MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has tabled a local law establishing a county-wide Animal Abuse Registry. During its March voting session last week, legislator Terry Neibel (R-Sheridan) made a motion to table the proposed registry and … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Local Officials Attend Seminar and Harmful Algal Blooms
ROCHESTER - Chautauqua Lake was well represented at the Western New York Regional Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Summit in Rochester on March 26. County Executive George Borrello, County Legislator Pierre Chagnon, Water Resource Specialist Bill … [Read more...]
Rotary Club Fire and Ice Ball is Saturday, April 14
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Noon Rotary Club is announcing its Fire and Ice Ball fundraiser is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, April 14 at Chautauqua Suites in Mayville. The event is being described as an eclectic evening of dining, music, dancing, a … [Read more...]
Sinclairville Man Charged in Assault Case Against 18-Month Old
SINCLAIRVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Sinclairville man for child abuse after he allegedly assaulted an 18-month old. According to a media release, 34 year-old Richard Pryll-Simpson was arrested Thursday following … [Read more...]
Celoron Man Faces Charges After Marijuana Grow Operation Discovered in Residence
CELORON - A Celoron Man has been arrested after more than 80 marijuana plants were discovered inside his home. . Members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force say 47-year-old Alan Miller allegedly had a large grow operation at his Venice Street. … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Water Emergency: All Dunkirk Water Customers Must Boil and Conserve Water
DUNKIRK - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services is requiring all City of Dunkirk water customers to boil their water before using and conserve water as much as possible. Construction at the City of Dunkirk’s water plant … [Read more...]
Legislature Unanimously Approves Request for No More Tax Breaks to Large Scale Wind Energy Projects
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature doesn’t want to see any more tax breaks given to large-scale wind energy projects in the county. During last night’s voting session, the legislature unanimously approved, by a vote of 17 to 0, a … [Read more...]
Former County Legislator, Community Leader Lula Taylor Passes Away
JAMESTOWN - A trailblazer in local politics and community service has passed away. The family of former African-American Chautauqua County legislator Lula Taylor, 89 of Jamestown, is announcing her passing. According to Taylor’s grandson – … [Read more...]
Legislature’s Audit and Control Chair Addresses Shortfalls in 2017 Budget
MAYVILLE - The chair of the Chautauqua County Legislature's Audit and Control Committee chairman spent time Wednesday night commenting on several budget shortfalls for 2017. It was reported last week that the county closed out the 2017 budget by … [Read more...]
Candidate for Congress Rick Gallant Announces Suspension of Campaign
CORNING - One of the candidates vying for the Democratic Party's nomination for congress in the hopes of challenging Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) has suspended his campaign. On Wednesday night during the Congressional Meet and Greet hosted by … [Read more...]
