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UPDATE: Rochester man charged after chase ends in Lake Erie

A Rochester man who led police on a high-speed chase through the village and towns of Westfield before plunging his vehicle into Barcelona Harbor is facing numerous charges. Westfield Police Department, in a Facebook post, report that around 6:47 a.m. Friday, officers observed a motor ...

Crews respond to collision on Route 60

Law enforcement and first responders were at a head-on motor vehicle accident Friday morning at Lakeview Avenue and Route 60. The call came in around 6:45 a.m. with Fredonia Police and Fredonia Fire Department responding with other crews. Photos by Dan Kohler

Hochul signs Electric Landscaping Equipment Rebate Program bill

A 10-year state rebate program for commercial landscapers who purchase electric-powered landscaping equipment has been approved by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The state Assembly passed A.2657A by a 99-42 vote during this year’s legislative session with Assemblyman Andrew Molitor, R-Westfield, and Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, R-Canisteo, voting against the legislation. A companion bill passed the state Senate by a 52-10 vote with Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, voting in favor. The bill is designed to improve air quality, reduce noise pollution and lower greenhouse gas emissions by ...

Silver Creek unveils multi-sport athletic field

SILVER CREEK — A field for champions was unveiled on Thursday afternoon, and Superintendent Dr. Katie Ralston had one word to describe the moment. “Incredible.” Several dozen students, community members and dignitaries stood outside the Silver Creek Central School building on ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE - Xavier L. Williams, 26, of Jamestown was charged with two counts of aggravated criminal contempt, two counts of first-degree criminal contempt, resisting arrest and second-degree obstructing governmental administration at 1:28 a.m. Friday after officers responded to a west side address for a domestic dispute in progress. Upon arrival officers allegedly saw Williams exit the residence and then start to run away. Officers were aware that Xavier had an active arrest warrant and stopped him nearby. After a brief struggle, Xavier was placed into custody. Through ...

Save Our Reservoir returns to Fredonia podium

Critics of Fredonia’s plan to connect with the North County Water District returned to the village Board of Trustees podium Monday. It was Save Our Reservoir’s first turn at the speaker’s podium since trustees ended a hiatus, enacted in June, on public comments at meetings. Mark ...