MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua county legislature’s Human Services Committee will be meeting Wednesday to discuss a motion that calls for only giving state welfare benefits to only those people who live in New York State. Legislature Chairman Jay Gould … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Prendergast Announces ‘Food for Fines’ Day on Nov. 15
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library will hold a Food for Fines Day Friday, Nov. 15, and make changes to some fees and fines, effective Monday, Nov. 18. People who owe fines for returning items late can get their fees erased by bringing in … [Read more...]
JCC Foundation Announces Gregory DeCinque Scholarship
The Jamestown Community College Foundation has announced the endowment of the Dr. Gregory T. DeCinque Unified Student Assistance (USA) Scholarship, thanks to more than $125,000 in support from local businesses, organizations, foundations, and … [Read more...]
Wintery Weather Results in Fatal Auto Accident in North County
The Chautauqua Region got its most significant dose of wintery weather so far this season when a storm system swept across the region on Monday night. In Jamestown, only a couple of inches of snow fell, despite seeing temperatures that dipped down … [Read more...]
Horrigan Announces Members of Non-Partisan Transition Team
BEMUS POINT - The man who will be Chautauqua County’s next county executive has announced the members of his transition team. On Monday, County Executive-Elect Vince Horrigan named the eight members of his transition team, which he calls a … [Read more...]
Cuomo Announces New Tax Incentive to Benefit Veterans
ALBANY - New York State is rolling out a new tax credit supporters say will make it easier for thousands of military veterans to find work. On Veterans Day, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the beginning of a promotional effort by New York State’s … [Read more...]
State Will Now Provide Multiple Images on Sexual Offender Database
ALBANY - There’s a new rule on the books regarding sex offenders who register on the New York State sex offender registry. Under a recently signed law, the registry will now display multiple photographs of convicted sex offenders, in an effort to … [Read more...]
County to Discuss Pawnbroker License During Tuesday Committee Meeting
MAYVILLE - It’s committee week in the Chautauqua County Legislature, with both the county’s public facilities committee and administrative services committee scheduled to meet later today. Among the items to be discussed is a new local law … [Read more...]
Historic ‘Engine No. 6’ Will Lead the 2013 Jamestown Holiday Parade
Jamestown’s "Snowball Express" Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration, sponsored by The Resource Center and Lutheran Jamestown, will feature Engine no. 6 when it starts at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, December 6. Engine no. 6 made its first appearance … [Read more...]
Accident on I-86 Claims Life of Ohio Man
The investigation continues today into a two-car accident on I-86 that claimed the life of an Ohio man. According to a published report, the accident took place Sunday afternoon just before 4 p.m. Police say 57 year old Thomas Erickson, Cuyahoga … [Read more...]
