ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday also announced that $4.4 million will be awarded to communities across New York to protect critical infrastructure, increase rescue team capabilities, and bring tactical response team capabilities in line with … [Read more...]
BPU Approves 5 Percent Increase in Garbage Rates, No Increase for Waste Water and District Heating
JAMESTOWN - Customers with the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will see an increase in their garbage bill starting in January. On Monday the BPU voted for a 5 percent rate increase for solid waste customers. Under the 2015 budget, BPU Solid … [Read more...]
Falconer Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Child Sexual Assault
MAYVILLE - A Falconer man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for multiple counts of sexually assaulting a child. with 20 years of post-release supervision. District Attorney David Foley says 29 year-old Brandon Byard was sentenced Monday in … [Read more...]
Local Newspaper Endorse Reed, Buffalo News Provides No Endorsement in 23rd Congressional Race
JAMESTOWN - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) has picked up an endorsement from two local newspapers. Reed, who is running for reelection against Martha Robertson (D-Tompkins County) in the 23rd Congressional District, was endorsed this past weekend … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Man Charged for Taking Money Over $4700 from Midget Football League
DUNKIRK - A Dunkirk man faces grand larceny charges for allegedly taking more than $4700 from an area youth football league that includes teams in southern Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say 41 year old Allen Carlson Jr. is … [Read more...]
City Man Charged with Making Meth Following Thursday Arrest
JAMESTOWN - A city man faces charges related to making methamphetamine following an arrest late last week by city police. Jamestown police say 27 year-old Steven Whalen was arrested Thursday afternoon following an investigation at his home at 115 … [Read more...]
Sheriff Department Seeks Public’s Help in Tractor Theft
SHERMAN - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s helping in locating several pieces of stolen farm equipment. Sheriff deputies say several farm tractors were stolen last week from a barn located at 4055 Morris Road in … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU, City Council Hold Monthly Voting Sessions on Monday
JAMESTOWN - The issue of water and electric rates for 2015 will be one of the items up for discussion during the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities monthly meeting Monday afternoon at the BPU offices on Steele St. in Jamestown. The issue of … [Read more...]
JHS Marching Band Takes First Place in State Competition
SYRACUSE - The Jamestown High School Red Raider marching band took first place at the New York State Field Band Conference championships Sunday in Syracuse at the Carrier Dome. As a result, the JHS marching band is the 2014 Large School 2 Division … [Read more...]
State Officials Confirm First Case of Ebola, Astorino Critical of State for Not Enacting Preventative Measures
NEW YORK - State and Federal Health officials have confirmed that a New York physician who’s worked with Doctors Without Borders has tested positive for Ebola and is being treated at Bellevue Hospital in New York City - one of eight hospitals … [Read more...]
