JAMESTOWN - The Prendergast Library Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting this afternoon at the library. No agenda has been provided regarding what business will be discussed at the meeting, although it is open to the public. Last month … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2016
Former Jamestown Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Making Online Threats
BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney William Hochul, Jr. has announced a former Jamestown police officer has pleaded guilty to making threats online. The U.S. Attorney’s office say 45 year old Michael Bush pleaded guilty on Tuesday to transmitting … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested for Marijuana Growing Operation in Celoron
CELORON - A Jamestown man has been arrested for growing more than a hundred marijuana plants in the village of Celoron. The Chautauqua County Sheriff Office says authorities executed a search warrant at 9 Duquesne St. in the village on Monday, … [Read more...]
Public-Private Partnership with Volt Vision Could Help Light Up Jamestown Riverwalk
JAMESTOWN - City officials are hoping the state will help support a project that could brighten the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk and make it an enjoyable destination even after the sun goes down. On Monday night Jamestown City Development Director … [Read more...]
County Officials Begin Workforce Planning Efforts to Prepare for Athenex Opening
DUNKIRK - County officials are started the effort to prepare for the arrival of a multi-million dollar economic development project in Dunkirk. County executive Vince Horrigan and the Chautauqua County Education Coalition recently hosted a … [Read more...]
[WATCH] Two-Time Cancer Survivor to Share Story at LINKS Charity Banquet
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown resident and two-time cancer survivor, Paul Hedin, will be the keynote speaker at LINKS Charity LINKing Together Banquet & Auction, on Monday, July 25, at 6 p.m. at Moon Brook Country Club. Hedin will share his story of … [Read more...]
Plumb Claims Reed is Putting Wall Street Interests Above Local Residents
JAMESTOWN - Congressional candidate John Plumb (D-Lakewood) says congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) would rather support Wall Street over helping local families. On Monday the John Plumb for Congress campaign released a statement criticizing … [Read more...]
GA Family Services to Develop Mural for Barrett Ave. Exit in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Public art could soon be coming to the Washington Street Bridge Barrett Ave. connector in Jamestown. On Monday night representatives from GA Family Services appeared before the Jamestown City Council to share their proposal for a … [Read more...]
Reed Offers Initial Thoughts on 2016 Republican Party Platform, Including it’s Anti LGBT Provisions
CLEVELAND - Republican delegates officially voted on Monday to adopt the party’s 2016 platform, a policy blueprint that manages to take ultra-conservative positions on same-sex marriage, religion, pornography, and even national parks. The … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Rescues Boat in Distress on Lake Erie
PORTLAND, NY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office water rescue team was busy Sunday afternoon rescuing four boaters on Lake Erie. At about 2:49 p.m. the Chautauqua Sheriff's Office received a report of a boat taking on water about 4.5 miles … [Read more...]