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Proposal by Dems to reduce taxes, lower reserves sent to committee

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A proposal by two Chautauqua County Democratic leaders to reduce taxes and spend down the county’s reserves is going to be reviewed in committee. During the county legislature meeting Wednesday, county lawmakers voted 11-7 to send the resolution entitled “Affordability Act of 2026” ...

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Jump in lake being replaced Saturday CASSADAGA – Due to the cold temperatures, in conjunction with the Chautauqua County Water Rescue Team, the Citizens for a Better Cassadaga has announced there will not be a jump in the lake on Saturday during the Winter Festival. Instead attendees will ...

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Area police

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Andrew W. Scott, 47, of Mayville was charged Jan. 28 with third-degree assault, and fourth-degree criminal mischief. According to officials, at about 7:17 p.m., deputies responded to an address in the Village of Mayville for a physical altercation ...

Olean man charged with sex offense

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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. ...

Seven charged in Jamestown drug bust

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Seven people face several charges after a narcotics investigation in Jamestown. According to officials, at about 12:10 a.m., members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force, and Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, with assistance from the Jamestown Police Department SWAT Team executed a ...

Jamestown man sentenced on drug, weapons charges

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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 ...