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Woman accused of leaving dog in vehicle

CHAUTAUQUA – A Mayville woman has been arrested for allegedly leaving a pet in a hot vehicle. On Thursday at about 2:20 p.m. Sheriff's Deputies responded to Elmwood Road in the Town of Chautauqua for a report of a dog that was left in a vehicle. Upon arrival, deputies observed a dog that appeared to be very weak and dehydrated and was being attended to by residents of the community. It is alleged that 55-year-old Catherine Gatto had allegedly left the dog inside of a truck for an extended period of time. Gatto was issued an appearance ticket for torturing or injuring animals ...

May proclaimed CSEA Member Appreciation Month

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, center, proclaimed May as CSEA Member Appreciation Month.” The proclamation was made at the county legislature’s May meeting. Pictured with Wendel are CSEA representatives John Sedota and Bonnie Peters. P-J photo by Gregory Bacon

Healing With Horses: Investing, Caring For Our Animals

All animals deserve proper care. At Centaur Stride, we teach horsemanship, which includes caring for the horses. Each lesson has a component of grooming and tacking. Our programs all have a different focus depending on the needs of the client or the group. When we have field trips or larger ...

Ripley solar project gets approval from state

RIPLEY – The largest proposed solar project ever in Chautauqua County has gotten approval from the state. Gov. Kathy Hochul Wednesday announced executed contracts for 26 large-scale, land based renewable energy projects. Among the projects listed includes South Ripley Solar project as well as the York Run Solar Project. The South Ripley Solar Project is a 270-megawatt solar project in Ripley, while the York Run Solar Project is a 90-megawatt solar project in Busti and Kiantone. Last month Hochul had announced the York Run Solar Project had received approval. “New York is ...

Erickson, Spangler, Sherry And Osswald Reach Semifinals

LAKEWOOD — Janis Osswald of Olean, Josh Erickson of Falconer, Jackson Spangler of Fredonia and Jackson Sherry of Maple Grove have reached the Final Four in the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Tennis Singles Championships. Playing at the Lakewood YMCA on Monday, the quartet not ...

Area Police Reports

JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — Christopher E. Dellahoy, 36, of Jamestown was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. At approximately 7 a.m. Saturday, officers observed Dellahoy in the area of Broadhead Avenue and Kidder Street and knew that he had an active arrest warrant out of the city of Jamestown. He was taken into custody without incident and subsequent investigation found Chris to also be in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine. Dellahoy was taken to the city jail where he was held pending arraignment. — Douglas E. Martin, 61, of ...