JAMESTOWN - The heroin epidemic is continuing to make its presence known in all corners of Western New York, including here in southern Chautauqua County. Since the start of 2016 there has been a countless number of residents overdosing on the drug, … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Sentencing Date for Men Involved in Whitaker Homicide to be Rescheduled
MAYVILLE - The sentencing date for the two men involved in the 2014 murder of a member of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra has been pushed back. Chautauqua County district attorney Patrick Swanson says both 31 year-old Charles Sanford and 44 … [Read more...]
Board of Public Utilities Gets Report on 2015 Finances, Challenges for 2016 and Beyond
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities held its February meeting Monday and received a report on the final, unaudited financial summery for 2015. During his report, BPU business manager Mike Anderson explained to board members that … [Read more...]
County Lawmakers Fail to Support Effort to Change State Law Dealing with Alcohol Sales on Sundays
MAYVILLE - An effort to change the state law to allow for the sale of alcohol at restaurants before noon on Sunday will not have the support of the Chautauqua County Legislature. On Wednesday night during the county legislature meeting, a motion … [Read more...]
BPU Announces New Customer Service Hours Starting Monday
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities’ (BPU) announces reduced hours in the Customer Service Office, effective February 29, as part of efficiency efforts at the utility. The new hours will change to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, … [Read more...]
$150,000 Settlement Reached in Connection to 2014 Case of Jail CO Having Sex with Inmate
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County has reached a financial settlement with two individuals connected to the case of a former county corrections officer who had sexual contact with an inmate. On Wednesday night the county legislature voted on an … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2016 State of the County Focuses on Shared Services, Economic Development, Improving Public Health
MAYVILLE, NY - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan has strong optimism and pride in the county, saying it will continue to celebrate success in 2016 while also tackling various challenges along the way. On Wednesday night Horrigan delivered … [Read more...]
BPU Electric Customers to See 2.6 Percent Increase in Rates Starting in March
JAMESTOWN - The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved an electric rate increase for the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU). On March 27, 2015 the BPU filed tariff revisions to its electric tariff schedule, proposing a … [Read more...]
Horrigan to Deliver 2016 State of the County Wednesday Night in Mayville
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan will be present his third State of the County address when the county legislature meets Wednesday in Mayville. Highlighting economic development opportunities, continuing the battle in the war … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Announces Preventing Over-Prescribing for Pain Act
WASHINGTON - New York’s Junior Senator in Washington is continuing to push for prescription drug reform in an effort to reduce the number of people getting addicted to Opioids and other pain killers. On Tuesday U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand … [Read more...]
