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Arkwright to pursue tax exemption for veterans

ARKWRIGHT — The Town of Arkwright is moving forward with a way to honor its veterans. In the coming months, the Board will be presented with a local law to offer a tax exemption to military veterans. Supervisor Brian McAvoy said he was asked by a resident why the Town did not offer a tax ...

Silver Creek hires new Special Education Teacher

SILVER CREEK — Katie Ralston’s response to a comment at a recent Board of Education meeting put her philosophy as a leader on full display. First-year teacher Abigail Buffum said following her appointment as a member of the district, “Thank you for trusting me as a first-year ...

Jamestown man charged after chase

JAMESTOWN – A Jamestown man faces drug and weapon charges after leading police on a chase through Lakeview Cemetery on Thursday. Dasai K. Bradberry, 24, of Jamestown, was charged with two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, second-degree criminal possession of a ...

Area Police Reports

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE - SILVER CREEK - Edrick W. Tollinchi FLores, 33, of Rochester was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny; property exceeds $1,000 fourth-degree grand larceny, third-degree criminal tampering - credit card and trespassing. According to a police report, a vehicle was broken into in Silver Creek. According to a police report, sheriff's deputies, in cooperation with the State Police at Fredonia, identified Tollinchi Flores as the person responsible. Troopers were able to locate Flores and place him into custody for a separate incident. Deputies made ...

Tributes pour in for Jamestown’s Tony Dolce

Other than Kim Ecklund, nobody had served with Tony Dolce longer on the City Council than Brent Sheldon. The First Ward councilman was among those who talked about Dolce’s impact in the wake of Dolce’s passing on Saturday. Since the announcement of Dolce’s passing over the weekend, ...

Mayville man charged after motorcycle chase in Jamestown

JAMESTOWN – A Mayville man has been charged after leading police on a chase through Jamestown on Sunday. Gregg W. Morrison, 48, of Mayville was charged with third-degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, felony first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, felony DWI - two previous convictions, felony DWI per se - two previous convictions, speeding, reckless driving and multiple traffic infractions after officers patrolling on the south side of Jamestown at 1:40 p.m. Sunday saw a motorcycle allegedly traveling at more than 25 miles over the city's 30 mile an hour ...