JAMESTOWN - Two local realtors are teaming up to help renovate a piece of neglected property in the city – and local officials are hoping the effort will inspire other property owners and investors as well. Chautauqua County Legislator and Jamestown … [Read more...]
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MORNING NEWS: Higgins Announces $52,000 for Children’s Safety Education Village
ASHVILLE - Congressman Brian Higgins says the Chautauqua County Children’s Safety Education Village will be getting a federal grant totaling $52,040 through the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighter’s Grant (AFG) Program. The … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: 68th Annual Gerry Rodeo Begins Tonight
GERRY - The 2012 Gerry Rodeo will kick off tonight at the rodeo grounds in Gerry. This will be the 68th year of the event, which features a midway and a tasty barbecue beef dinner, in addition to the wrangling and riding that takes place in the rodeo … [Read more...]
City Man Arrested Following Attempted Burglary, Fleeing from Police
JAMESTOWN - A 50 year-old Jamestown man is in police custody this morning following his alleged involvement in a home burglary and subsequent high speed chase into downtown Jamestown. According to a report in today’s Jamestown Post-Journal, officers … [Read more...]
Falconer Man Convicted to Seven Years in Prison for Burglary
MAYVILLE - A Falconer man was sentenced to seven years in prison for his alleged involvement in a burglary that took place last year. The Chautauqua County District Attorney’s office says 27 year-old Matthew Kiendl was sentence yesterday for second … [Read more...]
Aquatic Research Firm Discusses Dredging During Public Info Session
ASHVILLE - The issue of dredging Chautauqua Lake was discussed in Ashville last night by a firm hired to look for ways to reduce weeds and improve the health of the lake. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, 35 people showed up to the BOCES in … [Read more...]
Officials, Developers to Announce Redevelopment Project in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Several city officials and local developers will be making a redevelopment announcement in Jamestown later today. Chautauqua County Legislator Lori Cornell, along with local developers Gary Proctor and Andrew Jarrett will be joined by … [Read more...]
Humane Society Recieves 46 Cats Over the Weekend, Currenty Seeking Adopters
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) currently has 46 more cats under its care after a Chautauqua County resident surrendered the cats to the shelter. The owner admitted to being overwhelmed by the situation as there were more than … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Lawmakers Unable to Pass Amendment that Would Curtail Fund Balance Spending
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be able to continue taking money out of its fund balance with a simple majority vote. That after lawmakers defeated a local law amendment last night in Mayville that would have required a 2/3 vote by … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Approves Occupancy Tax Amnesity for Renters
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Lawmakers Wednesday night were able to pass a local law amendment that will give an amnesty to renters who still have yet to comply with the county's five percent occupancy tax law. Under the local law, they will have … [Read more...]
