The Jamestown Post-Journal says a preliminary hearing was scheduled for this week involving the Dunkirk woman accused of stabbing and killing a teenager during a fight last month. A report published Thursday says the preliminary hearing for … [Read more...]
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Workforce Readiness Scholarship Signing Day Held In Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College held a signing day for the first recipients of the Workforce Readiness Scholarship at the Jamestown Campus. The students, who will graduate from high school this month, signed a letter of intent to enroll in … [Read more...]
Local Manufacturer of Brass Products Acquired by National Operation, Will Maintain and Expand Local Operations
LAKEWOOD - A local manufacturer of brass products has announced it will be acquired by a national operation - but the move is expected to not only help maintain local operations, but also expand them. Water Street Brass and Top Knobs announced the … [Read more...]
Reed Rails Against ‘Extremist Policy’ in Albany Following Announcement of Prison Closure, Proposal to Allow Supervised Injection Sites
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County's representative in Washington, DC took time out during a conference call with regional media on Tuesday to criticize lawmakers in the state capitol for pushing 'extremist policies.' Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, … [Read more...]
Kayak Launch to Be Added at Mcrea Point Park in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - City officials say a kayak launch will be added to amenities of McCrea Point Park in the coming week. During Monday's work session, city finance committee chairman Tony Dolce and development director Vince DeJoy went over details of … [Read more...]
Grand Island Woman, Former Nurse Faces Federal Charges for Taking Pain Medication from Roswell Patients
BUFFALO - A grand island woman and nurse has been arrested for taking pain medication from Cancer Patients at Roswell Park Cancer Center. The U.S. Attorney's office in Buffalo says 27 year old Kelsey Mulvey was charged by criminal complaint with … [Read more...]
Summer Wind Damaged by Recent Severe Weather
CELORON - The Post-Journal says an iconic vessel of Chautauqua Lake will need repairs before the start of the season later this month. The Summer Wind sustained damage Saturday from a strong thunderstorm that swept across the region. It was docked … [Read more...]
State Legislature Outlaws Cat Declawing on Animal Advocacy Day
ALBANY - State lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill that would ban the declawing of cats in New York. The measure has long been proposed in Albany and was approved as part of Animal Advocacy Day at the Capitol. New Jersey lawmakers approved a … [Read more...]
Hope and Healing Event Focusing on Drug Addiction and Prevention Planned for June 5 and 6 in Fredonia
FREDONIA - Community leaders and health officials will be in Northern Chautauqua County this week to get an update on the local effort to combat opioid addiction. The Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York (WNY) will be held on Wednesday … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] City Officials Respond to Ongoing Complaints Regarding Music Entertainment from Downtown Resident
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown city officials spent a great deal of time Monday night responding to a series of complaints about downtown noise and entertainment raised by a city resident during the past few months. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, City … [Read more...]
