MAYVILLE - Another reported overdose death of a county resident in the town of Ellery on Wednesday, combined with an increased number of emergency calls to deal with overdoses, has once again brought the heroin and opioid epidemic back to the public … [Read more...]
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Brocton Man Sent to Erie Hospital After Being Run Over by Snowmobile
CHERRY CREEK - A Brocton man was flown to an Erie Hospital after he was run over by a snowmobile Thursday afternoon. Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies say 44 year-old James Karalus was riding his snowmobile on a trail near Thorton Rd. in the town … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Responds to Fatal Drug Overdose in Ellery
ELLERY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office responded to a fatal drug overdose on Wednesday. According to a media release sent out by the sheriff's office, deputies were called to a home in the Town of Ellery at about 9:44 a.m. for a suspected … [Read more...]
Vigil Planned for Area Woman who Died from Heroin Overdose in February 2015
DUNKIRK - When 23-year-old Christin Tibbetts died a year ago in Falconer from a heroin overdose, she left her grieving parents as well as a five-year-old daughter. On Saturday, February 27, the first anniversary of her death, her parents, Kim … [Read more...]
Eillicottville Brewing Co. Reportedly Taking Over Former Surf Club Location
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting Thursday that the Ellicottville Brewing Company will be setting up a new location in Bemus Point at the former Surf Club. According to the report, last year Ellicottville Brewing purchased the … [Read more...]
Southern Tier Brewing Co. Partners with Victory Brewing Co.
LAKEWOOD - The largest craft brewery in Western New York is announcing a major partnership with another brewery from Pennsylvania. Southern Tier Brewing Company, based out of the Stoneman Industrial Park in Lakewood, has announced what is being … [Read more...]
February Snow Storm Wreaks Havoc for Motorists, City Road Crews
JAMESTOWN - Wednesday’s weather forecast is nothing like Tuesday’s, and that’s a good thing for city road crews who are continuing to clear all the snow that had fallen on the area. More than a foot of wet snow blanketed Jamestown, with the worst … [Read more...]
Project Lifesaver Program to Help Locate Missing Residents with Cognitive Conditions
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office has initiated a new program that will help provide timely response to help locate missing adults and children who wander due to Autism, Alzheimer’s, traumatic brain injuries or other related cognitive … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Snowmobile Accident in French Creek
FRENCH CREEK, NY - A Panama man has died and a Pennsylvania man is in critical condition following a head on snowmobile accident that took place late Saturday night in French Creek. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say 25 year-old Mathew … [Read more...]
Kick Cabin Fever Indoor Triathlon to Raise Awareness, Funding for Suicide Prevention
MAYVILLE - It can be tough staying active during the winter months, but local residents are being encouraged to kick the winter blues with an event scheduled for later this month at Chautauqua. The Kick Cabin Fever (KCF) Indoor Triathlon will take … [Read more...]
