MAYVILLE - The expansion effort of the Chautauqua County Landfill will take center stage for the Chautauqua County Legislature during it's November meetings. On Monday, Nov. 9, the legislature's Public Facilities Committee will meet and among the … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Chautauqua County Legislature to See Few Changes Following 2015 Election
MAYVILLE - With only eight of 19 contested races in the Chautauqua County Legislature, there wasn't expected to be much of a change, and that sentiment held true following the 2015 Elections, with only a handful of new faces joining the ranks of the … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Government to See Little Change Following 2015 Election
JAMESTOWN - Not much will change in Jamestown city government for 2016. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi (D) was elected to a fifth consecutive term. Teresi ran unopposed, receiving 1983 votes. There was also 132 write-ins. For the Jamestown City … [Read more...]
Lakewood Mayor Race Too Close to Call, Robbins Wins Reelection in Busti Supervisor Race
LAKEWOOD - The mayor's race for the village of Lakewood is too close to call. Democratic challenger Cara Birrittieri leads incumbent David Wordelmann by 20 votes – although absentee ballots could change the outcome. The official results will be … [Read more...]
Election Day 2015 is Tuesday
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - Tuesday is Election Day and there are several contested races in the greater Jamestown area and across Chautauqua County. Polls opened at 6 a.m. and will remain open until 9 p.m. Registered voters looking for specific information … [Read more...]
Investigation Nets Half Pound of Uncut Heroin on Southern Tier Expressway
JAMESTOWN, NY - An ongoing investigation into the sales and trafficking of heroin in the Jamestown, NY area has resulted in the arrest of two individuals and the confiscation of half-a-pound of heroin. According to a release from the Jamestown … [Read more...]
Voting 101 in Chautauqua County for the Tuesday November 3rd General Election
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Democratic Election Commissioner Norman Green is offering some basic information that voters will want to know for Tuesday's General Election: Eligibility to Vote: Any county citizen at least age 18 at the date of … [Read more...]
Harmony Man Charged with Vehicular Assault Following Weekend Incident
HARMONY - A 19 year-old from the town of harmony is facing charges after allegedly hitting someone with his pickup truck and then leaving the scene. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say the incident took place just before 3 a.m. Saturday morning … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Continue Investigation into Friday Bank Robbery
JAMESTOWN, NY - City police are continuing their investigation into the robbery of a downtown bank that took place late Friday afternoon. Police say an unknown white male suspect reportedly robbed the First Niagara Bank at the corner of Spring and … [Read more...]
NRG Plant in Dunkirk Can be Closed Without Impacting Power Generation in New York
ALBANY - It’s not looking good for the future of the NRG power plant in Dunkirk. A recently released study shows the NRG plant, along with another in Tonawanda, can be shut down without affecting energy reliability to the region’s businesses, … [Read more...]
