JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Prendergast Library will not hold its big annual book sale this year, but donations are still welcome and customers are encouraged to shop at a daily book sale that began last fall. The traditional sale took place the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Region Rock n’ Roll Rundown – May 8 through June 8
The WRFA Rock and 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. Thursday, May 8 Bluegrass Jam – Lakewood Legion – Lakewood Kev Rowe … [Read more...]
Jay Leno Show at Jamestown Savings Bank Arena Sells Out
JAMESTOWN, NY – The Jay Leno performance, with featured musical guest Lucie Arnaz, set for Aug. 9 during the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival has sold out. With tickets going on sale on April 18 and selling out in three weeks, it’s now the fastest … [Read more...]
Human Remains Found Near Perrysburg, Identified as Missing Gowanda Woman
GOWANDA - The remains of a missing Gowanda woman has been found in northern Cattaraugus County. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting Thursday morning that the body of 59 year-old Kimberly A. Militello was discovered by a fisherman in … [Read more...]
Discovery of Shotguns on School Grounds Prompt Lockdown at Cassadaga Valley High School
SINCLAIRVILLE - Two students from Cassadaga Valley High School have been suspended after two of shotguns used for hunting were found inside their vehicles while on school property. The discovery of the guns on Wednesday resulted in the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Duffy Won’t Seek Reelection as Lt. Governor
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s number two will not seek re-election this November. On Wednesday, Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy made the announcement, adding that he formally notified Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a letter. Duffy, who formerly served as Rochester mayor … [Read more...]
Feds Order Rail Companies to Notify Local Governments When Hauling Crude Oil
WASHINGTON - With the recent concerns over trains carrying crude oil derailing and exploding, the U.S. Transportation Secretary has ordered rail companies to warn state officials whenever they are hauling crude oil or other hazardous materials … [Read more...]
Annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Food Drive is This Saturday
JAMESTOWN - The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County is announcing that the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 22nd Stamp Out Hunger Food driver on Saturday, May 10. It’s the nation’s largest single-day food drive, … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh to Serve as Connecting Hub for County Airport
MAYVILLE - Pittsburgh will be the connecting hub for the next air service provider at the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown. That’s according to an article in today’s Jamestown Post-Journal, which also reports that County Executive Vince … [Read more...]
Young Announces Additional Funding for Forestville
ALBANY - The village of Forestville is getting additional funding from New York State to help with its financial crisis. On Tuesday Senator Cathy Young’s office announced that she has secured $50,000 of emergency funding for the village to help … [Read more...]
