Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) on Monday gave high praise to the Chautauqua County community on its efforts to keep NRG open and operational in Dunkirk. Sunday’s announcement by Governor Andrew Cuomo that NRG will repower with natural gas was … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2013
New York Sees Increase in Woman and Minority-Owned Businesses Contracted with State
ALBANY - The effort by New York State to help increase the number of minority and women-owned businesses that contract with the state is proving to be successful. That’s according to Governor Andrew Cuomo, who’s released an end of the year … [Read more...]
Local American Red Cross Receives Donation from Lenna Foundation
The American Red Cross of Southwestern New York recently received a $25,000 donation from the Lenna Foundation in Jamestown for relief efforts in the Philippines following the recent typhoon that devastated parts of the country. As of December 9, … [Read more...]
Kellie Pickler to Perform at Jamestown Savings Bank Arena on Jan. 23, 2014
JAMESTOWN - Country music star Kellie Pickler will perform at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena on Thursday January 23, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Pickler began as a breakout star on American Idol in 2005 and has produced four albums since then including; … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Hollywood Costume Exhibit at Dykeman Young Gallery
Broadcast on Dec. 13, 2013. An interview with Michael Dykeman from the Dykeman Young Gallery and Vintage Emporium, along with Lynn Warner from the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. The two talk about the Hollywood Costumes Exhibit that is on display at … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Acoustic Nation Episode 60
Episode 60 of Acoustic Nation, originally airing Dec. 12, 2013. With special guests Oliver & Jeremy and Dan Shanahan. ABOUT: Acoustic Nation is a two-hour radio program hosted each week by local musician and poet Ronnie Would. Featuring a wide … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Power Plant to Convert to Natural Gas Facility, Will Remain Open
DUNKIRK - The largest taxpayer in Chautauqua County will remain in operation. On Sunday morning, Governor Andrew Cuomo paid a visit to Dunkirk to announce that funding will be in place to repower the NRG power plant into a natural gas generating … [Read more...]
Pistol Packing Teens Charged Following Robbery
JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown teens have been charged with robbery and menacing following a hold-up that took place Saturday. According to city police, an unidentified individual was walking on Tower St. near the intersection with Willard St. shortly … [Read more...]
Three Charged After Allegedly Giving Pot to Toddler
MAYVILLE - Three people were charged Friday after allegedly encouraging a 23-month-old boy to smoke marijuana. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, the boy's parents - 17-year-old Jessica Kelsey and 18-year-old George Kelsey - … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested in Case of Abandoned Chihuahua
JAMESTOWN - An arrest has been made in the case of Tinkerbell the Chihuahua. According to Lakewood-Busti police, a Jamestown man faces animal cruelty charges after an investigation determined he was the one who allegedly placed the dog inside a … [Read more...]