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Jamestown man indicted in 2025 shooting

A second Jamestown man has been charged in connection to an early morning shooting July 24, 2025, near East Second and Cheney streets. Jamestown police on Monday announced that Ian N. Sanchez, 24, of Jamestown has been indicted by a Chautauqua County Grant Jury on charges of attempted ...

Family’s gift of 100 Book Bundles brings hope, comfort

MAYVILLE — In January, CASA of Chautauqua County (Court Appointed Special Advocates), in partnership with Family Court Judges, the Department of Mental Hygiene, Community Services Workers, and Attorneys, gratefully received a generous donation of 100 Book Bundles from the Stone family to ...

Clerks, courts warn of new toll scam

Police agencies around the country are warning of a new text messaging scam that attempts to get people to pay false toll violations. The Pennsylvania State Court system recently sent a warning after the Philadelphia Courts issued a statewide fraud alert warning consumers about the ...

Deer-resistant plant gardening webinar planned

The CCE-Chautauqua Master Gardener Education Committee is excited to host a free webinar on Wednesday, March 18 from 7 to 8 p.m. Kathleen Salisbury, from the Ambler Arboretum of Temple University, will present on gardening with deer resistant plants. Many gardeners experience significant ...

Ripley hears updates on recent projects, hires

RIPLEY — Town of Ripley Council members enthusiastically approved the appointment of Nicole Gerhardt as the sole assessor for the municipality at their meeting in February. Gerhardt, who also serves as the Deputy Clerk for the town, has completed all of the necessary training for the position. The training process took nearly a year to complete. "Nicole has done all that she needs to do," said Ripley Supervisor Laura K. Pless. "A lot of hard work went into this." In another matter, Pless updated council members on the progress of efforts to seek a collaborative grant with the ...

Humane Society begins capital campaign

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is accepting contributions for its new capital campaign. The overhaul of renovations is looking to better fill the needs of the organization while also better serving the community members that support the Humane Society. Coordinators say increased community connection, and additional animal space, will enhance the lives of all the residents and pets that they serve. The capital campaign is a $7 million project that will transform the facility, and allow stronger programs from the CCHS. Campaign Co-Chair Stephanie Malinowski stated that the ...