ALBANY - The Republican controlled New York State Senate is announcing the passage of a new job creation plan, and hopes that the members in the state Assembly will soon follow suit. In an announcement yesterday, Senator Catharine Young (R - Olean) … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2012
Lucy-Desi Center Donates Story Pirates’ Tickets to CASA
The Lucy-Desi Center for Comedy plans to help dozens of children in Chautauqua County by giving them free tickets to see a performance this summer. Lucy-Desi executive director Journey Gunderson recently announced the center will be donating tickets … [Read more...]
Drama Club Performance is Tonight
JAMESTOWN - A group of Jamestown High School students will be performing on the Reg Studio Theatre stage this tonight to perform live, original comedy. Drama Club shows improvisational comedy chops in this public performance. Hosted and performed … [Read more...]
City Man Killed After Motorcycle Crashes into SUV
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was killed Tuesday night after he was riding his motorcycle and collided with an SUV. City police say 20 year-old Jacob Crawford, 20 died at WCA Hospital as a result of injuries sustained when the motorcycle he was … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves IGT Funding for County Home
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Home in Dunkirk will have additional financial support to help keep it in operation through at least the end of 2013. That after county lawmakers last night approved a resolution that would provide $1.36 million in … [Read more...]
Anew Center to Hold 6th Annual 5K Anew Run and Walk on June 9
JAMESTOWN - The Salvation Army Anew Center (Facebook)- a non-profit organization that provides free and confidential services to victims of domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault in Chautauqua County - is encouraging the public to take part in … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Vote on County Home Funding Resolution Tonight
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold its monthly voting session tonight in Mayville with the Chautauqua County Home again taking the spotlight. Lawmakers will consider a tabled resolution that was amended last week in the Audit and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Signs on With New Stop-Loss Insurer, Saves $23,000
The city of Jamestown has signed on with a new stop-loss insurance company that will help to save over $20,000 on an annual basis. During Monday night’s council voting session, city lawmakers approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign with … [Read more...]
Busti Man Charged with Sexually Abusing a Child
BUSTI - A Busti man is being held in Chautauqua County Jail on charges related to sexually abusing a child. Lakewood-Busti police say 51 year old Donald Schrader Jr. was charged Monday with predatory sexual assault against a child, first-degree … [Read more...]
Applicants Still Being Accepted for County Veterans Service Director
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards has extended the application period for those wishing to apply for the open position of Chautauqua County Veterans Service Agency director. Applications will now be accepted until Friday, May 25, … [Read more...]