MAYVILLE - As county lawmakers begin their process of reviewing the proposed 2013 budget in committee this week, County Executive Greg Edwards is continuing to bang the drum for selling the Chautauqua County Home in Dunkirk to help offset a $13 … [Read more...]
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MORNING NEWS: Health Officials Continue to Warn of Blue-Green Algae in Lake
MAYVILLE - As the boating and swimming season ends in Chautauqua County, the County Health Department reminds everyone to be cautious of continued blue-green algae in area waters. The algae, technically known as cyano-bacteria, are microscopic … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Volunteers Needed for Audubon Highway Clean-Up on Saturday, Oct. 6
JAMESTOWN – Twice a year, volunteers pick up trash along Jamestown Audubon’s adopted section of Route 62 from Riverside Road, where the Audubon Center and Sanctuary is located, south to the Pennsylvania state line. Anyone who would like to enjoy … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Events Pick Up at Reg Lenna, Starting this Weekend
The Reg Lenna Civic Center will begin its season this weekend with the start of a movie series. Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom will be presented to the public Friday, Oct. 5 and Saturday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. The director of "Rushmore" and "The Royal … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Taglianetti to Stay in Virginia Refusing to Waive Extradition
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace has announced that the man suspected of shooting the Superintendant of Clymer Central School did not waive extradition from Virginia Back to New York. That means it could take as long as 30 days or more … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Chadakoin River Revitalization Study Set for Tuesday Night
JAMESTOWN - The second public meeting to address the City of Jamestown Chadakoin River Revitalization Study will be held in the auditorium of the Robert H. Jackson Center tonight (Tuesday) from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Chadakoin River … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Shinagawa Criticizes Reed for Agreeing to Limited Number of Debates
JAMESTOWN - The man running against Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) for the newly drawn 23rd Congressional District is criticizing his opponent for his unwillingness to participate in several debates. Nate Shinagawa (D-Ithaca) says Reed’s campaign … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Young Rallies Support for NRG Energy Repowering Project
DUNKIRK - Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I- Olean), Chair of the PowerUpWNY Coalition, was recently joined by other members of the coalition in launching a petition drive to gather support for NRG Energy, Inc.’s proposed Dunkirk Repowering Project. The … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: ACS Will Benefit From Legally Blonde Ticket Sales
JAMESTOWN - A portion of ticket sales from Jamestown Community College’s production of Legally Blonde: The Musical will benefit the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign in Chautauqua County. Pink, the signature … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Police Locate Man Connected to Death of Clymer Superintendent
The man who is believed to be responsible for the death of the the Superintendent of Clymer Central Schools is now in police custody. On Friday afternoon, Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace and District Attorney David Foley Announced that Anthony … [Read more...]
