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Warren man charged with weapon possession after downtown incident

A Warren resident and a 17-year-old youth have been charged after entering a downtown business on Wednesday with a handgun. Joel Crowe, 42, of Warren, and the youth were charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, while Crowe ...

Electrovaya to partner with Australian company

Electrovaya is partnering with an Australian company that specializes in diesel-to-electric conversions of Class 8 heavy-duty trucks. Company officials said Wednesday that Electrovaya has entered into a strategic supply agreement with Janus Electric Holdings Limited. Janus is making a $26 ...

Local Republicans lead rally for governor candidate Bruce Blakeman

AKEWOOD — Bruce Blakeman, Republican candidate for governor, has made his final campaign pitch to Chautauqua County voters. U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy, state Sen. George Borrello, Assemblyman Andrew Molitor and County Executive PJ Wendel were all guest speakers at Blakeman’s rally held ...

North Harmony discusses Wells Bay flooding issue

North Harmony Town Board members are discussing work on Wells Bay Road in the aftermath of flooding in the area in September. Several residents brought the Wells Bay flooding issue up during September's Town Board meeting. Residents had questions about an overgrown ditch that may have been blocking water flow, who was responsible to maintain drainage in the area. Wells Bay Road is located off of Route 394 and leads to Wells Bay lakefront properties. It is located between National Grid and the North Harmony Highway Department building. Louise Ortman, town supervisor, gave an update ...

Fire causes heavy damage to city home

A fire caused extensive damage to a vacant, condemned home at 433 Allen St. in Jamestown on Thursday night. The Jamestown Fire Department was dispatched to the two-and-a-half-story wood-frame residence at 10:44 p.m. following a 911 call reporting that the house was on fire. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire involvement on the first floor, with flames spreading to the second floor, attic and roof area. Water was applied to the fire within minutes of firefighters' arrival, and crews continued the exterior attack until most of the fire was knocked down. The building ...

County lawmakers pass budget by 10-9 vote

MAYVILLE – By the thinnest of margins, the Chautauqua County Legislature has approved its budget for 2027. The budget was adopted by a 10-9 vote, with all seven Democrats voting against it, along with two Republicans – Dalton Anthony of Frewsburg and Fred Johnson of Westfield. The ...