JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County is taking steps to prevent hydro-fracking in nearby Pennsylvania from having an adverse impact on local roads. At the start of this month, the Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities posted weight limit … [Read more...]
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MORNING NEWS: Jamestown City Council Begin Budget ReviewTonight
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will begin the process of reviewing and amending the 2013 city budget when it meets tonight in city hall. Council members will begin by reviewing individual department budgets during committee meetings, with … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: ‘I Love Lucy’ Mural to be Completed Today
JAMESTOWN - Community members are invited to be a part of Jamestown history later this morning as local artist Gary Peters Jr. puts his finishing touches on his largest ‘I Love Lucy’ mural to date. An unfinished portion (a heart-shaped coat button) … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: JCC Professor Provides Assistance at YMCA in China
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown resident has been recognized for work he’s been doing halfway around the world, in China. According to Jamestown Community College, JCC associate history professor Jon O’Brian was recently featured in a newsletter published by … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Lawmakers to Choose Between Two Redistricting Plans
MAYVILLE - A non-partisan group of county residents charged with drawing new district lines for the Chautauqua County Legislature have finalized and approved a plan to be considered by lawmakers. But, there is a second, alternative plan that has … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Fire Destroys Ashville Home
ASHVILLE - Poor installation of a stove pipe to a wood burning stove has led to an Ashville home to be completely destroyed by fire. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office is reporting this morning that fire crews from the Ashville Fire Department … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Tim Horton’s Opens New Location in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - It took less than five months for a new Tim Horton’s to be built and open for business in Jamestown. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting this morning that the new Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop opened Thursday morning along North … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Ricky Skaggs to Play Reg Lenna this Weekend
JAMESTOWN - One of the most critically acclaimed artists in country and bluegrass music will be coming to Jamestown this weekend. The Reg Lenna Civic Center will host an evening with Ricky Skaggs Saturday at 8 p.m. with his long-time bandmates … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Return of Insomniac Reception is Tonight
JAMESTOWN - Fans of the cinema are invited to attend an opening reception tonight in Jamestown. The Return Of Insomniac (view Facebook page) is an exhibit taking place in the 3rd on 3rd Gallery in Jamestown, starting tonight and running through Nov. … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: City Council Presidents Reacts to 2013 Executive Budget
JAMESTOWN - The president of the Jamestown City Council has some serious concerns regarding the financial future of the city and other municipalities throughout New York State. Council President Greg Rabb on Tuesday responded to the 2013 executive … [Read more...]
