JAMESTOWN - In addition to a major victory for the GOP in the Chautauqua County Executive's race, the other two county-wide offices up for election on Tuesday also went to the Republican Party. In the only other contested county-wide race, Gerry … [Read more...]
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GOP Maintains 13 Seats on County Legislature, Despite Downsizing to 19
MAYVILLE - The 2013 Election has turned out to be a huge victory for Republican in the Chautauqua County Legislature. Despite the fact that the legislature is downsizing to 19 members, the GOP will still control 13 seats on the panel, giving it a … [Read more...]
GOP Gains One Seat on Jamestown City Council, Possibly Two
JAMESTOWN - It appears at least one Republican will be added to the Jamestown City Council, and possibly even two. In the city council’s Ward I race, Republican Brent Sheldon currently leads Tara Hall with an unofficial tally 328 to 300. While … [Read more...]
New Yorkers Approve Casino Ammendment
ALBANY - New York voters threw their support behind casino gambling, agreeing to let seven state-run gaming palaces be built in nearly every region of the state, including eventually in New York City. In a measure that became a referendum on the … [Read more...]
Election Day 2013 Has Arrived
Today is Election Day across the country, and voters in Chautauqua County will be heading to the polls to decide on Several key races. Polls are open from now until 9 p.m. WRFA will be providing updates tonight on Facebook and will also have a … [Read more...]
Anonymous Postcard Urges Sherman Residents to Go with Write-In Legislative Candidate
SHERMAN - An anonymous postcard that’s been circulating in the Sherman area may cause the Republican party to lose the election for the County Legislature District 18 seat. According to an article in today’s post journal, a postcard has been … [Read more...]
Edwards Signs Off on 2014 County Budget
Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards announced Monday that he will not be vetoing the 2014 Budget as amended by the Chautauqua County Legislature. Edwards said that after reviewing the legislature’s changes, it is clear that his financial team … [Read more...]
Weekend Fire Destroys Brocton Church
BROCTON - A house of worship that also served as a local landmark in Brocton has been destroyed by fire. Early Sunday morning, seven volunteer fire departments battled a blaze that destroyed the Tri Church Parish at 35 East Main St. in the … [Read more...]
JCC Welcomes New President During Friday Ceremony
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College installed its either president on Friday. Dr. Cory L. Duckworth was installed as JCC President during an inauguration ceremony in the Robert Lee Scharmann Theatre on JCC’s Jamestown … [Read more...]
Young, Reed Continue Effort to Keep Lakeshore Open
IRVING - Congressman Tom Reed is joining state officials in the effort to keep the doors open for Lake Shore Health Care Center, a north county hospital that is scheduled to close early next year. In a statement on Friday, Reed said he is keeping … [Read more...]
