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Lori Dispenza Honored for State Senate Veterans HOF Induction in Brocton Ceremony
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9/27/2026 11:08:17 AM
A Portland native who was inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame earlier this year was honored in a local ceremony on Saturday. Family and friends of Lori Dispenza, along with fellow veterans and community members, turned out for the event at the John W. Dill American Legion Post 434 in Brocton. State Senator George Borrello, who hosted the ceremony, said Dispenza's story ...read more
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Jamestown Man Accused of Drunk Driving, Possessing Loaded Gun After Traffic Stop
2026-09-27 05:15
A Jamestown man is facing drunk driving and weapon possession charges following a traffic stop in the downtown area of the city late Saturday night. Jamestown Police pulled over a vehicle driven by 21-year-old Trent Chapman near the intersection of West 2nd Street and Cherry Street shortly after 11:00 PM. Officers say an investigation determined that Chapman was under the influence of alcohol an...read more
Local, State Agencies Announce Completion of North Harmony Trail Project
2026-09-27 04:58
The Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System (CCETS) and the New York State DEC are celebrating the completion of a community trail project in the Town of North Harmony. According to CCETS President Dottie Lauricella, the project represents a significant investment in the county's outdoor recreation infrastructure and is example of what can happen when state and local government agencies, nonpr...read more
County Legislators in Dunkirk Offering to Collect Curbside Brush
2026-09-27 02:46
Two members of the Chautauqua County Legislature who represent the City of Dunkirk will be volunteering their services this week to collect brush from city residents who are having transportation hardship. Robert Bankoski and Marcus Buchanan are offering that assistance following the city's recent announcement that the DPW will not conduct its previously scheduled curbside brush pickup for Septe...read more
Jamestown BPU Proposes New Digital Infrastructure Division
2026-09-27 12:36
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is proposing creation of a sixth division that will own and operate the BPU's new open-access fiber network. Work on creating that network is continuing through October. BPU General Manager Kris Sellstrom explained the proposal at last Monday's Jamestown City Council work session. Sellstrom is asking for a local law allowing creation of what will be called...read more
Langworthy Seeks Grant Program to Screen Newborns for Serious Health Conditions
2026-09-27 11:44
New legislation in Congress would provide states with dedicated federal resources to implement newborn screenings for serious health conditions. On Friday, Congressman Nick Langworthy was joined by former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly and his wife Jill in announcing the introduction of the bipartisan Surge to Save Newborns Act, which is co-led by Washington Democrat Kim Schrier. The bill w...read more
Stockton Man Arrested After Late Night Altercation, Found to Possess Rifle
2026-09-27 10:04
A Stockton man was taken into custody following an investigation into an altercation in the Town of Stockton late Saturday night. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene shortly before 11:45 PM and found that 35-year-old Zachary Kemp allegedly intentionally damaged and tampered with another person's property. Deputies also allege that Kemp was found in possession of a rifle a...read more
JCC Continues Commitment to Student Mental Health With $100,000 Grant
2026-09-27 09:19
Jamestown Community College's Success Centers have been awarded a $100,000 State University of New York Mental Health Grant for the third consecutive year to support student mental health and wellness. The grant supports efforts to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, increase access to mental health services, and provide programs and events that promote the overall well-being of JC...read more
Jamestown Man Arrested on Assault Charge Following Domestic Incident
2026-09-27 09:14
Jamestown Police arrested a man on an assault charge following a physical domestic altercation. On Sunday around 4:00 AM, Jamestown Police officers responded to a reported in progress domestic incident at an address on the city's east side. Officers met with the victim, who had suffered injuries to their head, and they discovered through further investigation that the victim had suffered the inj...read more
SUNY Fredonia Faculty Member Receives Grant for New Leadership Project
2026-09-26 09:04
A professor at SUNY Fredonia has received a mini-grant for a new leadership project. Dr. Angela McGowan-Kirsch, a faculty member in Fredonia's Department of Communication, received the grant through her participation in the 2026 Innovations in Democracy cohort, a national initiative of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and Unite America. The program brings ...read more
NYSCOPBA Announces Endorsement of Blakeman for Governor
2026-09-26 08:23
The largest independent law enforcement and public safety union in New York is backing the Republican candidate for the state's top elected office. This week, the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) announced that it has overwhelmingly endorsed Bruce Blakeman in its first-ever endorsement vote for a gubernatorial candidate. Of the 1,478 union members...read more
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