ELLERY – The town of Ellery is investigating the possibility of challenging the county’s effort to expand the landfill by 53 acres. According to a recent report in the Post-Journal, the Town of Ellery board has authorized an attorney to … [Read more...]
27 Projects in Chautauqua County to Receive Over $6 Million in State Funding
ALBANY - The 2015 Regional Economic Development Council on Thursday announced the Chautauqua County projects that will receive funding through its 2015 Consolidated Funding Application process. Below is a listing of all projects that applied for … [Read more...]
Skeletal Remains Found in Cherry Creek State Forest
CHERRY CREEK - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of male skeletal remains that were located in the Boutwell Hill State Forest. The forest is located on the eastern side of Chautauqua County in the town of Cherry … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Double Homicide, Searching for Suspect
UPDATE (4:45 p.m.) : SUSPECT NOW IN CUSTODY JAMESTOWN, NY (Dec. 12, 2015) - The Jamestown Police Department is currently investigating a double homicide at 235 Barrows street. LISTEN TO MEDIA CONFERENCE According to a media release sent … [Read more...]
Jamestown Phase II Leave Collection Starts Friday
JAMESTOWN - Phase 2 of leaf collection in Jamestown will begin Friday, Nov. 13 in the Foote Avenue and Ivy Street area of the city and will move west, clockwise, to the Chadakoin River in the Jones & Gifford Avenue area. After Phase 2 has been … [Read more...]
City Council Hears from Residents Concerned with Plan to Sell Library Art Collection
Jamestown Resident Lily Grice talks to Jamestown City Council members during the Sept. 14, 2015 work session, requesting its support to save the Prendergast Library art collection.JAMESTOWN - A group of residents concerned with the Prendergast … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Center Healthcare Facility to open in Jamestown in August
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the Chautauqua Center health center will soon open in Jamestown. Earlier this month, Chautauqua Center received a Federal grant for $702,667 through United States Health Resources and … [Read more...]
Heastie Voted in as New State Assembly Speaker
ALBANY - The new leader of the New York state Assembly is promising to focus on ethics and integrity. On Tuesday, members of the assembly overwhelmingly voted to approve Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) as the new speaker, replacing a lawmaker whose … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Amphitheater Gets Nod from National Trust for Historic Preservation
CHAUTAUQUA - The Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater has been designated as a national treasure by The National Trust for Historic Preservation. The announcement, which was made Tuesday, means it’s likely the Institution will not tear down the Amp in … [Read more...]
Auditions for Bram Stoker’s Dracula Scheduled for Monday Night at the Spire
JAMESTOWN - A blood-curdling theatrical production will be taking place in Jamestown in the fall with auditions are set to take place Monday Night, Sept. 8. Big Time Players announce auditions for the play, Bram Stoker’s Dracula at The Spire … [Read more...]
