MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County legislators Tom Erlandson (D-Frewsburg) and Lori Cornell (D-Jamestown) want provide better help for Chautauqua Lake. In a media release sent out Thursday, the two say they are currently working with area lake … [Read more...]
Higgins Calls for Immediate Removal of U.S. Post Master General
WASHINGTON - Congressman Brian Higgins is calling for the immediate removal of the country’s Postmaster General. The south Buffalo Democrat – who also represents Chautauqua County until the end of this year – sent a letter to the U.S. Postal Service … [Read more...]
City Announces 2012 Allen Park Concert Series
JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown’s Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department has announced the 2012 Summer Band Concert schedule during the upcoming summer at the Goranson Band Shell in Allen Park. The first concert of the season will be held … [Read more...]
County Historical Society Gala Fundraiser is Saturday
The Chautauqua County Historical Society's annual fundraiser and gala is Saturday, June 9. “Honoring the 9th NY Cavalry” will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the historic McClurg Museum in Westfield’s Moore Park. The fundraiser will feature hearty … [Read more...]
Reed, Higgins Secure Additional Funding for West Valley Site
WASHINGTON - The West Valley Nuclear Reprocessing Site in Cattaraugus County may soon be getting additional federal funding for its ongoing cleanup effort. On Wednesday night, the House of Representatives voted 223 to 195 on an amendment to the 2013 … [Read more...]
NYC Judge Overturns Federal Law that Denies Benefits to Same Sex Spouses
NEW YORK - A federal judge in Manhattan has joined a growing number of judges across the country by striking down a key component of a federal law denying benefits to partners in a gay marriage. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Barbara Jones said … [Read more...]
Goodell Town Hall Meeting is Tonight at City Hall
JAMESTOWN - Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R - Chautauqua) is inviting local residents to attend his town hall meeting tonight in Jamestown. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of the Jamestown City … [Read more...]
JCC to Host Community Garden Seminar Tonight, Public Invited
JAMESTOWN - A Community Gardens Interest meeting is taking place tonight at Jamestown Community College. Anyone interested in growing inexpensive food in their own garden or learning more about the local organic food movement is invited to attend. … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library to Close Early Today to Prepare for Booksale
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library will close at 5 p.m. this afternoon to set up for its 33rd annual two-day book sale. No regular library services will be available during the event. The sale will be held Friday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. … [Read more...]
Holy Family School to Close
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown’s only remaining Catholic school will be closing its doors at the end of this school year. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting today that despite raising more than $120,000 to cover its projected 2012-13 deficit, … [Read more...]
