NORTH HARMONY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the driver of a track trailer cab who died Wednesday in North Harmony after his vehicle was struck by a pick up truck. Sheriff deputies say 63-year-old James Ellis of … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Mayoral Candidates Weigh In On Proposed $12.9 Million Borrowing Plan
JAMESTOWN - Two of the three candidates for mayor of Jamestown say they support a recently unveiled proposal to borrow up to $12.9 million to help pay for a variety of capital investment projects in the city. On Monday Jamestown mayor Sam Teresi … [Read more...]
Two Die in Separate Automobile Crashes Wednesday in North Harmony
NORTH HARMONY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's office says two separate automobile crashes on Wednesday have resulted in two people losing their lives. Both accidents occurred in the Town of North Harmony - one on Interstate 86 and the other on … [Read more...]
CLPRA Unable to Reach Consensus on Lake District Recommendation, Will Meet Again in November
MAYVILLE - An advisory agency created by the Chautauqua County Legislature is continuing to struggle with finalizing a recommendation on establishing a lake rehabilitation district that would help raise money to care for Chautauqua Lake. The … [Read more...]
Firm Selected to Help Identify Future Use for NRG Plant in Dunkirk
DUNKIRK - Congressman Tom Reed announced Wednesday that Bergman Associates from Buffalo has been chosen to move forward as consultants on the NRG Redevelopment Alternative and Feasibility Study in Dunkirk. The study will look at all facets of the … [Read more...]
JCC Art Faculty Exhibition To Open on Thursday Night
JAMESTOWN - A reception celebrating the works of several current and former Jamestown Community College faculty members will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, September 12 in JCC’s Weeks Gallery. The event, free and open to the public, will … [Read more...]
Nation and Local Community Remembers September 11 18 years Later
Millions of people across the country will take time out Wednesday to pause and remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives as a result of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on America. It was 18 years ago that 19 hijackers affiliated with … [Read more...]
State Files Lawsuit Against Drug Manufacturers, Distributors
ALBANY - New York State has filed a $2 billion lawsuit against companies that it claims have helped to feed and grow the opioid epidemic. On Monday Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the New York Sate Department of Financial Services is taking action … [Read more...]
Independent Audit Finds City Finished with a $555,000 Surplus in 2018
JAMESTOWN - An independent audit has confirmed what was first reported last Spring by the city of Jamestown comptroller - the city budget for 2018 closed out its books in 2018 with a modest surplus. READ THE FULL AUDIT During this week's … [Read more...]
Furniture Mart Building, Empire State Brand Projects Given Priority Status by Regional Economic Development Council
MAYVILLE - Two recently proposed development projects in Chautauqua County - including one in Jamestown - have been designated with a priority status for state aid by the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council. According to County … [Read more...]
