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JPD SWAT bulletproof vest purchase on council agenda

Local News September 14, 2026

The Jamestown Police Department’s SWAT team is in need of purchasing new bulletproof vests, and a resolution approving that purchase is up for discussion tonight by city council. According to tonight’s agenda, the SWAT team is in need of 15 new specialized tactical bulletproof vests and related protective equipment. The proposed purchase includes vests and pouches from The Resource Center, along with ballistic plates and backers from Federal Eastern International, to provide team members with the appropriate protection for tactical operations. The vests and pouches being ...

Mayville library seeks more funds following 2022 attack

Briefly

Briefly September 14, 2026

Bethlehem Lutheran Church To Host Takeout Chicken Dinner Sept. 17 FALCONER - Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Falconer will host a takeout chicken and biscuit dinner starting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, until sold out. The price will be $10 for adults and $5 for children under 6. Dinner, vegetables and dessert are included. The church is located at 20 N. Phetteplace St., Falconer. The proceeds will benefit the Bethlehem Lutheran Mission Fund. For more information or to order, call 716-665-2102. Master Gardeners To Host Program Sept. 16 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua ...

Step Forward

Local News September 14, 2026

HANOVER — A major step forward was taken on Thursday afternoon for healthcare across northern Chautauqua County and the Cattaraugus Reservation. After more than a year of planning, jumping through hoops, and renovating a vacant hospital, the doors finally opened at New York Medical Center in ...

Community September 14, 2026

Jamestown Farmers Market’s eight-week fall community-supported agriculture program is open for signups through Oct. 2. Participants will receive a weekly share of produce from local farms and farmers with two convenient pickup times on Wednesdays at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at 410 N. Main St. CSA participation is a way to get fresh, local produce on a weekly basis in one pickup. It’s an option for individuals or families who may not have time to shop at the farmers market but still want to support the region’s farmers, eat seasonally and get fresh produce. The Jamestown ...