JAMESTOWN - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) was in Chautauqua County this week to meet with officials, including County Executive George Borrello, to discuss the county airport. In addition, he made time to stop by the YWCA in Jamestown to learn … [Read more...]
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Chautauqua County Health Director Responds to Latest Health Ratings
MAYVILLE - County health officials are reacting to the latest health rankings involving Chautauqua County and were it stands compared to other counties across the state. As WRFA reported on Tuesday, among the 62 counties in New York, Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Waggoner Murder Trial Continues in Mayville
MAYVILLE - The trial involving a murder of a city man last summer continues in Mayville this week with the prosecution wrapping up its case on Tuesday. The Jamestown Post-Journal reports District Attorney Patrick Swanson rested his case against 54 … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Ranks Near the Bottom in 2019 State Health Rankings
MAYVILLE - The local effort to change the lifestyles of county residents in order to make them healthier doesn't appear to be gaining much ground during the past year. The results of the 2019 Health Rankings for all counties in the United States … [Read more...]
Perez Indicted on 2nd Degree Murder Charge in Connection to 2014 Death of Toddler
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown man considered a person of interest in the 2014 death of a toddler has been indicted on charges of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter. The indictment against 35-year-old Tyler Perez was handed down on … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Members Review Updated Urban Design Plan
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council was given its first glimpse of a newly drafted Urban Design Plan on Monday night. During the council' Public Safety Committee meeting as well as the full council work session, city Planner Crystal Surdyk … [Read more...]
Person of Interest in 2014 Death of Baby Arrested on Manslaughter Charges
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown man considered a person of interest in the 2014 death of a toddler is no in the county jail on Manslaughter charges. The Jamestown Post-Journal says 35-year-old Tyler Perez was booked and sent to the Chautauqua County Jail … [Read more...]
Democrats Look Tap Catt County Millennial as State Senate Candidate
MAYVILLE - Regional Democrats are taping a young resident to serve as their candidate in a special election for state senate. According to a media release sent out by the Democratic Committee of Chautauqua County, political newcomer Austin Morgan … [Read more...]
State Police Investigate I-86 Accident Involving Tractor Trailer and Buggy
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that no one was injured by a horse was killed following an accident involving an unoccupied Amish buggy on Interstate 86. The buggy got loose from its owner - 44-year-old Emanual Kurtz of Mud … [Read more...]
Arbitration Challenge Goes Before State Supreme Court Monday
MAYVILLE - The case involving the City of Jamestown challenging a recent arbitration panel’s decision involving a contract with its police union will go before the State Supreme Court in Chautauqua County Monday. Last October the three-member … [Read more...]
