LAKEWOOD - The superintendent of Chautauqua Lake Central School has reached an agreement to a reduced charge in his DWI case. The Post-Journal is reporting that Chautauqua Lake School superintendent Benjamin Spitzer pleaded guilty to driving while … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
JPS Employees Receive WNY Educational Service Council Awards
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Jessie Joy, Ring Elementary School Instructional Coach Marci Centi, and Jamestown High School Secretary LeighAnn Bellitto recently learned they will be honored … [Read more...]
Earth Day shredding at The Shred Center to benefit Hospice
JAMESTOWN - The Shred Center will be offering free shredding services on Earth Day, Friday, April 22nd. In lieu of a charge for shredding, customers will be asked to make a cash or check contribution to directly benefit Hospice Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Petitions for Jamestown School Board Candidates Due by 5 p.m. April 27
JAMESTOWN - Candidates planning on running for the Jamestown Board of Education Election on May 17 have until 5 p.m. Wednesday to hand in their petitions. Candidates must submit a completed petition containing the names of 100 or more qualified … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County BOE Commissioner Reacts to Primary Day 2016
MAYVILLE - Primary Day 2016 was a success in Chautauqua County. That’s the assessment from Chautauqua County Democratic Board of Election Commissioner Norman Green, who spoke with WRFA on Wednesday to provide a recap of Tuesday’s vote. LISTEN … [Read more...]
State Attorney General, New York City Comptroller to Investigate Primary Day Problems in NYC
NEW YORK - While no major primary day problems have been reported here in Chautauqua County, the same can’t be said across the state in New York City. New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer on Tuesday ordered an audit of the city's election … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Announces ‘Operation Safe Stop” Initiative in Place for April 21
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with state and local police agencies throughout the County, will participate in a zero-tolerance enforcement effort today, dubbed “Operation Safe Stop.” Operation Safe Stop is an … [Read more...]
Mayville Man Arrested Following Drug Investigation
MAYVILLE - A Mayville man has been arrested and charged for allegedly possessing methamphetamine. Chautauqua County Sheriff's Deputies and the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force went to a residence at 9 E. Marvin St. in the Village of Mayville … [Read more...]
Clinton, Trump Win New York Presidential Primary; Sanders and Trump Take Chautauqua County
It was a big night for both Hillary Clinton and Donald trump in New York State. The respective Democratic and Republican presidential front runners picked up the majority of votes in the New York presidential primary on Tuesday. As a result they … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves $79.18 Million Budget
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board has approved a 2016-17 budget totaling $79.18 million. The budget includes a tax cut equal to the amount that it was raised for the current budget year. In addition, there will be no layoffs or elimination of … [Read more...]
