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City Man Faces Second Child Porn Charge

John Peterson, 42, of Jamestown was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with distribution and possession of child pornography by a person with a prior child pornography conviction, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, a maximum of 40 years, and a $250,000 ...

Giving Back: Local Advocates Coordinate Drive For World Down Syndrome Day

Amy Pembridge can’t wait for March 21, 2027. That’s because March 21, 2026, more than fulfilled Pembridge’s expectations for her fundraising event in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day that gathered socks to donate to a company dedicated to addressing an increasing need for many ...

Jamestown Taking Over Parcels With Homeless Squatters

A dozen parcels in the city of Jamestown that are currently owned by Chautauqua County are being transferred to the city so they can be cleaned up and remove homeless people staying there. The parcels were owned by Kristie White but were foreclosed on by the county after the taxes were not ...

Former Dunkirk Treasurer Makes Court Appearance

MAYVILLE – A former Dunkirk treasurer who is accused of stealing more than $100,000 from city coffers made an appearance in court. On Tuesday, Mark Woods appeared before state Supreme Court Justice Grace Hanlon. Woods wore a suit and had a wooden cane. He did not speak during the ...

Chautauqua’s Got Talent Opens 16th Season At Spire Theater

With a packed house, and an impressive lineup of performers representing a wide range of styles and backgrounds, the 16th season of Chautauqua’s Got Talent kicked off Monday night at The Spire Theater. The opening round featured everything from golden oldies to modern pop, hip hop to heavy ...