The Head Start program in Cattaraugus & Wyoming Counties have been locked out of federal funds for over a week, leading to the program to shut down. U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer said the New York agency are among other Head Start programs across … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Sentenced To 12 Years For Sex Trafficking
A Jamestown woman has been sentenced in Federal Court for her role in sex trafficking. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 27-year old Jasmin Osteen, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a minor, was sentenced to serve … [Read more...]
Borrello, Molitor Join Calls For NYPA To Reconsider Proposed Rate Hike
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor have joined others in urging the New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees to reconsider a proposed rate hike that would nearly triple the cost of hydropower for “preference power” … [Read more...]
JCC Launching Construction Technology Program With Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier
Jamestown Community College is planning to launch a Construction Technology program in collaboration with The Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier and grant funding from the City of Jamestown. The program is scheduled to run March 10 through … [Read more...]
Carissa Bentley Appointed As Executive Director To JCC Foundation Board
The Jamestown Community College Foundation board of directors has appointed Carissa Bentley as its new executive director. JCC Foundation President Wade Weatherlow stated that Bentley has eight years of foundation expertise and “a wealth of … [Read more...]
Fredonia Under Boil Water Order
The Village of Fredonia is under a boil water order from the County Health Department. The Chautauqua County Health Department has issued the order for all Village of Fredonia water customers and properties outside the Village boundaries supplied … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Soil and Water District Receiving $1.4 Million State Grant
The Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District is receiving more than $1.4 million to work with a farm in the Chautauqua-Conneaut Watershed. The award is part of $15.8 million in funding going to 22 farms in New York State through the … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Man Pleads Guilty to Labor Trafficking, Kidnapping Charges
A Dunkirk man has pleaded guilty in Federal Court to labor trafficking and kidnapping charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 33-year old Augusto Mateo Francisco is guilty of two counts of forced labor, and one count of transportation of … [Read more...]
St. Susan Center Receives $39,520 from Buffalo Bills Foundation
St. Susan Center has received a $39,520 grant from the Buffalo Bills Foundation. The funding will help maintain an Executive Chef position and will ensure uninterrupted kitchen operations at the soup kitchen. St. Susan Center is undergoing a … [Read more...]
Two Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Employees Receive Awards
Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone has announced that Deputy Sheriff Stephen Romanik and Senior Dispatcher Marvin Cummings recently received awards at the New York State Sheriff’s Association Banquet. Deputy Sheriff Stephen Romanik earned the … [Read more...]
