JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown woman faces traffic-related charges after she hit two bicyclists Saturday afternoon in the city. Jamestown Police say 30 year-old Tanya Critzer was traveling east along W. Eight St. just before 12:30 p.m. when she crossed … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Police Release Video Footage of Downtown Restaurant Burglary Suspects
JAMESTOWN - City police are still seeking the public’s help in trying to identify the two individuals who robbed the Fresco’s restaurant in Jamestown on July 8. The burglary involved two individuals allegedly taking cash and liquor. To help … [Read more...]
North County Communities Focus on Flood Clean Up Over Weekend
MAYVILLE - It was a hot and humid weekend for much of Chautauqua County, but fortunately, only a limited amount of rain meant that clean up efforts could continue for the communities that were hit hard by flooding last week. According to … [Read more...]
State Education Department Drops Test Contract with Pearson, Signs on with Questar
ALBANY - New York State is making a change regarding what tests students will be taking when it comes time for their annual Common Core exams. New York State is ditching Pearson as its test-maker after years of high-profile missteps, switching to … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Native and Bills Play-by-Play Legend Van Miller Dies
BUFFALO - The broadcaster known across the region as the voice of the Buffalo Bills has died. Dunkirk, NY native and Bills play-by-play legend Van Miller died on Friday, July 17. He was 87 years old. Miller grew up in Dunkirk and began his 55-year … [Read more...]
Pilot Injured Thursday During Small Plane Crash in Dunkirk
DUNKIRK - The investigation continues into a small plane crash that happened Thursday morning in Durnkirk. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, the accident took place around 11 a.m. near the Dunkirk Airport. Investigators say the … [Read more...]
City Lawmakers Consider Salary Increases for Mayor, City Council
JAMESTOWN - City lawmakers will wait a few more weeks before they decides whether or not the salaries for both the city council and the mayor will be seeing an increase. Currently, the salary for the mayor is $72,000 – which is where it’s been … [Read more...]
County Legislature Committee Passes on Funding National Bigfoot Center Project
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature’s Audit and Control Committee has balked at a resolution that would provide tax-payer funding to the establishment of a facility dedicated to all things Bigfoot. According to an article in the … [Read more...]
Schumer Announces Restoration of Federal Education Aid
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer has announced that, after his public push, over $100 million in at-risk federal education dollars for Upstate New York schools has been protected. Earlier this week, Schumer launched a major push to … [Read more...]
14th Annual Scandinavian Folk Festival Begins Friday in Gerry, NY
GERRY - The 2015 Scandinavian Folk Festival, presented by the American Scandinavian Heritage Foundation, will take place this weekend at the Gerry Rodeo Grounds, beginning today and continuing through Sunday. The event will feature plenty of food, … [Read more...]
