STOW - Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards and Chautauqua County Watershed Coordinator Jeff Diers were in Stow Monday morning to announce that residents and visitors should be on the lookout for two invasive plant species in Chautauqua Lake. … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Bemus Point School District Residents Will Vote on Same Budget that Failed in May
BEMUS POINT - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting today that the Bemus Point school board of education on Monday unanimously approved a 2013-14 academic year spending plan. The $13 million budget is identical to the one that failed by just 12 … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Fredonia’s Ron Johnson Announces Candidacy for County Executive
FREDONIA - A north county businessman and Pomfret Town Justice is announcing his intention to run for the top office in Chautauqua County. Fredonia’s Ron Johnson Sunday announced he will be seeking the Democratic nomination for county … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Ashville Man Sent to Jail Without Bail Following Assault with Shovel
ASHVILLE - An Ashville man was sent to the county jail without bail over the weekend after he allegedly assaulted another man with a shovel. Chautauqua County Sheriff’s deputies say 33-year-old James Hall of 2502 Route 394 Ashville has been charged … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Audubon Seeks Help in Battle Against Water Chestnuts
JAMESTOWN - The effort to remove the evasive species of Water Chestnuts from Chautauqua County is now underway for the 2013 season. The Jamestown Audubon Society (JAS) and the Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development (CCPED) … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Young Hosts Rural Hospital Roundtable Forum
ALBANY - Rural Hospitals like the ones found throughout the Southern Tier will be the topic for discussion today in Albany. Senator Catharine Young and Senator Kemp Hannon will be hosting a formal roundtable event to discuss the state of rural … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: CRCF Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Caring and Giving Campaign
JAMESTOWN - A local foundation that provides help and assistance to dozens of groups and thousands of people throughout Chautauqua County is celebrating a major milestone this year. Thirty-five years ago, a group of community members came together … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Governor Spends Week Touting Tax-Free NY Initiative
ALBANY - It’s been a busy week for Governor Andrew Cuomo and his staff as they’ve been crisscrossing the state to promote a new, high profile business development initiative. On both Wednesday and Thursday, Cuomo and members of his administration … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Chamber Criticizes Business Council for Not Supporting North County Power Plant Modification
DUNKIRK - Chautauqua County’s largest business group is continuing the attack against the Business Council of New York after it came out in opposition of a plan to modify the NRG power plant in Dunkirk. Earlier this week the Business Council joined … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Authorities Release Name of Man Who Died Falling from Train in Sheridan
SHERIDAN - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is releasing the name of the man who was killed earlier this week after falling of a train in the town of Sheridan. Investigators identified the deceased as 31-year-old Brian Kircher of Greenwood, Ca. … [Read more...]
