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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 ...

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 ...

Review begins for proposed flood insurance rate map

Updates to Chautauqua County’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) are within the 90-day review period. The new maps will provide Chautauqua County with up-to-date flood risk information and tools that can be used to enhance local mitigation plans and help officials and residents make better decisions about reducing flood risks and purchasing flood insurance. The maps have been updated using new topographic information, improved engineering analyses, and updated flood risk data. FEMA has posted digital copies of these revised FIRM and FIS report materials to the following website: ...

Longtime Jamestown councilman dies unexpectedly

JAMESTOWN — Tony Dolce, the Jamestown City Council's longest-tenured member and former president, has passed away in his sleep. City Council members were notified Saturday morning by Mayor Kim Ecklund, who had served alongside Dolce on the council for more than 20 years prior to winning ...

Leaders satisfied with Lakeside Park paving

MAYVILLE – There’s been quite a difference at Lakeside Park in the last three months. In April, Mayville village trustees had expressed great concern about the work being done at the park, questioning the quality and time it was taking to complete it. Rock of WNY, which is based in ...