The proposed 2026 budget for Chautauqua County totals $309.7 million and would reduce taxes by 54-cents. County Executive PJ Wendel said one of the biggest challenges in developing the budget continues to be unfunded state mandates, which will … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
NYS Police Arrest Man Wanted For Vermont Murder In Chautauqua County
New York State Police arrested a Michigan man wanted for murder in Vermont during a traffic stop in Chautauqua County. Troopers pulled over a car driven by 25-year old Terrene Biggs of Warren, Michigan for speeding on I-90 in the town of Portland … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves New Contract With Jamestown Teachers’ Association
A new contract has been approved between Jamestown Public Schools and the Jamestown Teachers' Association. The Jamestown School Board unanimously approved the contract that runs July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. It includes salary increases … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Man Sentenced To 30 Years For Labor Trafficking, Kidnapping
A Dunkirk man will spend 30 years in prison for labor trafficking and kidnapping. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo said 34-year old Augusto Mateo Francisco was convicted of two counts of forced labor and one count of transportation of a … [Read more...]
Stomp Out The Stigma 5K To Take Place Sept. 27 At Jamestown Airport
The Stomp Out The Stigma 5K will take place this Saturday at the Jamestown Airport. This first-of-its-kind event to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention will feature a run/walk that takes place directly on the runway of the … [Read more...]
Sinclairville Woman Arrested In Shooting
A Sinclairville woman has been arrested after allegedly shooting another person, causing non-life threatening injuries. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police responded to a house on Old Chautauqua Road in the town of … [Read more...]
Residents Bring Quality Of Life Concerns To City Council Committees
Residents brought quality of life concerns to Jamestown City Council members Monday night. Three women from the Lincoln Street and East Seventh Street area spoke before both the Housing and Public Safety Committees about their concerns about how … [Read more...]
Friends Of The Chautauqua County Greenways Holding Informational Meeting
A public meeting will be held to give an update on various trail and waterway development projects in Chautauqua County Friends of the Chautauqua County Greenways, in cooperation with the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, will … [Read more...]
Art In Recovery Exhibit To Be Shown At St. Luke’s Church
The Art in Recovery Exhibit will open at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church this Friday. The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County is presenting the exhibit that will open at 6:00 p.m., Friday, September 26 in the Church Undercroft. The event … [Read more...]
Sept. 27 Is A Free Fishing Day In NYS
This Saturday will be a Free Fishing Day in New York State. The annual Free Fishing Day on September 27 coincides with National Hunting and Fishing Day, which was designated by Congress in 1972. The day helps encourage people to experience, … [Read more...]
