MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan has released his 2015 executive budget, which includes an overall reduction in spending but also contains a slight increase in property taxes. On Wednesday night Horrigan presented his budget … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
County Legislature Agrees to Sick-Time Settlement with County Home Employees
MAYVILLE - During Wednesday's Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, lawmakers also approved an emergency resolution that will provide $170,000 to county home employees through sick pay they were contracted to receive but will be unable to ever … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested Following Domestic Violence Incident, Auto Accident
JAMESTOWN - A city man is in jail this morning after being involved in a domestic violence incident late Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Washington and W. Seventh Streets. Jamestown police say 24 year-old Andrew Panebianco is accused … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] WNY Superior Comics Podcast 54 – September 22 2014
Recorded September 22, 2014. In this week's episode we talk about the premiere of two new TV shows based on comic books.... Gotham and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Plus we preview several books that have come out in the past week including the Edge of … [Read more...]
Jury Selection Continues in Carroll Double Homicide Trial
MAYVILLE - Jury selection continues this week in the trial of an Elmira man who was one of four people charged in connection to the town of Carroll Double Homicide, which took place in April 2013. On Tuesday, attorneys continued jury selection in … [Read more...]
Horrigan to Present 2015 Budget to Legislature Wednesday Night
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County legislature will be meeting tonight in Mayville for its monthly voting session. In addition to acting on several resolutions, lawmakers will also hear from Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan – who will present … [Read more...]
Reed Agrees to Three Debates with Robertson, Including One with Jamestown Post-Journal
The two candidates running for the state’s 23rd Congressional District, which includes all of Chautauqua County, will hold a total of three debates prior to the November Election. On Tuesday Congressman Tom Reed’s campaign announced it had agreed … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office, County Health Dept. Announce Local Participation in Prescription Drug Take Back Day
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) are reminding residents that unused or expired medications can present a serious threat to public health and are urging them to … [Read more...]
Kallie’s Krusade Benefit Scheduled for Oct. 4, Registration for Various Events Still Taking Place
JAMESTOWN - On Saturday, October 4th the second annual Kallie’s Krusade Benefit Fundraiser will take place. Kallie's Krusade is named for local resident Kallie Swan, who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in August 2013. … [Read more...]
State Launches Website to Combat Growing Heroin Problem, Offer Resources for Those Seeking Help
ALBANY - New York State is announcing a new effort in the war against heroin. On Monday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the “Combat Heroin” campaign – which is designed to inform and educate New Yorkers about the risks of heroin and prescription … [Read more...]