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A Tree For Thee debuts information signs

Dunkirk’s A Tree For Thee project now has informational signs with facts about individual trees. The signs contain maps of the nearly 200 trees, planted in 2024 and accompanied by memorial plaques. The rear of the signs describe each tree’s honoree and donor, along with its scientific ...

Brocton's big night

History has been made at the Brocton Central School District following a landmark announcement by the National Association of Educational Office Professionals (NAEOP). In an unprecedented national dual achievement, Superintendent Jason Delcamp and Confidential Secretary Ashley Means, CEOE, ...

Floral Hall display of Stockton earns ribbon

The annual Chautauqua County Fair was held featuring many displays in Floral Hall. The Town of Stockton display by Stockton Historian John Sipos shows much of the history of Stockton for the last 200 years. Stockton was named after one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, Richard ...

Area Police Reports

JAMESTOWN POLICE - Todd Dellahoy Jr., 28, of Jamestown was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance after officers on patrol saw Dellahoy Jr. riding a bicycle knowing he had outstanding warrants for his arrest. Dellahoy Jr. was charged without incident, and officers reported allegedly finding Dellahoy Jr. in possession of fentanyl. Dellahoy Jr. was taken to the city jail until he could be arraigned. CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - SHERMAN - Richard Nelson, 21, of Davenport, Fla., was charged with DWI, DWI per se, unlawful operation of an ATV on ...

Area businesses part of state Liquor Authority checks

Two north county businesses passed the test with the The New York State Liquor Authority. Underage drinking compliance checks were conducted on July 30 in Erie and Chautauqua counties. Investigators, working with an underage agent, visited five licensed premises as part of ongoing efforts to monitor compliance with state alcohol laws. During the operation, two Erie County establishments, including Corner Market in Derby, appeared to sell alcoholic beverages to the underage agent. Those refusing to sell alcoholic beverages to a minor were: O’Malia's Liquor Store at 1170 Central Ave., ...

Five highlights beyond the headliners for Lucille Ball Comedy Fest

Everyone knows that Bert Kreischer, Jerry Seinfeld and Seth Meyers are headlining this year’s Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. What hasn’t received as much attention is a full schedule of comedy taking place over the course of four days in downtown Jamestown that includes the annual Stand-Up Showcase, Comedy Late Night shows, festival-exclusive National Comedy Center programs and archive experiences, Lucille Ball fan experiences, and entertainment throughout the city. "For 35 years, the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival has brought people together through laughter while honoring Lucille ...