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WJTN News Headlines for Tues., July 2, 2024
Panama man receives 6-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to violating his probation... A Panama man will spend the next six-years in state prison after pleading guilty to violating terms of his probation this past May. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt says 38-year-old Billy Heilman received the sentence from County Court Judge David Foley... along with three-years of post-release supervision. Schmidt says in February of 2023... Jamestown police conducted a traffic stop in the city... and, found methamphetamines in Heilman’s possession... leading to his arrest. This past February 2024... the DA says Heilman pled guilty, and was sentenced to five-years probation after being convicted of fourth-degre criminal possession of a controlled substance. This past May... the county's Office of Probation filed a violation against Heilman for not complying with the terms of his probation. Schmidt thanked JPD... and, the Probation Department for their work on the case.
Grant Funds Available for Homeowners in Villages of Sherman and Westfield
The villages of Sherman and Westfield have grant funds available to help low- and moderate-income homeowners make necessary home repairs. Both villages were awarded $493,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through the New York State Office of Community Renewal to assist a total of 14 homeowners -- seven for both villages.
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