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Jamestown woman pleads guilty to narcotics, firearms charges

Area police

A Jamestown woman has pleaded guilty to narcotics and firearms charges. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced Wednesday that Sabrina Flores, a/k/a Notorious Marie, 25, admitted before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to ...

Blakeman accepts GOP nod for governor

Local/Region

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accepted the Republican nomination for governor of New York, delivering a sweeping indictment of Kathy Hochul’s record and pledging to fix Hochul’s affordability and public safety crisis. “I am honored to receive this nomination to be your next ...

Crews battle King St. fire

Local/Region

OBSERVER Photos by Braden Carmen A basement blaze at 170 King St. in Dunkirk had the attention of responders around 2 p.m. Wednesday. Crews from Dunkirk Fire Department, East Dunkirk, Chautauqua County EMS, Emergency Services and Fredonia Fire Department responded to the call. The fire was ...

Sheriff’s Office, AXON partner for public safety

Local/Region

The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office has announced a new partnership Wednesday with AXON to deploy its Community Request integration with Ring smart camera devices. This partnership allows the Sheriff’s Office to invite Ring users to voluntarily share camera footage that may assist law ...

Scholarship opportunity announced for area students

Local/Region

State Sen. George Borrello announced that the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is accepting applications for four $3,000 scholarships, two academic and two athletic. Scholarships are available to residents of the 57th Senate District who are current college ...

Archie’s Airport Diner ready to open next month

Local/Region

ELLICOTT — Chautauqua County’s Jamestown Airport will soon welcome Archie’s Airport Diner, a new full-service breakfast and lunch destination opening in March. Family, Food, Flight. The three things are the inspiration for Archies Diner, according to owner Matthew Newton. The Newton ...