It appears Chautauqua County is looking to run its own homeless shelters, although it probably won’t happen before winter. Carmelo Hernandez, the county’s director of mental hygiene and commissioner of social services, met recently with the county legislature’s Human Services ...
GOWANDA — For five members of the Gowanda/Pine Valley Panthers football team, success begins with doing the work that often goes unnoticed. As offensive linemen, seniors Dalen Stevens, Isaiah Washington, Porter Lemke, and Cameron Howard, along with sophomore Elliott Graham, play a critical ...
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 ...
MAYVILLE – All 17 high schools in the county, as well as the three BOCES sites are being directed by county officials to hold one hour this spring to educate students about the laws and rules surrounding electric bicycles and electric scooters. During the recent Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, lawmakers unanimously approved a resolution requesting a law enforcement education program for high school students. The resolution was modified at the legislature meeting to include BOCES’ three locations in Ashville, Fredonia and Cassadaga. The resolution notes there are many ...
LAKEWOOD-BUSTI POLICE DEPARTMENT — BUSTI — A 35-year-old Lakewood man was arrested on felony driving while intoxicated charges following an early-morning incident Nov. 5 on Route 394 in the Town of Busti. According to the Lakewood-Busti Police Department, officers responded at approximately 5:46 a.m. to a report of a vehicle in a ditch. An investigation allegedly determined that the driver, Scott A. Heffner, was operating the vehicle while intoxicated. Police said Heffner allegedly had a blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit. He was charged with felony DWI ...
The Seymour Libraries have announced a variety of programs, classes and special events planned throughout November at their Seymour Cassadaga and Seymour Stockton locations. Upcoming events include: On Tuesday, the Seymour Stockton Library Board will meet at 10 a.m. at the Stockton location. An author event featuring Chris Flanders will take place Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Seymour Cassadaga. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet the author, learn about her writing process and have books signed. On Monday, Nov. 16, at 5 p.m., Biannca Riggle will lead The Basics ...
