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Council Approves Tax Cap Levy Override

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The City Council has approved an override of the state’s 2% tax cap - though council members hope not to have to use it. During Monday’s voting session, which followed a public hearing, the City Council officially approved the override. Before the approval, Councilman Tony Dolce, R-Ward ...

Penalty For Safe Storage Of Firearms Heads To Senate

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A group of 49 Assembly Democrats are trying again to pass legislation that would allow penalties for those who don’t safely store their firearms in the presence of a minor. The Assembly passed Francesco’s Law in 2025, but the bill died in the state Senate. The Assembly passed the 2026 ...

South Dayton Man Gets Nine Years Prison For Child Porn

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A South Dayton man will be serving time after being convicted of receipt of child pornography. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Wednesday that Joseph A. Buelow, 31, was sentenced to serve 108 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J Vilardo. In February 2024, the West ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Andrew J. Cowan, 33, of Jamestown, was charged May 12 with driving while intoxicated. According to police, at about 11:39 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop at Washington and 14th streets, for an observed traffic violation. During the investigation, police ...

Beaujean Road Site To Be Cleaned Up In June

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MAYVILLE – A long-time problem property near Chautauqua Lake Central School will soon be cleaned up. During the Chautauqua Town Board meeting, board members approved a bid by Lang Enterprises of Mayville to clean up 7127 Beaujean Road which is located not far from the village line. ...

Gas Prices Hit Highest Level In Four Years

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The average price for a gallon of gas in Jamestown is five cents higher this week at $4.640, though prices have stabilized in recent days after a late-week increase. After some consistent declines, the national average price for gasoline rose towards the end of last week. Monday’s national ...