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Falconer Man Sentenced in Arson Fire in Kennedy
A Falconer man has been sentenced for setting a fire that destroyed two houses in Kennedy. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 30-year old Aubrey Baize was sentenced Monday in Chautauqua County Court to a state prison sentence of four to 12 years after being convicted of Third Degree Arson.
NY weather: Expect pea-sized hail with thunderstorms in New York Tuesday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 11:48 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 12:45 p.m. for Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. The storms are packing pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At...
28th Annual Laurel Memorial Run/Walk Kicks Off on Friday
It's known as "the toughest race you'll love to run." The 28th annual Laurel Memorial Run and Walk, which celebrates the achievements of Chautauqua County residents with developmental disabilities, gets underway on Friday. The annual event is named after Laurel Hotelling, who lived with Downs syndrome until her passing in 2017. The Resource Center's Steve Waterson, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Monday, says Laurel's parents, Wayne and Elaine Hotelling, have worked with the Resource Center over the years...
24 Restaurants In Chautauqua County With Health Violations
These restaurants in Chautauqua County didn't pass their health code inspections with flying colors in June. If you live in Chautauqua County and you plan on dining out, you definitely need to check out this list. Last month, 24 restaurants had multiple and/or critical health inspection violations. According to StateFoodSafety.com,...
Jamestown Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrants, Drug and Weapon Charges
A Jamestown man who had outstanding warrants was taken into custody after a street check in the city Monday afternoon. Jamestown Police located 33-year-old Michael Green at an address on West 6th Street shortly before 12:15 PM and were aware of his warrants through the department. Green was taken into custody without incident, and further investigation found that he was allegedly found to be in possession of a small quantity of methamphetamine, a Levorphanol Tartrate pill and an expandable baton, which is illegal to possess in New York State. Green was transported to the Jamestown City Jail without incident and was held pending arraignment on his outstanding warrants, as well as two counts of 7th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and one count of 3rd-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Local Children Depart for NYS Sheriffs' Institute Summer Camp
Several Chautauqua County children between the ages of 9 and 12 have made the trip to the Finger Lakes area for the New York State Sheriffs' Institute Summer Camp. The camp, located in Penn Yan on the shores of Keuka Lake, is for boys and girls who, because of economic reasons, would not have an opportunity to attend a summer camp or enjoy a summer vacation. At the camp, kids are technology-free as they make new friends, enjoy the outdoors, and try new things like fishing and sailing. While there, campers interact positively with law enforcement who are there as counselors and volunteers complementing the camp staff. Hundreds of kids each year attend the summer camp at no cost to their families due to the generosity of donors.
Cannabis Dispensary License Approved For Jamestown Business
The license for a cannabis dispensary in Jamestown has received approval by the state Cannabis Control Board. Patient’s Pharmacy Inc. has been approved for a Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) license and was one of 109 adult-use cannabis licenses approved that span the supply chain, encompassing microbusinesses, cultivators, processors, distributors, and retail dispensaries.
Jamestown Municipal Band To Perform Concert Tonight, Wednesday
The Jamestown Municipal Band hopes to perform two concerts this week to make up for weather related cancellations the last three weeks. Tonight, the band will perform music of Broadway and Hollywood. Wednesday night, the concert’s theme is “International” with the municipal band visiting a wide variety of countries and...
Discover Nature’s Playground: Audubon’s Green Play Day Mondays
(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, N.Y. – “With day campers using our Green Play Area and second-floor exhibits the rest of the week, we’re happy to provide special opportunities there for other youngsters on Mondays.”. That’s how Audubon Community Nature Center Education Coordinator Sarah Hatfield explains...
Gov. Hochul Pledges 'Full Support' After Oneida County Severe Weather Damage
ROME, N.Y. -- Rome and the surrounding area are in the process of cleaning up after severe weather passed through the area, resulting in fallen trees, downed wires and collapsed buildings. There was a radar-confirmed tornado that was announced near Floyd. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made an announcement regarding...
Yellow Alert has ended: Showers and storms possible tomorrow
The Yellow Alert for our area has expired after a relatively active morning and early afternoon. A low-level disturbance brought another round of severe weather as it moved its way through Western New York. Tornado warnings stayed east of our area, but a few damage reports of downed trees were still reported in Macedon as well as northeastern Wayne County.
District committed to 'distraction-free environment'
SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (WRGB) — CBS 6 is taking a look at the bold action taken by a local school district, as Governor Kathy Hochul works to find a way to combat the negative impact these devices have on kids. Schoharie Central School District Superintendent Dave Blanchard was a school...
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