In a largely party line vote, the state Assembly has passed legislation that would ban the sale of firearm ammunition if a person is legally unable to purchase a gun. The 89-45 vote on Thursday included many Republicans, including Assemblymen Andrew Molitor, R-Westfield, and Joe ...

MAYVILLE – While County Executive PJ Wendel believes Chautauqua County is in a good place with a strong future, Democratic county lawmakers don’t agree. During the Chautauqua County Legislature’s May meeting, Democratic Minority Leader Bob Bankoski of Dunkirk gave a rebuttal of the ...

For Billy Gardell, comedy is a way to cope with life’s problems. “I’ve always found it (comedy) a way to cope. If you are making them (audience members) laugh, then they’re forgetting their problems for a little bit,” Gardell said in a phone interview. “That’s a pretty nice ...

An investigation into narcotics activity in the city of Jamestown led to investigators executing a search warrant at 33 Ellicott St. that led to the arrest of one individual. Narcotics investigators from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and the city of Jamestown Police Department ...

A club that has a lengthy history supporting Jamestown High School is dissolving. The 100 Member Club has been in existence as an alumni-based community organization since 1944 but was officially incorporated on Oct. 23, 2000, under the state's not-for-profit corporation laws. The club ...

MAYVILLE – The man who is accused of shooting a Dunkirk police officer may have his local trial delayed due to federal charges. On Thursday, 39-year-old Christopher Marcinkowski appeared in Chautauqua County Court for a discovery conference, regarding evidence that can be used in a ...