JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Interclub Council will be making a special announcement later today in downtown Jamestown. The organization will announce the recipient of its 56th Annual Woman of the Year. The announcement will take place during the Woman … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2012
Italian American Charity Golf Association Donates $50,000 to WCA Hospital
The Italian American (IA) Charity Golf Association recently presented WCA Hospital with a $50,000 check. The money came from the organization’s 2011 IA golf tournament. This is the second installment of a three-year, $150,000 pledge to continue the … [Read more...]
City Police Release Name of Man Charged in Church Burglaries Case
JAMESTOWN - Tips from the public have helped Jamestown police charge a Buffalo man they say is involved in recent burglaries from two Jamestown churches. John Bish, 45, was charged with two counts of third-degree burglary, one count of fourth-degree … [Read more...]
Several Attend, Voice Concerns During Thursday’s Library Meeting
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library will be doing all it can to listen and respond to any concern that comes to the board. That’s according to board president Tom Price after the library held a well-attended public meeting yesterday … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library to Increase Hours
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library will be expanding its hours in the coming weeks. On Thursday afternoon the library board of directors approved a plan that would add ten additional hours of operation onto the library's weekly schedule, and, … [Read more...]
Governor Announces Statewide Small Business Initiative
BUFFALO - Governor Andrew Cuomo yesterday announced a statewide initiative designed to help small business owners start and grow their businesses in the state. The team will consist of employees from at least six New York State agencies including the … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Board Meets Today
JAMESTOWN – The James Prendergast Library board will hold its regular monthly meeting this afternoon, with several residents expected to be in attendance. Since February, the library has been the focus of attention due to concerns some have expressed … [Read more...]
Young Sponsors Bill that Would Boost Local Ag Purchases
ALBANY – State Senator Cathy Young and her colleagues are working to boost local agricultural purchases throughout New York State. Earlier this week the Senate passed the “Buy From the Backyard Act,” a bill co-sponsored by Senator Young, which … [Read more...]
Sherman House Fire Sends Two to Hospital
SHERMAN - Two Sherman residents were sent to the hospital yesterday after a fire broke out in their home. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says James and Norma Sittnick were both taken by ambulance to Hamot Medical Center in Erie, then later … [Read more...]
Village Elections Result in New Board Members in Lakewood, Mayville; New Mayor in Cherry Creek
MAYVILLE - The 2012 village elections took place yesterday in Chautauqua County with a handful of contested races taking place. (for a complete rundown of all local elections, see the unofficial results posted by the Chautauqua County Board of … [Read more...]