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WACS hears capital project update, cost concerns

Westfield Academy and Central School Board of Education members learned that the district's Capital Improvement Project is about 57% complete at their meeting this month. WACS Superintendent Ryan Sikorski spoke about the tour of the construction area that he and the board took that very day, led by the architects and project managers. "The progress so far is very impressive," he said. "The locker rooms will be unveiled in November and the staff and students are excited for that." Business Manager Josh Melquist reported that the change orders for the Capital Improvement Project total ...

Jamestown man tied to fentanyl, methamphetamine distribution

A Jamestown man has been indicted in drug distribution. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Friday that a federal grand jury charged Dasai Bradberry, 24, with distribution of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, using and maintaining a drug involved premises, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes, which carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 20 years in prison and a maximum of life. According to the indictment and a previously filed criminal complaint, on Aug. 4, 2025, the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and ...

Veterans charity fight state AG’s charges

The operators of a veterans retreat in Bemus Point are fighting charges filed in August by the state Attorney General's Office. Attorney General Letitia James alleges Healing for Heroes - A Disabled Veteran's Retreat and Wooded Oasis Inc. defrauded donors, billed itself as an outdoor ...

Coming up …

SATURDAY, NOV. 7 Wild 5k run/walk Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown, registration 8 a.m., race 9:30 a.m., awards 10:45 a.m. $30 adults, $25 Nature or Strider members, $25 children 3 to 15. Free ages 2, under. Uneven ground, some narrow bridges. Most on bare ground. Walk-ins welcome, or register at https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Jamestown/Wild5k Proceeds support care of ACNC’s animal ambassadors. Lakeshore Flea Market, Ladies’ Auxiliary monthly bake sale VFW Memorial Post, 2556 Route 20, Sheridan, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. New and vintage items featuring ...

Survey of unsold state, Pennsylvania grapes now open

PORTLAND — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Lake Erie Regional Grape Program is excited to announce the 2026 Survey of Unsold Grapes. Survey Link: https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_50k4ikgim3ATrLM As a response to quantify the grape market conditions and ...

Winter clothing drive is underway

A group of people at The Resource Center are conducting a winter clothing drive to benefit The Salvation Army. Participants in the “Building Community Through Service” group at TRC’s Gateways Personalized Recovery Oriented Services Program are accepting donations of new or gently used ...