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Rabies Prevention Bait Drops Continuing

A rabies prevention campaign is underway in Western New York including areas of northern Chautauqua County. From August 13-22, small baits containing rabies vaccine will be deployed from fixed wing planes. The strategy, overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is part of a nationally ...

Child Support Turns 50 With New Name, Family-First Focus

Marking 50 years of service, Chautauqua County’s Child Support program has a new name and a renewed commitment to putting families first. Formerly known as the Child Support Enforcement Unit, the program is now the Child Support Services Unit — reflecting a shift from primarily ...

Georgia Man Tied To Jamestown Drug Ring

A Georgia man has been indicted for his role in a Jamestown drug conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Tuesday a federal grand jury charged Jeryel L. Winfield a/k/a Derezz a/k/a Idriys, 51, of McDonough, Ga., formerly of Binghamton, with narcotics conspiracy, which carries ...

Sex offender pleads guilty to child porn charges

A Jamestown sex offender has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Timothy Douglas, 65, entered the plea before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to possession of child pornography by person having prior conviction related to ...

County History Expo takes place Saturday

JAMESTOWN – Chautauqua County’s historical museums, associations, and historians will come together in Jamestown, Saturday for the inaugural Chautauqua County History Expo. The event will take place at Fluvanna Community Church, 3363 Fluvanna Ave., and feature more than 40 historical ...