Jamestown man sentenced on drug, weapons charges

January 30, 2026

A Jamestown man has been sentenced on various drug and weapons charges. According to District Attorney Jason Schmidt, 24-year-old Nylix Thomas, age 24 was sentenced Thursday before Judge David W. Foley. Thomas pleaded guilty on Nov. 25, 2025 to two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, both class “B” felonies; two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, both class “C” violent felonies; and two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, both class “D” felonies. For the two drug charges, he was sentenced to ...

Yet another boil water order issued in Fredonia

January 30, 2026

Fredonia’s water nightmare continues. Another boil water order was issued Friday night that also includes a request for conservation. The village Office of Emergency Management announced the order in a social media post about 7:30 p.m. “Repairs are ongoing, and updates will be shared as ...

Olean man accused of attempting to have sex with a minor

January 29, 2026

A Cattaraugus County man has been arrested for allegedly trying to have sex with a Chautauqua County minor. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, the Criminal Investigation Division initiated an investigation into alleged sexual offenses in the southern end of the county. ...

Skilled nursing center in Gerry to close

January 28, 2026

Heritage announced early Wednesday morning the strategic closure of its Heritage Village skilled nursing community in Gerry, citing ongoing financial and operational challenges facing the long-term care industry. Like many nursing homes across New York state, Heritage Village has operated at ...

Some county offices closed as travel advisory continues

January 26, 2026

MAYVILLE — Due to the ongoing winter storm and hazardous travel conditions, Chautauqua County Government is issuing a Travel Advisory discouraging all non-essential travel until Tuesday at 5 a.m. As part of this advisory, the county will implement its Inclement Weather Policy today, ...

Borrello calls out Hochul for $13.7M city loan after charges to former treasurer

January 24, 2026

At least one area state official is taking aim at Gov. Kathy Hochul after a former Dunkirk treasurer's arrest on Friday. In a statement to The Post-Journal and OBSERVER, Sen. George Borrello said a $13.7 million loan by New York state to the city of Dunkirk in June did lots more harm than ...