JAMESTOWN - One of the biggest nights in the history of the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena is almost here. More than a dozen world-class athletes will be in town this weekend as part of the Progressive Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular, set to take … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Officials Hold Public Meeting on Plan for Chautauqua Lake
The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development held a meeting Wednesday night to get feedback on its draft of a submerged aquatic vegetation – or S.A.V. - plan for Chautauqua Lake. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Ramada has New Owner
The Ramada Jamestown Hotel is under new management. According to today’s Jamestown Post-Journal, the hotel was sold at auction late last month to the State Bank of Texas – which was the plaintiff in the case against Kaanam, LLC, which is controlled … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Clerk Announces New Program to Benefit Local Veterans
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Clerk Sandy Sopak is proud to roll out the new “Return The Favor” program, which provides a photo identification card, free of charge, certifying that the individual is an honorably discharged veteran and has filed their … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: NY, Six Other States Threaten to Sue EPA Over Revised Clean Air Regulations
ALBANY - New York and six other Northeastern states are threatening to sue the Obama administration for allegedly violating its own air pollution rules. A report in today’s Albany Times-Union says the allegations are based on updated rules recently … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: NY AG to Announce New Election Financing Rules
ALBANY - New York’s Attorney General is hoping to create better transparencies in election financing. State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says he will begin requiring certain nonprofit groups that offer funding for state races to disclose … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: State Senate Leader Continues Planning for Senate Majority Coalition
ALBANY - The details that will guide the State Senate’s newly formed coalition leadership beginning in 2013 are still being worked out. That’s according to State Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos, who says that all agenda items were up for … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Flu Season has Arrived in New York State
ALBANY - New York health officials say flu cases have been confirmed in more than half the state and they're encouraging people to get vaccinated. They say the pace of infections is picking up, with cases reported in 47 counties and all of New … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Red Cross Provides Assistance to Family Affected by Fire
JAMESTOWN - The local Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) responded to provide disaster relief following a house fire on Peterson Street in Jamestown on Sunday. Red Cross volunteer Pete Peterson was on scene to provide the initial disaster … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Edwards Touts Success of Prescription Drug Discount Program
MAYVILLE - County Executive Greg Edwards is touting the Chautauqua County Discount card program, which was launched in 2009. The County Executive says since that time, County residents have filled more than 90,000 prescriptions and saved over $2.6 … [Read more...]
