JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board has extended the contract for Superintendent Bret Apthorpe. According to the Post-Journal, the board met on Tuesday night and took action on the contract. Apthorpe was hired by the district at the start of … [Read more...]
Jamestown to Receive Grant from Tony Hawk Foundation for New Skate Park
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown has been awarded a grant to help in the development of a new skate park in the city. During Tuesday's Parks, Recreation and Conservation Commission meeting, the Post-Journal is reporting that city rec coordinator … [Read more...]
Development of New Freezer Facility Moves Forward in North County
DUNKIRK - There's good development news for the city of Dunkirk. Deputy Chautauqua County Executive for Economic Development and CEO of the County Industrial Development Agency Mark Geise announced earlier this week that construction of the new … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency Meets Wednesday in Mayville
MAYVILLE - The members of the Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency (CLPRA) will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9 - weather permitting - in Room 331 of the Gerace Office Building in Mayville. CLPRA was created by the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Hatchet Wielding Motorist Charged in Road Rage Incident
JAMESTOWN - A local man has been arrested following a road rage incident that involved a hatchet being chopped into the hood of another vehicle. City police say the incident took place late Monday morning in the area of Prather Avenue and Hazzard … [Read more...]
Several Individuals Interested in Filling Vacant Jamestown City Council Seat
MAYOR WILL LIKELY BRING NAME FORWARD FOR APPOINTMENT ON JAN. 28 JAMESTOWN - A number of people are being considered for appointment to fill an at-large Jamestown City Council seat that was officially vacated last month following the … [Read more...]
County Men Charged Following Traffic Stop in Mayville
MAYVILLE - Two Chautauqua County men are in the county jail without bail following a traffic stop that led to drug charges. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says deputies stopped a vehicle around 6:30 p.m. Friday On E. Main St. in Panama for … [Read more...]
County DA Says He Won’t Enforce Portion of SAFE Act Ruled Unconstitutional
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County’s District Attorney says his office has never enforced a provision in the New York SAFE Act that was recently found to be unconstitutional. County DA Patrick Swanson sent out a statement regarding the seven-round … [Read more...]
Open House on Falconer Comprehensive Economic Development Plan is Wednesday, Jan. 9
FALCONER - Officials in Falconer have announced the new date for their open house that will give residents an opportunity to learn more about and offer input into a new Comprehensive Economic Development Plan for the village. Village officals will … [Read more...]
Democratic Controlled State Legislature Begins 2019 Session on Wednesday
ALBANY - The New York State Legislature will begin the 2019 session this week in Albany. The new session is highlighted by both the Assembly and the Senate now being controlled by the Democratic Party, meaning a much more progressive agenda and … [Read more...]
