A guilty plea has been reached in the shooting death of a Sinclairville man in July 2022. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced Wednesday that the defendant charged in the case has pled guilty to felony … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Reacts To State of the State Address
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel is applauding the mental health and education proposals in Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address. Wendel, who has over 25 years of experience in the educational field, said he's glad to see the … [Read more...]
State Sen. Borrello Criticizes Gov. Hochul’s State of the State Address For Not Addressing Public Safety, State’s Affordability
State Senator George Borrello is criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul's State of State address for not addressing the state's affordability and public safety. Borrello said Hochul's address was, quote, "a lot of talk," "We've heard it before. 'We're … [Read more...]
City Council Hopes To Act In January On Camera, Lighting Project For Spring, Cherry St. Ramps
Jamestown City Council hopes to act on funding a camera and lighting project at the Spring and Cherry Street Ramps by the end of January. Council has two resolutions totaling $249,680 to award bids to companies to install cameras and lights in the … [Read more...]
JRC Building and Business Improvement Grant Program Application Process Now Open
The application process for Jamestown Renaissance Corporation’s Building and Business Improvement Program(BBIP) grant program is now open. Grants awarded will range from $500 to $25,000 per building or business. The applicant will be required to … [Read more...]
Thousands Lose Power in North County Due to High Winds
High winds caused thousands to lose power and caused damage in the northern part of Chautauqua County Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Buffalo said a 74 mph gust was reported at Dunkirk at 11:25 a.m. New York State Police reported high … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School’s New Nickname Is ‘Red & Green’
Jamestown High School's new nickname will be “Red & Green” following a recommendation from the school’s Nickname Committee. The Jamestown School Board voted 5 to 1 on Tuesday to adopt the new nickname. Board member Frank Galeazzo was the … [Read more...]
Governor Kathy Hochul Delivers State of the State Address
Governor Kathy Hochul focused on finance, crime, and education polices in her State of the State address on Tuesday. She said while the state is safer, affordable, and more livable there is more work to be done. Hochul has spent the last week … [Read more...]
Shared Grant Writer Brings Over $33.9 Million In Two Years to City of Jamestown, JCC
The City of Jamestown and Jamestown Community College's shared grant writer has brought big dividends to both organizations. Grant writer Paula Pichon is now in her third year in the position under the contract. In 2022, the city and college … [Read more...]
Linnea Haskin To Coordinate NY Food For NY Families Program In Chautauqua County
Former Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Haskin has joined Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Nutrition Program. Haskin will be employed as a Food Resource Educator for the Grow Chautauqua Food System Program. The … [Read more...]
