MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be able to continue taking money out of its fund balance with a simple majority vote. That after lawmakers defeated a local law amendment last night in Mayville that would have required a 2/3 vote by … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Approves Occupancy Tax Amnesity for Renters
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Lawmakers Wednesday night were able to pass a local law amendment that will give an amnesty to renters who still have yet to comply with the county's five percent occupancy tax law. Under the local law, they will have … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS-AUDIO: County Legislature Extends Public Defender Pilot Program
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature was able to approve a resolution last night that would continue the county’s pilot program for the arraignment of criminal defendants in Jamestown City Court through the end of this year. The extension did … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Humane Society to Hold “Black Friday” Event, Waives Fees on Select Dogs and Cats
JAMESTOWN - This week the Chautauqua County Humane Society is featuring all its black or black and white pets. In conjunction with the 2nd Chances Thrift Store’s “Christmas in July” event, the humane society is having its own "Black Pet Friday" (and … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Edwards Announces Hotline for Reporting Water Chestnut Sightings
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Gregory J. Edwards announced today that a Watershed Hotline has been setup for residents to report sightings of the invasive water chestnut in Chautauqua Lake. Residents can now call the following toll-free … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Election Inspectors Needed for November
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County is in need of Election Inspectors willing to work at various polling sites on Election Day. Six hundred poll workers will be needed for the November 6, 2012 General Election, according to the Board of Elections. Election … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS – Mayville Woman Charged in Connection to April Robbery of Credit Union
CLYMER - A Mayville woman has been indicted by a grand jury in connection to the robbery of a credit union that took place last April in the town of Clymer. District Attorney David Foley's office says 35 year-old Jenifer Gens was indicted by a … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Occupancy Tax Amnesty, Court Arraignment Program on Tap for Tonight’s Legislature Meeting
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be meeting tonight in Mayville for its monthly voting session, with several items on the agenda. LEG PRE-FILE RESOLUTIONS - JULY 2012 Among the items to be acted on is an amendment to a local law … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: New Invasive Plant Threatens Lake Environment
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Gregory Edwards says a new invasive aquatic plant has been discovered in Chautauqua Lake. This past weekend, two specimens the plant commonly known as a water chestnut (Trapa natans) were collected by EcoLogic … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Teen Injured after Accident on Washington Street
JAMESTOWN - A 14 year old was rushed to an Erie Hospital yesterday afternoon after being struck by a car on the city’s north side. Jamestown police say the unidentified male teenager was skateboarding near the intersection of Washington and 13th … [Read more...]
