ASHVILLE - The Democratic candidate for County Executive is making a bold promise in his campaign. Fredonia businessman Ron Johnson says he’s so certain that Chautauqua County’s recent history of job losses can be turned around that he is willing … [Read more...]
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Governor Cuomo Outlines Federal Default Impact on New York
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has outlined the economic cost of a Federal default on New York, including serious potential damages to the fiscal health of the State that would undermine the economic progress it has made in the last three years. … [Read more...]
Win Tickets to See Martin Short on WRFA’s Facebook Page
WRFA is giving away a pair of tickets to see Martin Short live in Jamestown at the Reg Lenna Center For The Arts this weekend! Follow us on our Facebook Page and look for our photo of Martin Short for your chance to win. Participating in the … [Read more...]
Questions Answered During County Legislature Meeting with Prospective Home Buyer
MAYVILLE - It was a long and at times confrontational special meeting of the Chautauqua County Legislature last night in Mayville as lawmakers met with the latest prospective buyers of the Chautauqua County Home. Four representatives of VestraCare … [Read more...]
County Executive Appalled, Encouarged by the Special County Home Meeting
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards said that he was both appalled and encouraged by the special meeting between the county legislature and representative from VestraCare. Edwards – who’s been in negotiations with VestraCare and has … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Child Abuse
MAYVILLE - A Jamestown man who was arrested a year ago for sexually abusing a child will spend the next 10 years of his life behind bars. District Attorney David Foley said 31 year old Jason Alexander was sentenced this week in county court to ten … [Read more...]
Martin Short, Lucytown Half Marathon this Weekend
JAMESTOWN - One of the biggest names in Comedy will be in Jamestown in less than two days. The first every Lucy Town Half Marathon and 5K and Martin Short performance are both slated for this weekend in Jamestown. In addition to the race, the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested for Overnight Robbery of Gas Station
KIANTONE - A Jamestown man is in the Chautauqua County jail this morning after attempting an overnight armed robbery just outside of the city limits in the town of Kiantone. Shortly after 12:30 a.m., Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies were called … [Read more...]
Teresi Releases 2014 Executive Budget, Calls for 2.54 Percent Tax Increase
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi is proposing just over a 2.5 percent tax increase for property owners in his 2014 city budget. On Tuesday afternoon, Teresi released his $33.6 million spending plan, which is $375,000 more than the current year’s … [Read more...]
Audit and Control Committee Identifies Way to Reduce 2014 County Tax Rate
MAYVILLE - Efforts to finalize the 2014 county budget are moving forward. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, the Chautauqua County Legislature's Audit and Control Committee has reduced the tax levy 3.1 percent with recommended cuts. The … [Read more...]
