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Police Reports September 8, 2026

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — CHAUTAUQUA — The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office was made aware of a vehicle complaint on Route 430 around 5 p.m. Friday. Deputies located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop and identified the operator to be Jack E. Wyant, 21, of Kennedy. Following an investigation, Wyant was found to be driving while intoxicated. He was taken into custody and charged with aggravated DWI, DWI, speed in zone, consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. He will be in town court later. ...

District attorney sues for drug deal proceeds

Lawmaker proposes open process to fill vacant offices

Top stories September 8, 2026

Voters will have a chance to choose Tony Dolce’s replacement in November. But until Jan. 1, Dolce’s replacement will be chosen by the city Republicans with consent of the City Council. Jamestown’s city charter spells out the process for filling a council vacancy. The remaining City Council members must vote by a majority to appoint a replacement within 60 days. The new appointee must belong to the exact same political party as the member who died, with the appointee serving until the next scheduled general election. The appointed replacement serves until the next scheduled ...

CCHS: Pet Expo brings community together

Local News September 8, 2026

The Chautauqua County Humane Society will present Pet Expo 2026, made possible through the support of presenting sponsors Supportive Divorce Solutions and Happy Hounds Hotel & Day Spa. Why is the Humane Society putting the event on for a second year? The answer is simple, according to CCHS officials - because Pet Expo 2025 proved that this region is ready and eager to unite around the wellbeing of animals. Last year, pets were adopted right from the floor of the Northwest Arena, families made meaningful connections, and shelters and rescues formed relationships to strengthen the ...

Larson seeks re-election to county legislature

Community September 8, 2026

County Legislator Fred Larson has announced his run for re-election to the County Legislature. “I am running for re-election to fight to make it more affordable to live in Chautauqua County and to fight to reverse our catastrophic job losses of the past 15 years. Employment in Chautauqua ...

CHQ Transit may build bus wash station

Local News September 8, 2026

The county’s public transportation program is looking to build a station where it can wash its own buses. During the recent Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, lawmakers unanimously approved a resolution to sell 112 Tiffany Ave., Jamestown, for the amount owed on it for back taxes, ...