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Female Empowerment: Zonta Club Member Continuing Advocacy For Women

The Zonta Club of Jamestown commemorated Debbie Piotrowski as the Zontian Of The Year, due to the many contributions and longtime dedication that she has shown. But, there is a reason why Piotrowski has chosen to devote so much time to the group, due to a strong love and passion. Piotrowski’s ...

How the Monroe Doctrine factors into US arrest of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro

In detailing the U.S. military action that led to the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump referenced the Monroe Doctrine, a maxim that has shaped American foreign policy for two centuries. The doctrine formulated by President James Monroe was originally aimed at ...

Lawmaker Proposes Nitrous Oxide Sales Limits

A state lawmaker wants to make it harder for people to purchase nitrous oxide - though it’s not clear if the proposal would affect the sale of cans of whipped cream that are found littering the side of many area roads. Assemblyman Keith Brown, R-Commack, has introduced legislation in the ...

Public Kick-Off Meeting For CSP Merger Study Thursday

ASHVILLE — With the initial first steps for the Clymer, Sherman, Panama Merger Feasibility Study underway, the next step comes at the beginning of this month with the official kick-off meeting for the public. This meeting, scheduled for Thursday at 5 p.m. at the BOCES Hewes Center, 2615 ...

County jail receives state accreditation

MAYVILLE – Sheriff Jim Quattrone and some members of his staff were honored recently by the state for how the jail is operated. Peter Kehoe, the executive director of the New York State Sheriff’s Association, attended the recent Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, where he announced ...

Jamestown Firefighters Battle Evening Blaze

Jamestown fire investigators have been called to the scene of a blaze that broke out inside a multistory residence after 7 p.m. Sunday. Several ambulances also have been called to the scene, within the 500 block of Crescent Street. It was not immediately known if there were any injuries.