An inmate of the Chautauqua County Jail briefly escaped the facility last Thursday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said that at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, July 11, 36-year old Eric Ryals gained access to the roof top of the jail, running from … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Falconer Man Sentenced in Arson Fire in Kennedy
A Falconer man has been sentenced for setting a fire that destroyed two houses in Kennedy. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 30-year old Aubrey Baize was sentenced Monday in Chautauqua County Court to a state prison … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Fair Opens Today
The 128th Chautauqua County Fair begins today at the County Fairgrounds in Dunkirk. The fair runs until Sunday, July 21st and will feature midway rides by Amusements of America, grandstand events every night, animal exhibits; fair food, and other … [Read more...]
Jamestown Municipal Band To Perform Concert Tonight, Wednesday
The Jamestown Municipal Band hopes to perform two concerts this week to make up for weather related cancellations the last three weeks. Tonight, the band will perform music of Broadway and Hollywood. Wednesday night, the concert's theme is … [Read more...]
With High Temperatures, People Reminded of The Danger Children, Pets Face in Hot Cars
As high temperatures continue across New York State, people are reminded of the danger children and pets face when left in hot cars. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection said that multiple deaths have been reported … [Read more...]
Federal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program Open To Moderate, Low-Income Residents
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is alerting moderate and low-income customers to a Federal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate program. The program is administered by New York State through its EmPower+ project. Homeowners and … [Read more...]
Board of Elections Seeking Poll Workers For Election Day
The Chautauqua County Board of Elections is seeking new poll workers. Board of Election Commissioners Luz Torres and Brian Abram have announced Summer 2024 Poll Worker Training. Training is set to begin on Tuesday, July 30 and continues through … [Read more...]
UCAN City Mission Holds Open House To Celebrate Reopening and Completed Work
The UCAN City Mission held an open house Wednesday to celebrate renovations to the building in downtown Jamestown. UCAN unexpectedly had to close January 24 after asbestos was discovered on the second floor of the building during installation of a … [Read more...]
DEC Releases Draft Freshwater Wetland Regulations
The State Department of Environmental Conservation has released its proposed freshwater wetlands regulations. The draft regulations are now available for public comment until September 19. The regulations would add an estimated one million … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Harbor Hotel Suing Ellicott To Have Assessment Decreased
The owners of the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel are suing the Town of Ellicott after their assessment increased 194-percent on their property in Celoron. The lawsuit in Chautauqua County Supreme Court states the increased assessment is excessive and … [Read more...]
