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Vitello, Whitermore Shoot 60, Take Lead

ELLICOTTVILLE — Joe Vitello and Colin Whitermore were the headliners Friday at Holiday Valley Resort. The duo combined to shoot a net best-ball 60 for the top score of the day and are now the leaders heading into the final round of the 51st Italian-American Charity Golf ...

Jackals Open TBL Playoffs Tonight

The Jamestown Jackals concluded their seventh regular season as the top seed in the The Basketball League’s Upper Midwest Division. Throughout the playoffs, Jamestown will host at least one, and possibly two, home games starting this weekend. The Jackals will have potentially one or ...

Jenneane L. Houseman Little Poledna

Jenneane L. Houseman Little Poledna, 81, of Mayville, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 at St Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Freay Funeral Home in Mayville when finalized.

By M.J. Stafford mstafford@ observertoday.com FREDONIA — The New York Department of Environmental Conservation says hunting is definitely allowed in the village of Fredonia. Village officials are considering options for thinning a deer overpopulation, and bow hunting is one of them. Some residents have wondered whether hunting is legal inside village limits and the OBSERVER asked the DEC to clarify. “Hunting in the village is allowed by state law and DEC regulations, subject to limitations in existing law including discharge setback limits from structures,” according to Jeremy Hurst, a big game biologist with the DEC. “Local ordinances may affect firearm discharge within the village,” he added. Fredonia does have a law prohibiting the discharge of firearms. Chapter 147, section 1 of its charter states, “The discharge of any firearms or discharge of any firecrackers or fireworks within the Village of Fredonia is prohibited, unless specifically permitted by the laws of the state of New York.” Hurst went on to say, “If the village is considering a program to reduce deer abundance through a special permit issued by DEC, we would work with them to understand options and potential outcomes.” The discussion has piqued interest across the village — and nationwide. A People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals representative from Maryland enailed the OBSERVER last week to criticize urban hunting. On the flip side, a hunter from Arkansas wrote in a private email that he and his organization could come to Fredonia and conduct bow hunting, if village officials desired it. “I’m really surprised by the response this conversation has generated, both positive and generated,” said Jon Espersen, the village trustee who initially brought up the deer problem at an April meeting.

Drake’s Journey is preparing to hold its second annual motorcycle ride. The local charity foundation was created by Debbie McKane after her son, Drake, was diagnosed at age 12 with leukemia in 2017. Drake went through multiple chemotherapy treatments and hospital stays at both Roswell Park and Oishei Children’s Hospital until he was able to ring the victory bell at Roswell in 2019. Following what he went through, the family created the charity and began a motorcycle ride fundraiser for the two hospitals. “This will be our second annual ride,” McKane said. “It is my son’s ...

Spending More Money May Not Mean A Decrease In Gun Crimes In City

It was surprising to hear the City Council was on board with hiring three additional police officers in an attempt to muzzle the increasing numbers of gun crimes happening in the city. As is the case with a plan to hire additional firefighters, there are concerns about costs. In particular there are concerns over existing impact arbitration payments and whether or not hiring police officers opens the door to higher payments if the additional officers aren’t retained after federal stimulus funding runs out. But there is also an operational question that should be answered publicly ...

UPDATE: Several Agencies Involved In Search Of River

KENNEDY — Search efforts have been continuing for a 46-year-old man who did not resurface after entering Conewango River near Kennedy on Sunday evening. Members of the New York State Police dive team, along with a bevy of local agencies and first responders, were attempting to locate the ...