for centralized arraignment.

City residents ask for memorial to Tony Dolce

The loss of former councilman Tony Dolce in July was felt across the city, and a few city residents have approached the City Council during Monday’s voting session about the possibility of naming something after him. Fulton Street resident Paul Wolff approached the council during ...

Cool Addition

BEMUS POINT — As the major renovations continue on Bemus Point’s historic Hotel Lenhart, one such renovation includes a custom “eco-loop” system for air conditioning. According to a recent Facebook post, the Hotel Lenhart is set to have a system that will bring “modern comfort to ...

City man charged with arson after Prendergast Avenue fire

A Jamestown man has been charged with arson after a fire that damaged a Prendergast Avenue home on Aug. 25. William El Blakey, 38, of Jamestown, was charged Tuesday with third-degree arson and second-degree criminal mischief in relation to the fire at 629 Prendergast Ave., Jamestown, on Aug. 25. An investigation into the incident was conducted by Jamestown police officers and city fire investigators as the cause of the fire was determined to be suspicious. The investigation found that Blakey allegedly ignited a mattress located on the lower porch of the structure, and the resulting ...

Ellery supports Bemus Creek dredging application

The town of Ellery is supporting a county grant application that would pay to dredge a portion of Bemus Creek. Dave McCoy, Chautauqua County Department of Planning watershed coordinator, recently addressed the Ellery Town Board regarding the county's pursuit for a state Local Waterfront ...

Audubon seeking volunteers for Enchanted Forest

The Audubon Community Nature Center is looking for volunteers to take part in the center’s non-scary Enchanted Forest event. Hundreds of children and adults are needed Friday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 3. Some volunteers act as guides through a luminary-lit enchanted trail where children ...