DUNKIRK - The Chautauqua County Fair begins Monday in Dunkirk. The week-long event will feature a midway of games and performances, amusement rides, a wide variety of food, and daily grandstand events. The fair will showcase some of the many … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
[WATCH] Trump Accepts GOP Nomination for President, Wraps up RNC in Cleveland
CLEVELAND - Donald Trump finally had his big moment at the Republican National Convention. On Thursday night Trump appeared on the RNC stage in Cleveland and provided a stark portrayal of the state of the country, saying he's the candidate who can … [Read more...]
Reed Calls for Unity Following GOP Convention; Opponent Critical of Congressman’s Attending RNC
CLEVELAND - As the GOP Convention comes to a close, Chautauqua County’s representative in Washington is calling for unity to elect Donald Trump. During a conference call with reporters on Thursday morning, Republican Tom Reed of Corning – who … [Read more...]
County BOE Reminds Residents to Look Out for Voter Mail Check Cards
MAYVILLE - Postal Workers across Chautauqua County have started to deliver nearly 70,000 “mail check cards” to the county’s registered voters. According to Chautauqua County Board of Election officials, State and federal law requires that most … [Read more...]
Library Board Reviews and Approves 2015 Audit
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library received a clean independent audit for the 2015 fiscal year. During Thursday afternoon’s meeting the board of trustees reviewed the audit prepared by Michael Correy, which affirmed for the board that … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Department to Receive $12,700 in Federal Funding
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have announced $12,728 in federal funding for the Jamestown Fire Department in Chautauqua County. This funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance … [Read more...]
Jamestown Renaissance Corporation to Host “Market to Table” Dinner to Raise Awareness, Funding for Farmers Market
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation and the Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market will hold a Market to Table fundraising event in downtown Jamestown at the end of this month. The event will showcase how locally grown products can be used … [Read more...]
Former Jamestown Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Making Online Threats
BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney William Hochul, Jr. has announced a former Jamestown police officer has pleaded guilty to making threats online. The U.S. Attorney’s office say 45 year old Michael Bush pleaded guilty on Tuesday to transmitting … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested for Marijuana Growing Operation in Celoron
CELORON - A Jamestown man has been arrested for growing more than a hundred marijuana plants in the village of Celoron. The Chautauqua County Sheriff Office says authorities executed a search warrant at 9 Duquesne St. in the village on Monday, … [Read more...]
Public-Private Partnership with Volt Vision Could Help Light Up Jamestown Riverwalk
JAMESTOWN - City officials are hoping the state will help support a project that could brighten the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk and make it an enjoyable destination even after the sun goes down. On Monday night Jamestown City Development Director … [Read more...]
