ALBANY - The two Republican incumbents representing Chautauqua County in the New York State Legislature easily won reelection, but Democrats had big victories in all areas of state government, including taking control of the State … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
JCC President will be Guest of Honor at Community Reception Wednesday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - A community reception for Jamestown Community College’s new president, Daniel DeMarte, will be held on Wednesday November 7 from 4 to 5pm at the Robert H. Jackson Center. The evening will feature a brief meet and greet followed by an … [Read more...]
Documentary About Kinzua Dam and Seneca Relocation to be Shown Wednesday Night at JCC
JAMESTOWN - Lake of Betrayal, a 2017 documentary about the displacement of Native Americans to create the Kinzua Dam and reservoir, will be shown at Jamestown Community College’s Jamestown Campus Wednesday Night. Kinzua Dam on the Allegheny River … [Read more...]
Murray L. Bob Memorial Lecture Wednesday Night at Prendergast Library to Feature Algae Expert
JAMESTOWN - The Prendergast Library’s 14th annual Murray L. Bob Lecture will address an all-too relevant topic for Chautauqua County – the risks of algae. Dr. Gregory Boyer, who has a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, will present on the causes of harmful algae … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Deputy Saves Baby from Choking
MAYVILLE - A Chautauqua County sheriff’s deputy helped to save the life of an infant during an incident at a local restaurant Monday afternoon. According to the Post-Journal, Deputy Adam McAdoo was eating lunch at the Mayville Diner with coworkers … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution lawsuit Against DEC, Ellery will Remain in Erie County Supreme Court
BUFFALO - The Post-Journal is reporting that Chautauqua Institution’s lawsuit against the state Department of Environmental Conservation, Town of Ellery and Chautauqua Lake Partnership will remain in Buffalo. Judge Donna Siwek of state Supreme … [Read more...]
Federal, State and Local Races Highlight 2018 Elections in Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE - Election day is set for Tuesday, Nov. 6 and there are races for all three levels of government in Chautauqua County. Statewide contested races include the run for U.S. Senator, New York Governor, State Attorney General and State … [Read more...]
Lakewood Still Without a Mayor Following Friday Meeting
LAKEWOOD - The village of Lakewood continues to be without a mayor. Last month embattled Mayor Cara Birrittieri resigned from her post amid controversy surrounding a request to test the waters of Chautauqua Lake for herbicides off the shore of the … [Read more...]
Lakewood Man Charged with Possessing Child Pornography
LAKEWOOD - A Lakewood man who police say was under investigation for rape has additionally been charged with possessing child pornography. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office on Friday announced the arrest of 38-year-old Jeffrey L. Shriver. The … [Read more...]
Second City Man Sentenced to Eight Year in Federal Prison for Role in 2016 Drug Trafficking Case
BUFFALO - A Jamestown man will serve more than eight years in federal prison after being convicted on drug possession charges. The U.S. Attorney's office says 34 year-old Beau Jones was sentenced Friday in Federal Court. Jones was convicted of … [Read more...]
