MAYVILLE - Democratic and Republican caucuses are set for six Chautauqua County villages over the next ten days for the nomination of candidates for the March 18, 2014 village elections. In addition, three other villages will nominate independent … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
[LISTEN] – Bill Ward Band, Amanda Barton and Infinity Perform Saturday at ‘Soup and a Song’
JAMESTOWN - A musical fundraiser that also involves some tasty soup, all to support the St. Susan Center, is set to take place Tomorrow night. The fourth "Soup And Song" fundraiser will feature the Bill Ward Band, Amanda Barton and Infinity Visual … [Read more...]
Horrigan Hits Ground Running as New County Executive, Focusing on ‘Working Together’ Theme
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County’s new county executive says he’s been very busy getting acclimated to his new position during his first couple weeks in office. Vince Horrigan of Bemus Point tells WRFA that since taking over as county executive on … [Read more...]
FEMA to Povide $5 Million in Funding to Lake Shore Hospital
IRVING - It looks like Lake Shore Hospital in northern Chautauqua County has been given some financial breathing room, courtesy of the federal government. On Wednesday congressman Tom Reed’s office announced that the Federal Emergency Management … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter for 2013 Death of Fredonia Man
MAYVILLE - A Dunkirk man about to go to trial for the death of a Fredonia man last year has pleaded guilty to 2nd-degree manslaughter. The office of Chautauqua County District Attorney David Foley announced that 46 year-old Theodore Wickham entered … [Read more...]
Jamestown Charged for Driving Drunk in a Stolen Vehicle
ELLICOTT - State police arrested a Jamestown man on several charges early Tuesday morning after he was found allegedly drunk driving in a stolen vehicle. Police say they pulled over 49 year-old Rodney Thomas at about 3 a.m. Tuesday on Route 60 in … [Read more...]
County to Receive over $1.57 Million in Funding for Pathway Enhancement Projects
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday announced the award of approximately $67 million in funding for 63 bicycle, pedestrian and multi-use path transportation enhancement projects across New York, with two located in Chautauqua County. Under … [Read more...]
State Commission Releases Study, Recommendations to Improve Education
ALBANY - A state education commission has released its final report detailing things that need to be done in order to improve public education. According to the governor's office, the final report from the NY Education Reform Commission contains a … [Read more...]
Young Introduces Bill that Would Favor Veteran Business Owners
ALBANY - Senator Cathy Young is wants to provide more business for disabled veterans who own their own business. Under a bill sponsored by the Olean Republican, businesses owned by disabled veterans would achieve preference for procuring state … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Pushes for More Great Lakes’ Funding to Battle Invasive Species
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is announcing several provisions within the federal omnibus appropriations bill that she says would increase the environmental health of the Great Lakes, including Lake Erie. Specifically, the provisions … [Read more...]
