JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council is expected to meet this evening for its monthly voting session. In addition to acting on various resolutions for the month, lawmakers will also get the annual report of the city when Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Taglianettie Enters Plea of Not-Guilty
The man accused of shooting and killing the superintendent of Clymer Central School in September has pleaded not guilty to the charge of second-degree murder in Chautauqua County Court. Anthony Robert Taglianetti II appeared before County Court … [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: Pirates Caravan to Arrive in Jamestown Dec. 13
JAMESTOWN - The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced their 2012 Winter Caravan bus stop details for Jamestown —home of the Pirates new short-season Single-A affiliate, the Jamestown Jammers. On Thursday, December 13, fans will have the opportunity to … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Schumer Calls on Renewal of Funding Program for Rural Hospitals
Senator Charles Schumer is fighting to keep more than a million dollars of funding in place for four regional hospitals, including three in Chautauqua County. According to an article in today’s Jamestown Post-Journal, Schumer is urging the Senate … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown City Council to Act on 2013 Budget Tonight
The Jamestown City Council will have a busy night when it meets this evening in city hall. Not only will the council have it’s monthly voting session, but lawmakers will also meet to finalize the 2013 city budget before putting it up for a … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Sheriff Deputies Assist in Rescuing Hunters Stuck in Stockton Swamp
STOCKTON - A Father and Son from Dunkirk escaped serious injury after getting stuck in a swamp while hunting Monday afternoon. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 55 year old Brian Meyer and 20 year old Patrick Meyer were hunting on … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Fundraising Down 30 Percent at Prendergast Library
JAMESTOWN - Officials at the James Prendergast Library in Jamestown say fundraising for this year is significantly lower compared to last year. During the October board meeting of the library’s board of trustees, board treasurer Tom Rankin told board … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Prendergast Library to Host Book Signing Today
JAMESTOWN – Gail L. Black will speak and sign copies of her first book, “Asses and Angels, A Journey from Abuse to Achievement,” from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. today at Prendergast Library. The book tells how the author triumphed over abuse and … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed is Optimistic Fed Gov’t Can Avoid Going Over ‘Fiscal Cliff’
CORNING - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) says he is optimistic the country will be able to avoid falling of the widely reported “Fiscal Cliff” – so long as both sides of the aisle in congress can work together. During his weekly conference call … [Read more...]
