MAYVILLE - Patches of blue-green algae have shown up in areas of the southern basin of Chautauqua Lake. According to the Post-Pournal, the dangerous algae was found near shorelines in Lakewood, Fluvanna, Long Point State Park and the Bemus Point … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2017
[LISTEN] Community Matters – League of Women Voters Host Wind Farm Discussion
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE DUNKIRK - A panel discussion on local wind power, presented by the League of Women Voters on July 19 at JCC North Training and Conference Center, 10807 Bennett Road, Dunkirk. The panelist were David Alicea … [Read more...]
Scandinavian Folk Festival Begins Friday, Continues Through Weekend
GERRY - The 2017 Scandinavian Folk Festival begins Friday, July 21 at the Gerry Rodeo grounds and will continue throughout the weekend. In addition to Scandinavian foods, crafts, demonstrations, lectures and vendors, there will also be musical … [Read more...]
New Burn Building Named in Honor of Former Fire Chief at City Fire Training Center
JAMESTOWN - Firefighters in southern Chautauqua County have a new building to help with their training. On Thursday city and county officials gathered at the Raymond C. Taylor Fire Training Center on Harrison Street to mark the completion of the … [Read more...]
Rock and Roll Rundown – July 20, 2017
The WRFA Rock n’ Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown, NY. THU JUL 20 Third Thursdsay ft. Elektra Kings and St. Vith - Wintergarden … [Read more...]
Reed Campaign War Chest Exceeds $1 Million, Outpaces Potential Opponents 20 to 1
WASHINGTON - Despite the next federal election being more than a year away, Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) has already gained a significant amount of funding for his reelection war chest, especially when compared to those who plan to run … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance to Meet Thursday in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The July board meeting for the Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance will take place Thursday in downtown Jamestown. In recent months the meetings have focused on the use of chemical herbicides in areas of Chautauqua Lake … [Read more...]
Jamestown Seeing Increased Coyote Activity
JAMESTOWN - City officials are cautioning residents to be vigilant against coyotes, which have been seen in some neighborhoods on the north and east side of town in recent months. Jamestown city councilman Tony Dolce, who’s Ward is on the north … [Read more...]
Falconer Mayor Criticizes City Council for Not Discussing Annexation Proposal
JAMESTOWN - The Mayor of Falconer was once again in Jamestown City Hall Monday night to voice his opposition to the city’s effort to annex the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' Dow Street Substation property. Mayor James Rensel spoke to the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Crews Respond to Fire on City’s South Side
JAMESTOWN - Fire crews were busy early Tuesday morning battling a house fire on the city’s south side. Fire crews were called to Linwood Ave. near the corner with Newland Ave. just before 2 a.m. to respond to an apartment house. All ten … [Read more...]