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Sparks Keep Flying Over Electric Bus Deadline

New York state Assembly newcomer Andrew Molitor did not take long to get charged up over an issue that rankles many of his constituents and upstate residents when it comes to a future operation of their school district. The Westfield Republican this week joined Assemblyman Robert Smullen, ...

Jamestown Man Gets Time Served In Narcotics Conspiracy

A Jamestown man has been released after being convicted for his role in drug activities in the city. U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross has announced that Kevin Hughes, 64, who was convicted of narcotics conspiracy, was sentenced to time served (approximately 17 months) by U.S. District Judge John ...

Legislature Approves JCC Asbestos Funding

Jamestown Community College has been granted permission to use funds previously designated to tear down the old School 7 to help cover asbestos abatement costs. During the recent Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, lawmakers agreed to transfer $87,500, which was originally to be used for ...

Sinclairville Woman Charged In Drug Bust

CHARLOTTE – A Sinclairville woman has been arrested following a several month-long narcotics investigation into narcotics activity. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, a search warrant was executed at 6175 Rt 60, Sinclairville Wednesday around 9:15 a.m. by narcotics ...

IDA Modifies Pacts With Businesses

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency is modifying three agreements for county businesses, due to requests from the businesses themselves. The first agreement is with Refresco. In 2023, The juice company purchased the former Carriage House and Kraft factory on Talcott Street ...

City Accepts Increased State Road Work Money

The city of Jamestown is set to see an increase in some areas of its Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program funds in 2023 city budget. A resolution was discussed and approved during Monday’s voting session, which asked for the city’s comptroller to be allowed to make ...