ANGOLA - The new district Superintendent and Chief Executive Officer of the Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES has been announced. The BOCES board selected David O'Rourke last month and is expected to make the formal appointment at its July 11 … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Bemus Point – Stow Ferry Back In Operation
STOW - The Bemus Point–Stowe Ferry on Chautauqua Lake is once again in operation. On Friday, officials held a grand opening for the ferry, which had to wait to begin service this year because it failed to meet certain state regulations for water … [Read more...]
Several Independence Day Celebrations Planned in Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE - Tomorrow is Independence Day throughout the United States, and several communities here in Chautauqua County will be hosting events throughout the day. As is tradition, the annual Chautauqua County July 4th Celebration will again take … [Read more...]
Saranac Lake Consulting Firm to Have Lake Study Completed by Spring 2013
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County and the Chautauqua Lake Management Commission (CLMC) have taken important steps towards the development of an in-lake management plan to address the growing weed problem in Chautauqua Lake. That from County Executive Greg … [Read more...]
Reed Holds Rally Against Affordable Care Act in Response to SCOTUS Decision
ELMIRA - The man who hopes to represent Chautauqua County in Washington starting next year says the Federal Affordable Care Act will have a negative impact on Job growth. At a press conference at the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce in Elmira … [Read more...]
Higgins Calls New NFL Blackout Regulations a “Win” for Buffalo Bills
WASHINGTON - According to published reports, this season the National Football League (NFL) will change existing rules that result in game day television broadcasts to be blacked out in the local market when games are not sold out. Owners recently … [Read more...]
Lucy Fest Less than One Month Away
JAMESTOWN - One of Jamestown’s biggest events of the year will be underway less than a month from now. The 2012 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival will kickoff on Aug. 1 and continue through Aug. 5 with dozens of events scheduled over the five-day … [Read more...]
Pattison Charged with Assault While in County Jail
MAYVILLE - A Jamestown man who was recently convicted of 31 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of first-degree manslaughter has found himself in more trouble with the law. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office says 41 year old … [Read more...]
DJDC Warns of Fire Hazzard with Wood-based Mulch
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown is having problems with small fires starting in the wood mulch that is used in landscaping around shrubs throughout the city. That’s according to Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation Executive Director Lee Harkness, who … [Read more...]
New JCC Residence Hall will be Completed and Open by Start of Fall Semester
JAMESTOWN - Officials at Jamestown Community College say the third residence hall being built at the Jamestown campus will be ready for occupancy at the start of the fall semester. JCC Vice President and Dean of Administration John Garfoot delivered … [Read more...]
