Articles by Matt Hummel
Election 2019
City Councilman Responds To Challenger’s Call For More Transparency
JAMESTOWN – City Council Ward II candidate Raven Mason-Thompson (R) has called for more government transparency during her campaign, but her Primary opponent and incumbent Councilman Tony Dolce said transparency already exists in Jamestown City …
Courts
Trial For Man Charged In Jamestown Rape Rescheduled
MAYVILLE – The trial for a Conewango man charged in connection with a Jamestown rape has been scheduled, a Chautauqua County Court Clerk told WNYNewsNow Thursday. Jury selection will begin Aug. 6 for Dennis L. …
News
Reed: I Don’t Support Transgender Discrimination In Military
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s announcement in 2017 to ban transgender individuals from entering the military fueled a debate between those who support the acceptance of the individuals and who oppose it. The House of …
Courts
Deadline Scheduled For Former Clymer Teacher Charged In Child Porn Case
BUFFALO – A Rule 48b Date is scheduled for Friday in U.S. Federal Court in the child pornography case against former Clymer teacher Scott Aikens, the U.S. Attorney’s Office told WNYNewsNow Monday morning. The U.S. …
Crime
Police Investigate Armed Robbery Of Convenience Store
WEST ELLICOTT – Ellicott Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Keystone Food Mart on Fairmount Avenue at around 5 a.m Wednesday morning. Sergeant Matt Kubinski told WNYNewsNow that two Hispanic males …
Community
Special Education Students Take Center Stage In ‘Exceptional Stars’ Baseball Game
FALCONER – Special education students at Falconer Central School were honored Sunday during a special baseball game at the Falconer Little League Field. Rich Bianco, a Falconer Central School Kindergarten Teacher, started the ‘Exceptional Stars’ …
Courts
Lakewood Man Scheduled For Sentencing On Sex Charge
MEADVILLE (Pa.) – A Lakewood man is scheduled for sentencing Friday afternoon after previously pleading guilty to a sex offense in Crawford County. Donald C. Shriver, 74, plead guilty in April to a third-degree felony …
Government
Reed Says Closure Of Prisons Represents Extremism In Albany
WASHINGTON – New York State will be closing two prisons as part of various proposals in Albany. During a teleconference with reporters Tuesday, Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY 23) said that the closure of the prisons …
Courts
Trial For Man Charged In Jamestown Rape Adjourned
MAYVILLE – The jury selection and rape trial for Conewango man Dennis Park, Jr., charged with first-degree rape and two counts of first-degree criminal sexual act, has been adjourned, a Chautauqua County Court Clerk told …
News
New ATV To Enhance Jamestown Police Patrols
JAMESTOWN – The Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office recently purchased an ATV vehicle for the Jamestown Police Department, and Chief Harry Snellings and District Attorney Patrick Swanson both believe that the items would enhance the …
