FREDONIA - Two Democrats won election to a very close vote for village board of directors for Fredonia on Monday. Susan Forrester-Mackay and Phyllis Jones both were elected or the first time to the village board, with about 1,500 voters turning out … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Second Critical Discussion on Fracking to Take Place March 21
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library will offer the fourth in its Critical Discussion on Thursday, March 21 in the Fireplace Room at the library - with a program on Fracking. The theme of the discussion will be "Fracking: Impacts on Environment, … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: JPS Students Learn STEM Concepts Through JCC Program
JAMESTOWN - Twenty students from George Washington Middle School in Jamestown are participating in a pilot program featuring specialized instruction at Jamestown Community College’s Jamestown Campus. Based on a Science Across the Curriculum … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Celoron Mayor Jack Keeney Dies
CELORON - The man who’s served as the mayor of Celoron since 2009 has passed away. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting this morning that Celoron mayor and former Panama physical education teacher John “Jack” Keeney died on Saturday in his home … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Fredonia Village Election is Today
FREDONIA - The 2013 village election season is underway, with the Village of Fredonia set to hold its election today. In today’s election, four people will be running for two open village board seats. They are Phyllis Jones and Susan Forrester-Mackay … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County BOE to use New E-Poll Books Today in Fredonia Elections
JAMESTOWN - During today’s election in Fredonia, Chautauqua County Board of Elections will provide the very first state approved electronic poll book pilot. Currently voters in Chautauqua County sign in to vote using a pen and paper poll book that … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: 3rd Street Canvas Returns to Jamestown, Nominations Now Being Accepted
JAMESTOWN - Arts Council For Chautauqua County is now accepting submissions for "3rd Street Canvas - An Urban Literary Trail.” The 3rd Street Canvas is a public art installation that will display the writing of community members on buildings and … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: City Council Meets Tonight
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be having another work session tonight in City Hall. The council’s committee’s will begin meeting at 6:15 p.m. tonight, with the Housing Committee meeting for the first time since January 14. During the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Sen. Young to Repay Money Owed on Property Taxes, Issues Statement
ALBANY - Senator Cathy Young, R-Olean, says she will repay more than $4,200 in property taxes and late fees, after it was learned she and her husband improperly received tax credits over an 11-year period. At issue is a second home she owns in North … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: As Lawsuits Come Forward, Lawmakers Consider Ammending NY SAFE Act
ALBANY - As the lawsuits pile up against the recently signed NY SAFE Act, which further regulates and restricts various fire arms and related accessories, some state lawmakers are beginning to craft amendments to the law. However, even if some … [Read more...]
