Company officials confirm they will no longer pursue reopening the plant DUNKIRK - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that NRG officially announced Wednesday it has withdrawn its Dunkirk application from the New York Independent System … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
County Planning Board Gives Approval to Zoning Change for Domestic Violence Shelter in Ellery
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Planning Board has signed off on a zoning law amendment that could help pave the way for a domestic violence shelter in the town of Ellery. The Salvation Army in Jamestown has been looking to relocate its Anew … [Read more...]
Steuben County Man Charged for Removing Controversial Tom Reed Political Sign
CORNING, NY - A Steuben County resident has been arrested for allegedly stealing a controversial campaign sign belonging to the Tom Reed for Congress reelection effort. According to various media reports, including Ithaca.com, and a media release … [Read more...]
TRC partners with Kwik Fill for Laurel Run Fundraiser
JAMESTOWN - Area residents can show their support for people with disabilities by buying a special card at Kwik Fill. From now through July 20, United Refining Company’s Kwik Fill and Red Apple Food Mart locations will be selling paper cards to … [Read more...]
Company’s Decision to Stop Processing SNAP Benefits at Farmers Markets Could Impact Jamestown
"We are remaining optimistic that service will not be interrupted and we will continue to accept SNAP benefits at our market." - Linnea Carlson, Jamestown Public Market Manager JAMESTOWN - Some food stamp recipients across the country– including the … [Read more...]
Governor’s Office Announces ESPRI Funding Recipients for Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The final list of programs that will benefit from the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative (ESPRI) have been announced. In 2016 the state said the city of Jamestown would be the recipient of nearly $1 million in aid to help fight … [Read more...]
NRG Won’t Pursue Repowering of Dunkirk Power Plant Due to Reconnection Cost
DUNKIRK - The effort to repower Chautauqua County’s largest property taxpayer appears to be over for good. That’s according to the Jamestown Post-Journal, which reports Wednesday that county officials were made aware Monday of NRG’s decision to … [Read more...]
Lenny Bruce Exhibit, Roundtable Among Highlights of National Comedy Center Grand Opening
JAMESTOWN, NY - The 2018 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival and opening of the National Comedy Center (NCC) is just three weeks away. A key exhibit that will be featured at the NCC will focus on the life and work of Lenny Bruce, whose provocative and – … [Read more...]
District Attorney Announces ‘Community CrimeCam’ Program
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson is announcing the initiation of the “Community CrimeCam” program. Modeled after similar initiatives across the state and country, the program aims to enhance law enforcement’s crime … [Read more...]
Three Charged Following Monday Morning Traffic Stop
JAMESTOWN - Three people have been arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop that took place Monday morning in Jamestown. City police say 38-year-old Lashon Hayes, 36-year-old Lawrence McGrigg, and a 17-year-old female were arrested after … [Read more...]
