JAMESTOWN - Congressional candidate John Plumb (D-Lakewood) is taking Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) to task over his voting record when it comes to U.S. Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with other countries. According to Plumb's campaign, Reed … [Read more...]
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NYC Couple Face Charges After Fleeing from State Police During Traffic Stop
SHERMAN, NY - Two people from New York City are in the county jail following a high speed chase that took place Sunday on I-86. According to New York State Police, a trooper pulled over a vehicle for speeding. During the stop, the troopers says … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public Help in Locating Stolen Tools
POLAND, NY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding the person or persons involved with a theft that took place on I-86 during the past weekend. Sheriff's investigators say that some time between 5 p.m. … [Read more...]
Ellicott Police Ask for Public’s Help in Locating Truck that Hit a Teen Bicyclist
ELLICOTT - Town of Ellicott Police are asking for the public's assistance in helping to identify a truck involved in a hit and run incident. Police say a blue small pickup truck - possibly a Ranger with a toolbox over the wheel well on the driver … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Involved in 2015 Arson Sentenced in County Court
MAYVILLE - A Jamestown man who was charged for helping to set a fire at a city apartment in April 2015 has been sentenced in Chautauqua County Court. Acting District Attorney Patrick Swanson says Jimmy Graves was sentenced earlier this month to … [Read more...]
Traffic Light to be Installed in Front of Falconer High School
FALCONER - Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I- 57th District) announced Monday that the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) has agreed to her request to install a traffic signal to address safety concerns at the intersection of East Avenue … [Read more...]
Court Case Involving County Landfill Begins in Mayville
MAYVILLE - Opening arguments and testimony in the lawsuit involving the environmental impact of a proposed expansion of the county landfill got underway Monday in State Supreme Court in Mayville. The Town of Ellery is trying to block the … [Read more...]
Second Annual Manufacturing Summit, Hosted by Congressman Tom Reed, Set for Tuesday
CORNING - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is hosting a regional manufacturing summit in Corning today. The event will feature a variety of manufacturing officials from across the state’s 23rd congressional district and will focus on … [Read more...]
JCC Political Science Professor Offers Thoughts on Changing Legislature’s Term Length
JAMESTOWN - The effort to increase the term lengths for members of the Chautauqua County Legislature will go be up for a vote later this week in Mayville. Last month the legislature introduced three separate amendments to the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
State Funding Projects Highlight July City Council Voting Session
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will hold its monthly voting session Monday night in city hall. Highlighting tonight’s voting agenda are several economic development projects vying for more than $3 million in funding from the state’s … [Read more...]
