CHAUTAUQUA - Two people were taken to the hospital over the weekend after an auto accident took place on Route 394 in the town of Chautauqua. Sheriff Deputies the accident took place Saturday afternoon at about 4:15 pm. Officers say 33 year old … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Three Arrested for Scrap Metal Theft in Charlotte
SINCLAIRVILLE - A Sinclairville man and two teenagers have been charged with larceny after the trio allegedly tried to steel scrap metal from a Town of Charlotte highway building. Officers say there were called to the Town of Charlotte Highway Barn … [Read more...]
Airport Task Force, Mandate Relief Highlight Today’s Committee Agendas in Mayville
MAYVILLE - It’s committee week for the Chautauqua County Legislature, with two committees meeting later today in Mayville. The Public Facilities Committee will meet at 4 p.m. in the Gerace Office Building and will review several pieces of … [Read more...]
Senator Young Spearheads Effort to Provide Local Growers with Relief from Cold Snap
ALBANY - Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I – Olean) has spearheaded a request to Governor Andrew Cuomo, asking for his help for growers across the state whose crops have been devastated. Local fruit growers, including grape farmers, have been affected … [Read more...]
Children’s Safety Village to Honor ‘Nana’ the Rescue Dog
ASHVILLE - Later this morning at 11 a.m., the Chautauqua Children’s Safety Education Village will be honoring a true fire hero at its location, 2695 Rt. 394 in Ashville, NY. “Nana,” a 2yr old St. Bernard, lost her life in a tragic fire while … [Read more...]
Organizers Offer Details on Upcoming ‘Chautauqua in June’ Learning Festival
JAMESTOWN - A three week learning festival is coming to Chautauqua County in just a couple more weeks. From May 24 through June 17, more than 60 different classes and workshops are being held in both indoor and outdoor classrooms across the county as … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Push for Welfare Reform for Drug Users
ALBANY - Chautauqua County’s two state lawmakers are hoping to tighten drug testing standards for welfare recipients. According to a report in today’s Jamestown Post-Journal, Assemblyman Andy Goodell and state Senator Cathy Young have announced they … [Read more...]
JCC Announces 2012 Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipients
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College has announced the recipients for its 2012 Distinguished Alumnus Award. JCC officials say William Johnston and Darren Williams have been named this year’s award recipients. Johnston, who received degrees from … [Read more...]
SUNY Fredonia Commencement is May 12
FREDONIA - SUNY Fredonia Commencement is slated for tomorrow, May 12, at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., in the Steele Hall arena on campus. The keynote speaker for both Commencement ceremonies is Washington, D.C., attorney Dale A. Cooter, a SUNY … [Read more...]
Congressional Candidate Discusses Campaign Platform with WRFA-LP
JAMESTOWN - The only democratic congressional candidate to have opened a campaign office in downtown Jamestown says she’s ready to go to work for the people of Chautauqua County and the rest of the 23rd Congressional District. Leslie Danks Burke … [Read more...]
