JAMESTOWN - The New York state school assessment test results are in, and it appears scores are significantly lower under new evaluation criteria. In Jamestown, newly appointed superintendent Tim Mains has scheduled a press conference this afternoon … [Read more...]
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MORNING NEWS: Soup and Song Benefit is Tonight in Bemus Point
BEMUS POINT - A partnership between St. Susan Center and Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc. will take place tonight – rain or shine – on Chautauqua Lake. The Soup and a Song fundraiser for both Infinity and St. Susan Center will take place in … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Trial Date Set for One Suspect in Carroll Double Homicide Case
MAYVILLE - The trial for one of the four men allegedly involved in the Town of Carroll double homicide that took place earlier this year will begin in March 2014. According to an article in today’s Jamestown Post-Journal, the trial for 34 year-old … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Schumer Throws his Support Behind NRG Repower Plan
DUNKIRK - U.S. Senator Charles Schumer was in Dunkirk on Tuesday to throw his support behind a plan to repower the NRG power plant. During an afternoon appearance, the state’s senior senator urged the state Public Service Commission to adopt a plan … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown Public Schools Announces Board Vacancy
JAMESTOWN - The new superintendent for Jamestown Public Schools has officially assumed his role as the top administrator of the county’s largest school district. During the first board meeting of the new school year on Tuesday, newly appointed … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Fund Drive Deadline Approaching for United Arts Appeal
Jamestown, NY – The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County is closing its 2013 Fund Drive at the end of August, the last opportunity for contributors to be recognized during the 2013-2014 season. In addition to funding for individual artists and … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Robertson Announces ‘Third Plan’ for NRG
ITHACA - The woman who will be challenging congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) in the 2014 election is offering her thoughts on the NRG re-powering proposal. Tompkins County democrat Martha Robertson spoke late last month at a Public Service Commission … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown Man Dies While Racing at Stateline Speedway
BUSTI - A Jamestown man died over the weekend while participating in a race at State Line Speedway Race track in Busti. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, the death was the result of a pre-existing condition and was not a result of the crash … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Co-Sponsors Bill Aimed at Establishing Network of Manufacturing Institutes
Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress is helping to introduce a bipartisan bill that would create a regional network of manufacturing institutes across the country. On Friday, Congressmen Tom Reed (R-Corning) joined democrat Joe Kennedy … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cherry Creek Man Charged with Robbing Silver Creek Gas Station
SILVER CREEK - A Cherry Creek man is in jail on $50,000 bail for allegedly holding up a north county gas station late last week. Sheriff deputies say 44 year old Daniel Mniszewski of Route 83 Cherry Creek allegedly robbed the Kwik Fill on Rt. 5 and … [Read more...]
