A Fredonia man will spend up to 20 years in jail after pleading guilty to narcotics conspiracy. U.S. District Attorney Trini Ross announced that 37-year old John Wallace Buchanan made his plea in U.S. District Court. Assistant U.S. Attorney … [Read more...]
Fire Destroys Colony Motel In Ellicott
A fire at The Colony Motel in the town of Ellicott destroyed the building Tuesday morning. Celoron Fire Chief Jamison Justham said crews arrived at the scene of 620 Fairmount Avenue at 5:30 a.m. to find fire in the back of the motel. He said 15 … [Read more...]
Ellicott Man Arrested for Armed Robbery in Jamestown
An Ellicott man has been arrested for holding up a Kwik Fill in the City of Jamestown. Jamestown Police responded just before 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 31 to a report of an armed robbery at the Kwik Fill on Fluvanna Avenue and Washington … [Read more...]
Falconer Mayor, Businesses Wants DSS To Stop Using Village For Emergency Housing
The Falconer Mayor and some businesses are expressing concern about the placement of people by the County Department of Social Services at a hotel in the village. Mayor Jim Jaroszynski, speaking at the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, said … [Read more...]
Falconer Teacher Accused of Inappropriate Behavior With a Student
A Falconer teacher is accused of sending over 600 text messages to a student. The Ellicott Police Department reports they were alerted on July 13 about a suspicious situation involving a Falconer Central School Music teacher and a student. An … [Read more...]
Lakewood Man Dies Following Motorcycle Crash
A Lakewood man died following a motorcycle crash on Fairmount Avenue Friday afternoon. Lakewood Fire Department responded to Fairmount and Babcock Avenue just after 5:30 p.m. Friday for a car accident involving a motorcycle. Ellicott Police … [Read more...]
Ellicott Town Board Rescinds Resolution That Would Have Eliminated Town Justice Position
The Ellicott Town Board, with no discussion, voted to rescind a resolution that eliminated one of the Town Justice positions. Town Justice Marilyn Gerace expressed her disappointment and frustration about the process at the privilege of the floor, … [Read more...]
Ellicott Town Board to Discuss Resolution That Eliminated Town Justice Position
The Ellicott Town Board will discuss Monday the resolution passed in March that eliminated one of the two town's Justice positions. The agenda for the meeting on Monday, May 8 has "Resolution #1-2023" under old business. Several dozen people … [Read more...]
Investigation Continues in Shooting Death of Ellicott Man
The investigation is continuing into the shooting death of an Ellicott man. Town of Ellicott Police said a 911 call was received from 2256 Willard Street Extension around 10:00 p.m., Friday, January 6th with a report of a gunshot victim at the … [Read more...]
19 People Arrested Following Investigation Into Fentanyl, Meth Ring
Nineteen people have been arrested following a narcotics investigation into a large scale fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution ring in the Jamestown area. The Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force, Chautauqua County Sheriff's Narcotics … [Read more...]
