CHERRY CREEK - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has identified the skeletal remains that were found earlier this month in the Boutwell Hill State Forest in Cherry Creek. Sheriff Deputies say the remains belonged to Tyler W. Chase of … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown to Participate in Statewide ‘Democratic Dialogue’ Project
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission has received funding for an upcoming project that will focus on democratic citizenship in the 21st century. According to commission co-chair Jennifer Gibson, the National … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Watershed Management Alliance Helps Secure $1.4 Million for Stream Bank Stabilization
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance is announcing its recent success in securing over $1 million in grant funding for six stream bank stabilization projects in the Chautauqua Lake watershed. The Alliance mission is to … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature to Hold Final Meeting of 2015 Wednesday Night
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold its final voting session 2015 Wednesday night in Mayville. VIEW DECEMBER MEETING AGENDA Among the items on the agenda are two public hearings – one dealing with the establishment of the … [Read more...]
BPU Works to Reduce Projected Water Rate Hike for 2016
JAMESTOWN - No final decision has been reached regarding a rate hike for Jamestown board of Public Utilities water customers. On Monday afternoon BPU officials spent nearly three hours discussing the 2016 water division budget and what can be done … [Read more...]
Mayor Proclaims Dec. 14, 2015 as The Pub Day in the City of Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - A downtown landmark has received recognition from Jamestown mayor Sam Teresi for its 50 years in business. On Monday morning the mayor was at The Pub on North Main Street to read a proclamation and declare December 14, 2015 as The Pub … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on North County Water District is Wednesday
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Legislature will hold a public hearing to be held on Wednesday, December 16 during its monthly voting session. The public hearing will begin at 6:45 p.m. and is required as part of the formation of the North Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Skelos and Son Convicted on Corruption Charges
NEW YORK - Former state Senate leader Dean Skelos and his son were convicted Friday on all charges stemming from a federal corruption case. The jury’s decision came just one day after deliberations had begun. Skelos and his son, Adam Skelos, were … [Read more...]
Schumer, Cuomo Push for Federal Support in New NY Gun Legislation
ALBANY - U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have announced a push to prevent known or suspected terrorists from purchasing guns in New York State. Schumer and Cuomo are asking the federal government to officially add the U.S. … [Read more...]
BPU to Consider Water Division Budget, Rate Hike During Monday’s Meeting
The issue of how high water rates will go up next year will be dealt with today during a special meeting of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU). BPU officials will meet at 4 p.m. today in the BPU board room to discuss the water and electric … [Read more...]
