MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - It was a packed house at the James Prendergast Library Thursday night as nearly 100 people showed up to attend a panel discussion on the heroin epidemic in our community, and specifically its impact on … [Read more...]
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[LISTEN] District Attorney Will No Longer Seek Plea Deals in Cases Involving Illegal Firearm Charges
MAYVILLE -Chautauqua County's top prosecutor says his office will no longer make plea deals with individuals facing illegal firearm charges. On Wednesday Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson appeared before the County Legislature's … [Read more...]
City, IDA and Building Owners to Discuss PILOT Extension on Friday
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that officials from Jamestown will be meeting privately with officials from the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency and the owners of Covenant Manor on Friday to discuss a proposed … [Read more...]
City Planning Commission Signs Off on WCA Expansion
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Planning Commission has given its approval to an expansion project at UPMC Chautauqua WCA. The hospital is looking to add two new floors to its facility on Foote Ave., just above its Emergency department. The new … [Read more...]
Ellington Man Charged Following Alleged Assault on Minor
ELLINGTON - An Ellington man was sent to the county jail on $10,000 cash bail after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting a minor. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies say 38 year-old James Haley was arrested and charged on Wednesday afternoon … [Read more...]
Two Erie Residents Charged with Drug Possession in Mayville
MAYVILLE - Two Erie residents face charges after Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies reportedly found them passed out inside a vehicle in a Mayville Parking lot. Sheriff deputies say 28 year-old Anthony Dzuricky and 27 year-old Zachary Griffin … [Read more...]
City Police Charge Two with Drug Possession Following Traffic Stop
JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown residents were arrested Tuesday afternoon following a traffic stop by city police that turned up 11 ounces of marijuana, along with a quantity of cocaine and crack cocaine. Jamestown police say the stop took place in the … [Read more...]
Dennison to Serve as New Budget Director for Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan has announced the appointment of Kathleen Dennison as the new Budget Director for Chautauqua County. Dennison will begin her new position on February 1. She will replace current director Kitty … [Read more...]
City Development Director Urges IDA to not Extend PILOT Agreement with Downtown Property Owner
JAMESTOWN – A tax abatement extension for a housing property owner in downtown Jamestown would lead to the city missing out on more than $300,000 in anticipated tax revenue. That was the message from Jamestown City Development Director Vince DeJoy, … [Read more...]
DRI Committee Continues to Prioritize Projects for $10 Million Economic Development Grant
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Downtown Revitalization Initiative local planning committee met Tuesday to continue the process on how to doll out $10 million in state economic development funding. According to the Post-Journal, the day-long meeting was … [Read more...]
