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Basketball Star Kobe Bryant Killed In Helicopter Crash
CALABASAS, Calif. – Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas on Sunday morning. Officials say Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among nine killed. Bryant and his daughter were expected at the …
Fire
Crews Respond To Spring Street Fire
UPDATE: House Destroyed By Fire To Be Torn Down JAMESTOWN – Fire crews are responding to a house fire on Spring Street Monday morning. The City of Jamestown Fire Department was dispatched to 614 Spring …
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Man Killed In Wednesday Crash Identified
CHARLOTTE – Investigators have identified the man killed in a crash between a pickup truck and tractor Wednesday evening on Charlotte Center Road. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says Jack Abbey, 64, of Sinclairville was …
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Driver Killed In Crash Between Truck, Tractor
CHARLOTTE – A man has died following a crash between a pickup truck and tractor Wednesday night on Charlotte Center Road in the Town of Charlotte. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says a tractor hauling …
Local Sports
Rebels Split Home Series With Tomahawks, Snap Eight Game Skid
JAMESTOWN – Shaking off a 7-0 loss on Friday, the Jamestown Rebels snapped their eight-game losing streak on Saturday after posting a 6-1 win over the Johnstown Tomahawks in their final game of a two-game …
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Strong Winds Knock Out Power For Some Sunday Morning
Update: BPU crews noted that all electric outages were restored by 6 p.m. Sunday night. Anyone still without power that they don’t know about should call our 24-hour trouble line at 661-1640. JAMESTOWN – Some residents …
Buffalo Bills
Player’s Tweet Places Buffalo Bills Under Investigation
ORCHARD PARK – The National Football League is investigating the Buffalo Bills after a player’s tweet revealed that the team may have violated the league’s injury policy. On Tuesday, Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes …
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Tim Hortons Launches “Timbits” Cereal
JAMESTOWN – A popular breakfast staple may soon end up in your cereal bowl. Post Foods Canada recently announced the creation of Timbits cereal. The company says they are selling two varieties of the doughnut-inspired …
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Youth Taken To Area Hospital Following Crash
GERRY – The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says a youth was taken to an area hospital following a crash on Old Chautauqua Road in Gerry Friday afternoon. Deputies say Casey Eaker, 28, lost control of …
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SUNY Fredonia Student Charged With DWI After Allegedly Stealing Ambulance
FREDONIA – A student at Fredonia State University was arrested early Wednesday morning after police alleged he stole an Ambulance after EMT’s arrived for a medical emergency call. Village of Fredonia police said 23 year old Arda Gokce allegedly stole the Ambulance after EMT’s arrived to …
