JAMESTOWN - The local Community Alliance for Suicide Prevention is partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) in hosting the Out of the Darkness Walk in Jamestown on Saturday, to raise money for the organizations vital … [Read more...]
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Congressman Reed Calls for Community Support During NRG Rally on Saturday
DUNKIRK - A rally to show support for continuing the NRG Repowering project will help to show officials in Albany how important the project is to Chautauqua County and Western New York. That’s according to Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY-23), … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Board President Addresses Art Collection in Letter to Library Members
JAMESTOWN - The president of the James Prendergast Library board of trustees, Tom Rankin, recently sent out a letter to members of the library to address the issue regarding the Prendergast Library art collection. In the letter, Rankin said, "We … [Read more...]
North Main Street Improvement Plan to be Unveiled Thursday
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation will hold a special press conference Thursday afternoon regarding the status of the North Main Street Corridor Improvement Plan. REVIEW PROJECT RFP According to JRC officials, North Main Street … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged Following Narcotics Investigation
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is in the county jail on $20,000 bail following a drug investigation by city police. Jamestown police say 21 year-old Aaron Johnson of 1356 Newland Ave. was arrested by the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force on an … [Read more...]
Reed Tours Truck-Lite, Recognizes Local Effort to Train and Prepare Future Workforce
FALCONER - Chautauqua County’s representative in Washington says the only way America can remain competitive on the world stage when it comes to manufacturing is by equipping the workers of tomorrow with the skills and knowledge they’ll need to get … [Read more...]
City Police Charge Two With Assault Following Overnight Incident
JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown men were arrested early Wednesday morning on assault charges following an incident that took place in Brooklyn Square. City police were called to an area near 10 S. Main Street at about 1:45 a.m. Wednesday for a reported … [Read more...]
Angola, NY Man Jailed After Punching Nurse
IRVING - An Angola man is in the county jail on $40,000 bail after he allegedly assaulted a nurse at Lake Shore Hospital in Irving. Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies say the incident took place just before 8 p.m. Monday when deputies were called … [Read more...]
County Emergency Services Officials Seek Public Input on Hazard Mitigation Plan
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services is seeking additional public input on the updated draft of the County’s Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. “Public participation in the planning process is critical to the … [Read more...]
More than 700 Runners Participate in 2015 Lucy Town Half Marathon, 5K & Univera Kids 2K
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center has announced that more than 700 runners participated in the third annual Lucy Town Half Marathon, 5K & Univera Kids 2K, including runners from 24 different states. Additionally, stand-up up comedian Joy … [Read more...]
