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Buffalo man sentenced to prison for Jamestown drug crimes

A Buffalo man already serving a 25 year to life sentence for murder has been sentenced to 14.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug crimes in Jamestown. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Wednesday that Ernest Brown, a/k/a Wayne Perry, a/k/a Wayne Brown, 43, Buffalo, was sentenced 175 months in prison after being convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 400 grams of fentanyl. by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra Jr. Brown’s federal sentence will be served consecutive to the sentence of 25 years to life that he received after ...

Catholic Charities raises more than $9M

Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced total philanthropic gifts for its 2025-2026 fiscal year increased by 7.8% reaching $9,075,325, reflecting the generosity and commitment of donors across Western New York. The total includes $7,280,436 raised through Appeal 2026, along with nearly $1.8 million in additional charitable giving, including gifts designated for specific Catholic Charities programs, donations made in honor or memory of loved ones, and legacy gifts that help ensure the agency's mission continues for generations to come. "While we did not fully reach this year's Appeal ...

Lake connector trail to be discussed in Westfield

WESTFIELD — The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) will host a public information meeting to gather community input on the proposed Chautauqua to Erie – Lakes Connector Trail Study and recommended trail alignment. The meeting will take place on Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Eason Hall, 23 Elm St. The public meeting will provide an opportunity to learn about the proposed Chautauqua to Erie - Lakes Connector Trail, review the recommended trail alignment, and share feedback that will help guide the next phase of the project. The proposed trail would ...

South Dayton voters reject dissolving village

SOUTH DAYTON - The village of South Dayton is here to stay --- for now at least. In a vote held Tuesday, 78 opposed the idea of dissolution while 55 were in favor. If residents in the village had approved the vote, all assets would have eventually been turned over to the town of Dayton. The failed vote means a dissolution process may not be initiated again for at least four years. There have been four successful village dissolutions in Cattaraugus County since 2009. According to the Cattaraugus County GIS page, on Jan. 1, 2009, Limestone was absorbed into the town of Carrollton. On ...

Scandinavian folk festival comes to Jamestown on Saturday, Sunday

Jamestown, which had the highest percent of Swedish born citizens of any city in the United States by 1920, will host its 23rd annual Scandinavian Folk Festival at the Northwest Arena on Saturday and Sunday. "We expect 1,200 people attending this year's Festival," says co-coordinator Donald ...

Fredonia grants tenure to nine employees

Nine employees recently hit a major milestone in their careers at the Fredonia Central School District. The Board of Education granted tenure to nine teachers at a recent meeting, including Dominic Hitchcock, Rhea Nelson, Steven Swart, Amy Zappie, April Powers, Heidi Bates, Tyler Burkett, ...