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Stellar Standup: Gardell brings unique comedy to Warren

For Billy Gardell, comedy is a way to cope with life’s problems. “I’ve always found it (comedy) a way to cope. If you are making them (audience members) laugh, then they’re forgetting their problems for a little bit,” Gardell said in a phone interview. “That’s a pretty nice ...

State adds limits to ammunition

THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED DUE TO A VAGUE SENTENCE IN THE SECOND PARAGRAPH In a largely party line vote, the state Assembly has passed legislation that would ban the sale of firearm ammunition if a person is legally unable to purchase a gun. The 89-45 vote on Thursday included many ...

City man facing charges after meth, fentanyl found

An investigation into narcotics activity in the city of Jamestown led to investigators executing a search warrant at 33 Ellicott St. that led to the arrest of one individual. Narcotics investigators from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and the city of Jamestown Police Department ...

Trial may be delayed in Dunkirk officer shooting

MAYVILLE – The man who is accused of shooting a Dunkirk police officer may have his local trial delayed due to federal charges. On Thursday, 39-year-old Christopher Marcinkowski appeared in Chautauqua County Court for a discovery conference, regarding evidence that can be used in a ...

JHS 100 Member Club To Dissolve

A club that has a lengthy history supporting Jamestown High School is dissolving. The 100 Member Club has been in existence as an alumni-based community organization since 1944 but was officially incorporated on Oct. 23, 2000, under the state's not-for-profit corporation laws. The club exists to provide scholarships to outstanding JHS graduates based on scholastic achievement, distinction in extracurricular activities and noteworthy community service. It also provides gifts to Jamestown High School and the Jamestown Public Schools District that enhance educational programs and ...

‘Memorable Experience’: Pine Valley hosts unified basketball game

SOUTH DAYTON — Pine Valley Central School’s Unified Club hosts a number of activities throughout the year, with one such activity happening recently with the Unified Basketball game. Held back on May 20, one of the team’s coaches, Cassidy Buchman, said the game was held during the ...