City man arrested for alleged vehicle chase, and menacing with a firearm...
A man from Jamestown has been arrested for allegedly chasing another person with his car... and, threatening them with a gun.  City police say they were called to an area of the eastside for a vehicle complaint about 6:30 p.m. Sunday.  Officers say 20 year-old Charles Cooper, Senior... allegedly chased the victim... who was in another vehicle.  During the chase... Cooper allegedly pointed a handgun at the victim.  Police located him quickly... and, he was arrested for second-degree menacing... and, was taken to the city jail pending arraignment.

Town of Busti man arrested following domestic incident...
A domestic dispute in the town of Busti has led to the arrest of man for violating an order of protection.  Lakewood-Busti Police say they were called to a home on Lawson Road shortly before 3 p.m. last Friday for an "in-progress" domestic dispute.  Officers say they took 62 year-old Douglas Martin into custody without incident for second-degree harassment... second-degree criminal contempt... and, fourth-degree criminal mischief.  Martin was taken to the county jail for centralized arraignment pending an appearance in Busti Town Court.

Brocton man arrested for alleged Forcible Touching incident...
A man from Brocton is accused of forcibly touching another person in the north county following an incident earlier this week.  Sheriff's deputies say they received a complaint about 68 year-old Dale Parks allegedly touching the other person in "an inappropriate" manner.  Officers say their investigation led to one count of forcible touching... and, Parks was issued an appearance ticket for Portland Town Court at a later date.

City man arrested on multiple, Felony arrest warrants...
A man from Jamestown has been arrested on multiple Felony arrest warrants following a call for an unwanted man at a northside home.  City police were called to the scene shortly after 10:30 a.m. last Saturday... and, spotted 27 year-old Justin Conklin walking out of the rear entrance to the home.  Officers say Conklin had an order of protection for him to stay away from the victim... and, their property.  Police took him into custody without incident on one count of second-degree criminal contempt... and, on the outstanding warrants.  Conklin was held pending arraignment.  

Fredonia Village Board to act on 2026-27 budget Monday...
The Fredonia Village Board is expected to vote on a new, 2026-2027 budget later today.  The panel is calling for a larger property tax increase than what was originally proposed by Mayor Mike Ferguson.  During a recent special budget meeting... the board settled on a 4% increase, which would put the village's property tax rate at $63.90 per $1,000.  Ferguson says that increase follows guidance from the State Comptroller's Office... which calls for a 2% to 4% increase due to rising costs so you have a fund balance.  He says they had very little if any undesignated fund balance to start last year.  Ferguson says some of the most significant changes the village board made to his budget included restoring some funding to the Fire Department, as well as adding new equipment.  A public hearing on the village's budget proposal will be held prior to today's vote.  A final budget is due by May 1.

Man from Jamestown arrested for violating Order of Protection...
A city man has been arrested for violating a "stay-away" order of protection after his car was stopped in downtown Jamestown.  City police say they conducted a traffic stop on the car... driven by 32 year-old Jacob Matherly... about 7 a.m. Saturday for an infraction.  Officers investigated... and, found that the female passenger had the order against Matherly.  Police arrested him for second-degree criminal contempt... and, on a traffic ticket. Matherly was held pending arraignment.

Gillibrand announces Neighworks Network funding for CHRIC...
A non-profit organization in Chautauqua County is being awarded $147,000 from the federal government.  U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has announced that the Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation is receiving the funding through a $5.1-million grant allocation to New York state.  The money is coming from the Neighbhorworks Network... which is a public non-profit organization established by Congress in 1978... and, focuses on expanding affordable housing options, economic development and opportunity, and making neighborhoods safe. 

SUNY Fredonia senior looks to build on momentum from third-place finish on "The Voice..."
SUNY Fredonia senior Lucas West captivated audiences locally and nationwide over the past several weeks with his performances on the NBC show "The Voice."  West, who finished in third place in this past week's season finale, says that while he took in the advice from his coach, John Legend, he also incorporated his own style while performing on the show... and having fun with what he's doing.  West says that he wants to be a recording artist, and he says he'll be releasing his debut single -- "But I'm Alone" -- in late May or early June which he called his "next big step."  West says he's been trained in jazz music at Fredonia... but, adds he is "going the pop music route 100%.  He performed songs from artists like Elton John, Billy Joel and Paul McCartney during his time on "The Voice."