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Writers’ Showcase

BUSTI - It’s an opportunity to hear authors talk about their craft. Ten authors will participate in the April is for Authors series at The Hazeltine Public Library. Beginning April 7 and continuing each Monday until June 16, local authors will be at HPL to talk about their book, their ...

Ohio Woman Charged After Ohio-To- Jamestown Meth Seizure

Two Akron, Ohio, residents face charges after a traffic stop at a Celoron home on Thursday. On Thursday narcotics investigators in Chautauqua County assisted the DEA in an arrest for methamphetamine distribution in Celoron. Investigators from Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, ...

Town Of Ellicot Promotes Ingrao To New Police Chief

The town of Ellicott has promoted Dan Ingrao to be its new police chief after the retirement of former chief William Ohnmeiss. “Welcome to the new police chief,” said Janet Bowman, Ellicott town supervisor. Ingrao was promoted to the police department’s top command position ...

Revenue Always Puts Taxpayers In Peril

Another domino fell in the continuing saga of Chautauqua County municipal sustainability this week. During the Fredonia Village Board meeting, a budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year noted a potential 55% tax increase. In a different era, that massive figure would be tough to fathom. But ...

Sherman Purchases Building For Community Center

The village of Sherman is purchasing a Main Street property to serve as a community center. Village Board members recently authorized Mayor Colleen Meeder to execute a purchase agreement between M3P Realty and the Village of Sherman for the sale of the 130 W. Main St. property for the amount ...

League President Attends Jackals Playoff Game

The president and vice president of the Basketball Super League and The Basketball League attended the Jamestown Jackal’s inaugural playoff game in the league. David Magley, league president, and Evelyn Magley, league CEO, were on hand to visit and watch the Jamestown Jackals play against ...