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Police Reports August 31, 2026

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT — MAYVILLE — At 8:22 a.m. Saturday, Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office stopped a vehicle on North Erie Street for a speed violation. It was later determined the vehicle operator, Peter Way, 31, of Pittsburgh, was driving while intoxicated. Way was issued tickets for driving while intoxicated, speed in zone, and consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle. He is to answer the charges in the Town of Chautauqua Court later. — GERRY — At around 10:24 p.m. Friday, deputies were dispatched to an address for a past tense altercation. Upon ...

Pact for flood mitigation project on city agenda

Local News August 31, 2026

The city’s department of public works is looking to enter into an agreement for engineering services with C&S Engineers for their flood mitigation project near Jones and Gifford Avenue, and this agreement is up for approval at tonight’s voting session. The agreement is not to exceed $403,300, and the project is set to improve existing drainage channels along Jones and Gifford Avenue from Washington Street to reduce flooding impacts to transportation infrastructure and nearby industrial properties. According to tonight’s voting session agenda, the engineering scope includes survey ...

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Thompson ‘Excited’ To Lead JHS Marching Band

Focus On Schools August 30, 2026

When Ethan Thompson joined his school band as a fourth-grade student in northern New Jersey, he discovered more than an interest in music. He found a community — and, eventually, a calling. Now, as Jamestown High School’s new marching band director and music teacher, Thompson is excited ...

JPS Food Service Serves Almost 50,000 Meals to Children During Summer

Focus On Schools August 30, 2026

Jamestown Public Schools served almost 50,000 meals to local children between July 6 and Aug. 14 through its summer meal program. Under the leadership of Food Service Director Scott Johnson, the JPS Food Service Department provided more than 24,000 breakfasts and 25,000 lunches to children ...

Five Leaders Take On New Roles Across JPS

Focus On Schools August 30, 2026

Five leaders are stepping into new roles across Jamestown Public Schools as the district prepares for the 2026–27 school year. The appointments include Katie Russo as executive director of information and student services; Michelle Buccola as principal of Lincoln Elementary School; ...