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Local Views: Sempolinski Calls For Gaming Compact Deal

Local News

Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski may have had the most original statement of opposition to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address of any state lawmaker. The Canisteo Republican has many of the same issues raised by his Republican colleagues when it comes to state spending and criminal ...

Area Police Reports

Police Reports

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — Sarah J. Bell, 45, of Sheridan, was charged Wednesday with aggravated driving while intoxicated, DWI per se, consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle, and no stopping/standing/parking on a public road. According to officials, at around 12:12 a.m., ...

Jamestown Man To Spend 46 Months In Prison

Community

Jacob Snow, 39, of Jamestown, who was previously convicted of narcotics conspiracy, was sentenced to serve 46 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who handled the case, stated that between January and May 24, 2021, ...

Smith Named WNY P-TECH Student of the Month

Community

Logan Smith of the Jamestown Public Schools District was named WNY P-TECH’s Student of the Month for December 2025. Smith is pictured with Jeremy Bryant, Welding Technology teacher, and Kayla Hotchkiss, WNY P-TECH secretary. For more information about P-TECH, visit ...

Zonta Club Adds Three Members

Community

The Zonta Club of Jamestown welcomed three new members during its December business meeting held at The Marvin House. During the meeting, Area Director Rosie Papalia introduced the new members - Emilia Guarino, Uma Vejendla and Renee Zahm - to a brief history of the organization and its ...

Senators want offshore wind projects restarted

Community

Following the Department of the Interior abruptly pausing leases for five offshore wind projects, including two off the coast of New York, U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand demanded the administration immediately reverse what they called a reckless pause that threatens to raise ...