Chautauqua County Executive Vince HorriganMAYVILLE - The inaugural Chautauqua Gran Fondo Cycling Tour will take place on Saturday, with cyclists from throughout the region coming to Chautauqua County to ride around the lake. In addition to the … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Colors of Chautauqua Promotion Starts Labor Day Weekend
Music and Wine at 21 Brix Winery and an Evening of Harvest Wine and Craft Beer at the Grape Discovery Center are two experiences scheduled during the Colors of Chautauqua. Photo by Ed Bernik.CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - The Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau … [Read more...]
Kallie’s Krusade Foundation Holds Charity Hockey Game Saturday at Ice Arena
JAMESTOWN - A Charity Hockey Game will take place Saturday Aug. 29 to benefit Kallie’s Krusade Foundation, a group founded in honor of the late Kallie Swan and which continues to raise money for area families battling childhood cancer. The event … [Read more...]
Audubon’s Monarch Butterfly Festival is Saturday
Being photographed as a giant butterfly or caterpillar is just one of the many fun and learning opportunities at the Audubon Nature Center’s Monarch Butterfly Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2015.JAMESTOWN - The Audubon Nature … [Read more...]
Governor Offers Condolences to Journalists Killed in Virginia, Says Nation Must Address Gun Violence
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo has offered his condolences to those affected by the shooting of two journalists in Virginia. The governor also said the incident shows why the nation must address gun violence. 24-year-old reporter Alison Parker and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Rocky’s Owner Goes on Record, Requests Policy Changes for Dealing with Loose Dogs
MAYVILLE - Members of the Chautauqua County Legislature learned more about the incident surrounding the shooting death of Rocky - a 10 year old boxer - by a member of the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday night the legislature held … [Read more...]
Jamestown Receives $14,000 Federal Law Enforcement Grant
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced Wednesday that the City of Jamestown has been awarded $14,156 in federal funding to support law enforcement initiatives through the purchase of new equipment. The funds … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown Resident Plans to Speak to Legislature Following Shooting of His Dog
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be holding its monthly meeting Wednesday night in Mayville and lawmaker could see a large turnout from local pet owners and animal rights activists. Joe Donisi, a Jamestown resident whose dog Rocky … [Read more...]
Lawsuit Halts NRG Repower Project in Dunkirk
DUNKIRK - Local, State and even national officials are weighing in following the news that the effort to Repower the NRG power plant in Dunkirk has been put on hold. NRG Energy made the announcement on Tuesday, saying the Dunkirk plant will have … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Woman Faces Welfare Fraud Charges
MAYVILLE - A joint investigation into welfare fraud has led to seven felony charges against a Dunkirk woman. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, 51-year-old Marcia Brown allegedly lied about employment income and unemployment … [Read more...]
