A Jamestown man is in the city jail on animal cruelty charges after police say he attacked a dog. Jamestown Police say they were called to a house on the southside Tuesday afternoon and found a pitbull laying on the ground bleeding from several … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
County Executive Wendel Proclaims September ‘Child Cancer Awareness Month’
County Executive PJ Wendel is recognizing Child Cancer Awareness month for the month of September. Wendel presented the proclamation on Child Cancer Awareness month at the August County Legislature meeting. He said in it that cancer is the leading … [Read more...]
Infinity Holding Auditions for Youth Ensembles
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts is holding auditions for kids who want to be part of an ensemble. Infinity Artistic Director Jamie Lee Bonfiglio-Davis said the audition dates are Monday, September 12 and Tuesday, September 13 from 3:30 to 5:30 … [Read more...]
DEC Issues Reminder that New Hunters, Trappers Must Complete Education Course to Receive License
New hunters and trappers in New York State are reminded that they must complete a mandatory education course to receive a hunting license. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said in-person, instructor-led hunter education courses … [Read more...]
Students Are Back To School in Chautauqua County
Students go back to school today around Chautauqua County. Jamestown Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said there are a large number of students who walk to school in the district, "Please be careful. Not only will there be buses on the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Physical & Occupational Therapy to Merge with The Chautauqua Center
Chautauqua Physical and Occupational Therapy is in the process of merging with The Chautauqua Center. The Chautauqua Center President Mike Pease said the merger will keep business as usual for the organizations, "They're going to remain in their … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello Calls for Increase in Sales Tax Exemption on Clothing, Footwear
State Senator George Borrello is calling for an increase in sales tax exemption on clothing and footwear. The senator has introduced a bill to increase the cost of clothing and footwear exempt from the 4% state sales tax from $110 to $250. He … [Read more...]
2022 George Ritzer Memorial Labor Award Presented to Karen Fucillo Olson
The Jamestown Area Central Labor Council honored Karen Fucillo Olson with the 39th Annual George Ritzer Labor Award on Sunday. The award ceremony that included local labor representatives and elected officials took place as part of the city's … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Historical Society to Host ‘An Evening with the Lincolns’ September 10
The Chautauqua County Historical Society will host "An Evening With the Lincolns" for its annual fundraising gala this Saturday, September 10. The event will feature portrayals of President Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary Todd Lincoln by Ron and … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Inundated With Pistol Permit Requests as New Gun Laws Went Into Effect September 1
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has been inundated with pistol permit requests in anticipation of the new state gun laws that went into effect September 1. The Sheriff's Office said in a release that it received 1,000 applications in the … [Read more...]
