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Former Jamestown Councilwoman appointed as county legislator

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The Chautauqua County Legislature has appointed Tamara M. Dickey to officially fill the vacancy left by Dave Wilfong, who resigned last month. Dickey, a long-time leader and collaborator in the Jamestown community, will represent District 11, bringing her extensive professional background ...

Irving man facing numerous charges after stealing police vehicle

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An Irving man is facing charges after stealing a New York State Police patrol vehicle. State Police at Collins say Bryan D. Ells, 41, was a passenger inside of a van that was stopped by a Trooper for a traffic violation around 4:17 p.m. Thursday on Aldrich Street in the village of Gowanda. ...

Dunkirk man dies after being struck on Route 394

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WESTFIELD — A Dunkirk man has died after being struck by a tractor trailer while walking on Route 394 early Friday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a report of the pedestrian and motor vehicle accident around 1:21 a.m. in the town. An investigation found that ...

Richard trial begins Monday

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MAYVILLE – The trial of an Ellicott resident who was accused of killing his stepfather will begin on Monday. Tucker Richard, 20, has been charged with second-degree murder. On Jan. 6, 2023, Richard allegedly shot and killed 57-year-old Scott Blake, whom Richard lived with at 2256 Willard ...

Mayor wants to set record straight regarding homeless

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JAMESTOWN — Nearly three months after her homeless emergency declaration, Mayor Kim Ecklund is still trying to set the record straight about what the city has and has not done. Ecklund declared a state of emergency for the city on July 25 to try and garner more support from state and ...

Borrello town hall meeting Tuesday

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State Sen. George Borrello will be holding a Town Hall meeting in Fredonia on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Fredonia Fire Department at 80 W. Main St. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Borrello will be discussing significant issues impacting New York and our rural communities. Among ...