JAMESTOWN - A veteran who’s made national headlines for two books he’s written that deal with military service and PTSD will be in Jamestown at the end of October. Luis Carlos Montalván, a 17-year U.S Army Veteran, will be appearing at Jamestown … [Read more...]
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Step Up for Autism Celebration is Saturday September 27
CELORON - The weather forecast looks great for Saturday’s fifth annual Step Up for Autism celebration. The event is being coordinated by The Resource Center and Filling the Gap, Inc., with support from parents and Village of Celoron … [Read more...]
[LISTEN]: Chautauqua County Native, Screenwriter to Show Film Friday at Reg Lenna
JAMESTOWN - A Screenwriter with roots in the Chautauqua region will show the latest project he's been involved with at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts this weekend. On Friday at 8 p.m., the film, 37: A Final Promise, will screen publicly as part of … [Read more...]
Horrigan Presents 2015 Budget, Calls for 1 Percent Tax Increase
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan has released his 2015 executive budget, which includes an overall reduction in spending but also contains a slight increase in property taxes. On Wednesday night Horrigan presented his budget … [Read more...]
County Legislature Agrees to Sick-Time Settlement with County Home Employees
MAYVILLE - During Wednesday's Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, lawmakers also approved an emergency resolution that will provide $170,000 to county home employees through sick pay they were contracted to receive but will be unable to ever … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested Following Domestic Violence Incident, Auto Accident
JAMESTOWN - A city man is in jail this morning after being involved in a domestic violence incident late Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Washington and W. Seventh Streets. Jamestown police say 24 year-old Andrew Panebianco is accused … [Read more...]
Jury Selection Continues in Carroll Double Homicide Trial
MAYVILLE - Jury selection continues this week in the trial of an Elmira man who was one of four people charged in connection to the town of Carroll Double Homicide, which took place in April 2013. On Tuesday, attorneys continued jury selection in … [Read more...]
Horrigan to Present 2015 Budget to Legislature Wednesday Night
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County legislature will be meeting tonight in Mayville for its monthly voting session. In addition to acting on several resolutions, lawmakers will also hear from Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan – who will present … [Read more...]
Reed Agrees to Three Debates with Robertson, Including One with Jamestown Post-Journal
The two candidates running for the state’s 23rd Congressional District, which includes all of Chautauqua County, will hold a total of three debates prior to the November Election. On Tuesday Congressman Tom Reed’s campaign announced it had agreed … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office, County Health Dept. Announce Local Participation in Prescription Drug Take Back Day
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) are reminding residents that unused or expired medications can present a serious threat to public health and are urging them to … [Read more...]
