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Dunkirk Fiscal Recovery Act deadline ‘gone’

Dunkirk's Fiscal Recovery Act is dead, Mayor Kate Wdowiasz said Friday. Wdowiasz made the pronouncement near the start of a city government meeting she called. Wdowiasz invited city department heads and all five members of the Common Council. All the department heads showed up – she's ...

UPMC Chautauqua launches patient, employee programs

UPMC Chautauqua has launched two initiatives designed to provide practical support for patients and employees facing every day challenges. “The new programs — Nourish and Support and Tom Lang Care Closet — reflect the hospital’s ongoing commitment to caring for the whole person ...

Area police reports

JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Brook A. Patterson, 40, of Jamestown was charged June 15 with felony driving while ability impaired by drugs, and two counts of first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. According to police, at about 8 a.m., officers responded to the area of Baker Street and Prather Avenue for a reported assault. During the investigation, officers determined that Patterson, allegedly had been involved in a domestic incident, and had operated a maroon sedan while his driving privileges were revoked. Further investigation revealed that Patterson allegedly was operating ...

Four charged after DWI, narcotics probe

Four area residents are facing charges after a driving while intoxicated, and narcotics, investigation. Lawrence L. Boughton, 55, of Falconer was charged June 15 with driving while ability impaired by drugs, Megan M. Webb, 27, of Jamestown was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, Ricky L. Bemis, 49, of Jamestown was charged with having an outstanding bench warrant, and Charles N. Dean, 27, of Jamestown was charged with having an outstanding bench warrant. According to Jamestown ...

Mayor wants village to buy land near Lakeside Park

MAYVILLE – About three years ago, Erie Bank acquired a little over an acre of land near Lakeside Park where some condominiums were to be built. With nothing taking place there, Mayor Rick Syper said he wants to see if the village could buy the property. During the recent Mayville ...