JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown YMCA held a community meeting Thursday night at the Eastside Family YMCA. The meeting was reportedly conducted by YMCA executive director Mark Eckendorf and was held in response to the firing of former Eastside Y manager Max … [Read more...]
Judge Rules Chautauqua Can Move Forward with Replacement of Amphitheater
MAYVILLE - A Judge has dismissed the request to halt the demolition of historic Chautauqua Amphitheater, meaning work is now able to proceed. On Thursday judge Frank Sedita said he would lift the temporary restraining order that has halted the … [Read more...]
Rock and Roll Rundown: February 11 to March 13
The WRFA Rock n’ Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown, NY. FRI – FEB 12 The Retreat at the Peak featuring Aqueous, Smackdab, … [Read more...]
[WATCH] Governor Announces Economic Development Project that will Deliver 900 Jobs in Dunkirk
DUNKIRK, NY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Thursday announced a major expansion of Athenex that will create 1,400 jobs throughout Western New York, including 900 in Dunkirk. This announcement, made possible by a partnership with the SUNY Polytechnic … [Read more...]
Authorities Recover Body of Missing Russell, Pa. Teen, Suspect in Custody
WARREN, PA - Pennsylvania State Police have reportedly found the body of a teenager who's been missing since late Friday morning. State police say the murdered body of 18 year-old Marcus Mattson was recovered after a suspect confessed to the crime … [Read more...]
Gov. Cuomo to Announce Details of $200 Million North County Project on Thursday
DUNKIRK - Governor Andrew Cuomo will be in Dunkirk Thursday morning for a major announcement regarding economic development. While there hasn’t been too many details released regarding his announcement, it’s believed it will be connected to a … [Read more...]
YMCA Removes Martin as Eastside Family YMCA Manager
JAMESTOWN - The head of the Eastside Family YMCA has been fired. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting Thursday that Max Martin was fired as manager of the Eastside Y, a position he’s held since 2011. The termination came after the Post-Journal … [Read more...]
Ellery Takes County to Court over Landfill Expansion
MAYVILLE - The town of Ellery has filed a lawsuit against the county to try and stop its effort to develop a new cell at the county landfill. The town filed the lawsuit last week against both the New York State Department of Environmental … [Read more...]
County’s Top Democrat Blasts Clinton, Sanders for Not Selecting Local Party Member as Delegate Candidate
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Democratic Committee Chair Norman Green is blasting both the Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders campaigns for failing to include Chautauqua County in its delegate selection process. “We are the biggest county, with the … [Read more...]
Tuesday Accident on Harris Hill Claims Life of Gerry Woman
ELLICOTT - A Gerry woman has died following a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Harris Hill Rd. in the town of Ellicott Tuesday afternoon. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office say 35 year-old Jill Hamrick died as a result of injuries … [Read more...]
