MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County officials are continuing their fight against the continuing problem of heroin and opioid addiction. On Friday, County Executive Vince Horrigan and County Community Mental Hygiene Services Director Patricia Brinkman … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
IDA Begins Marketing former ConAgra space in Dunkirk
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) has finalized its purchase of the ConAgra building in Dunkirk and is now looking for a new tenant. Last year, the IDA issued a $2 million Bond that was purchased by Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Horrigan to Deliver State of County on Wednesday Night
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan will be presenting his second State of the County address on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. The presentation will be held during the regular meeting of the County Legislature, which starts at … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Arrested on Child Endangerment Charges
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown woman was arrested late last week and sent to the county jail on Child Endangerment Charges. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, 32 year-old Amber Johnson was taken into custody on an active arrest warrant … [Read more...]
Governor Details Ethics Reform Plan
ALBANY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today outlined significant reforms to New York State’s ethics laws and rules. The reforms are included in the 30 day amendments to the 2015-16 Executive Budget. “We must prove once again that state government can … [Read more...]
Anthony Barone to Manage Jammers in Inaugural Season of Prospect League Play
JAMESTOWN - MKE Sports & Entertainment is announcing the selection of Jamestown native Anthony Barone as Business Manager and Field Manager of the new Jamestown Jammers, which will begin play in the Prospect League in May 2015. Barone served … [Read more...]
Soul of Flamenco Comes to the Reg Lenna in Jamestown on Tuesday, Feb. 24
Flamenco Master Class Being Taught on Monday, Feb. 23 JAMESTOWN - Flamenco Vivo, a touring group of musicians and dancers from Spain and the United States, will perform Soul of Flamenco at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown School Officials Face Major Financial Challenges
JAMESTOWN - The financial outlook for Jamestown Public Schools is quite grim. That from Jamestown school superintendent Tim Mains, who was a guest on WRFA's Community Matters public affairs program on Thursday, Feb. 19. Mains talked about … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls on DOT to Approve New Rail Regulations in Wake of WV Derailment
WASHINGTON - Senator Charles Schumer is using a recent train derailment in West Virginia as evidence that more needs to be done to ensure proper safety for the transportation of oil across our nation’s railways. Schumer called on the Department of … [Read more...]
Reed Schedules Three Town Hall Meetings in Chautauqua County for Saturday
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed is reminding area residents he will be holding several town hall meetings this week, including three in Chautauqua County. On Saturday (Feb. 21), Reed and his staff will hold meetings in Ellington, Brocton and … [Read more...]
