Jamestown man to spend just over 8 years in federal prison on drug trafficking charge...
A city man will spend eight-years and one month in federal prison after being sentenced for his involvement in a drug trafficking operation in Jamestown.  U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that 46 year-old Bradley Knapp received the sentence Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Buffalo to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine.  Prosecutors say during the conspiracy, Knapp bought and sold heroin, fentanyl, and meth for profit and his own use... using Facebook to conduct his drug trafficking.  They add that Knapp also used a West 9th Street residence to manufacture, package, and distribute the illegal drugs.  In mid-August of 2020, Knapp sold about a gram of heroin/fentanyl to an individual identified as M.H.  The next day they say M.H. took approximately .5 grams of the heroin/fentanyl... and, overdosed before being revived with multiple doses of Narcan.

Falconer man arrested for holding person against their will during domestic incident...
A Falconer man is accused of holding another person against their will... in front of a minor child... during a recent domestic incident.  Ellicott Town Police were called to the unidentified location on Tuesday, Sept. 2 for the incident... which had occured earlier in the day.  Officers say 26 year-old Bryan Gardner is accused of damaging property belonging to the victim... while restricting their movement and ability to leave the scene.  The incident allegedly occurred in front of a child under the age of 17.  Gardner was arrested and, taken to the county jail on one count of second-degree unlawful imprisonment... fourth-degree criminal mischief... and, endangering the welfare of a child.  He was held pending centralized arraignment.

Man from Frewsburg accused of throwing drink at Fast Food Worker in Ellicott...
A Frewsburg woman faces a second-degree harassment charge after allegedly throwing and, hitting a fast food worker with a large soft drink.  Ellicott Town Police say they were called to the unidentified restaurant in Ellicott for a disorderly person late Sunday night, Aug. 31.  Officers later found, and arrested 33 year-old Kaylee Smith in Frewsburg on the harassment charge... and, third-degree criminal tampering.  She was issued an appearance ticket for Ellicott Town Court at a later date.

United Way of Chautauqua County kicks off 2025 General Campaign...
The first-ever, officially merged United Way of Chautauqua County General Campaign is underway to raise money and resources to help people in need.  United Way Executive Director Amy Rohler helped kick-off the campaign during a rally at Tulip's Brunch House in Mayville.  Rohler says this year's goal is $1.7-million... and, the Co-Chairs are Andy and Lisa Goodell.  Andy Goodell says he's excited about the effort... and, told the gathering of division chairs, and, partner agencies that they "know how important this is."  Goodell says they've seen the impact on people's lives.  Lisa Goodell has worked for about three decades with two organizations that receive United Way funding... the Girl Scouts and the Blind Association... and, knows what all the member agencies do in the community... and she's happy to be helping out the campaign this way.  This year's campaign theme is "United We Do More..." and all the funds raised go to help support 46 programs administered by 38 member agencies.

While the United Way Campaign began Tuesday... it's already been in high-gear for a while...
United Way leaders say... while yesterday was the kick-off... the 2025 General Campaign is well underway.  Amy Rohler says their staff and division chairs... and, others from their cabinet have already made several workplace presentations about the campaign... and, needs in the community.  Rohler says some of their volunteers have ties to potential donors that others don't... noting that people like retired educator Carol Hay have helped with doing presentations in county schools... with 15 of the 18 schools done so far.  If you want more information on the campaign... or to schedule a workplace presentation... call the United Way office in Jamestown at 483-1561... or go on-line to www.unitedwaychq.org.

Irving native and lacrosse standout, Snyder, killed in car crash in Wisconsin... 
A north county native who attended Marquette University in Wisconsin... and played on the school's lacrosse team... was killed in a car crash near the campus.  The university has announced that 20-year-old Noah Snyder of Irving was one of two victims who died as the result of last Friday's incident.  The other victim was 19-year-old Scott Michaud.  Media reports say a 41-year-old driver who caused the crash was taken into custody.  Snyder and Michaud were both sophomore student-athletes who played for Marquette's lacrosse team.  Snyder was also a student in Marquette's College of Business Administration.

Dunkirk fire crews quickly snuf out garage fire Monday...
Dunkirk firefighters made quick work of a garage fire Monday afternoon in the city's First Ward.  City Fire Chief Nick Barter says firefighters responded to the report of a fire at 60 Armadillo St. shortly after 1:45 p.m.  However... on arrival they found smoke was coming from a detached two-car garage.  Crews also found that the fire was burning inside the rear wall of the garage. Barter says a hose and tools were used to put out the flames.  He says the cause was found to be the use of a propane torch to burn weeds near the building.  There were no injuries reported... and, crews were at the scene for about 30 minutes.