JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown city councilman who was unable to secure the Republican party's nomination as a candidate for mayor in June may still appear on the November election ballot. Members of the Chautauqua County Libertarian Party held their … [Read more...]
Local Primaries See Better Voter Turnout than Past Years
MAYVILLE - The voter turnout for the 2019 Primaries on Tuesday was better than the historical average. That's according to Chautauqua County Election Commissioner Norm Green, who said turnout on Tuesday was twice as high as the board of elections … [Read more...]
Ward Wins Republican Party Line for County Legislature District 18
MAYVILLE - Republican candidate Bill Ward of Mayville has won this party's primary for the Chautauqua County Legislature's 18 district, defeating fellow Republican Richard Syper 289 to 152. Both mean are running for the seat that was held by David … [Read more...]
County Legislature Appoints Martin Proctor to Fill Empty District 18 Seat
MAYVILLE - The legislature Wednesday night approved an emergency resolution to appoint Martin Proctor (R-Findley Lake) to fill the District 18 seat on the Chautauqua County Legislature to finish the unexpired term of David Himelein (R-Findley Lake), … [Read more...]
Only Seven of the 19 Chautauqua County Legislature District Will be Contested in 2019 Election
MAYVILLE - It appears there will be just seven contested races for this year's Chautauqua County Legislature elections. Candidate petitions were submitted to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections last week and of the 19 seats that will be up … [Read more...]
Current County Legislator, Former Chairman Passes Away
FINDLEY LAKE - A member of the Chautauqua County Legislature and former Chairman has passed away. Findley Lake resident David Himelein (R-District 18) died on Friday due to health issues. Himelein joined the legislature via appointment to the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Back Room Radio Hour – Ep 37 – Gretchen Pleuss and Ted Anderson
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Episode 37 of the Back Room Radio Hour, featuring Gretchen Pleuss (Akron, OH) and local musician Ted Anderson and hosted by Bill Ward. Recorded Feb. 7 2019 at the Chadakoin Club in Jamestown, NY. … [Read more...]
‘Soup and Song’ Fundraiser on Saturday to Benefit St. Susan Center
JAMESTOWN - St. James Church (27 Allen Street) will host the “Soup and a Song” fundraiser featuring Bill Ward and Friends and a great meal to benefit St. Susan Center on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. For the admission price of $10 guests will be … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Gretchen Pleuss Discusses Her Music and Upcoming Appearance on Back Room Radio Hour
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Akron, OH-based singer/songwriter Gretchen Pleuss to learn more about her music and preview her Feb. 7 appearance on the Back Room Radio Hour … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Back Room Radio Hour Ep 36 – 2018 Christmas Special
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Episode 36 of the Back Room Radio Hour, hosted by Bill Ward featuring local musicians Adam McKillip, Amanda Barton, Barbara Jean and Steve Strickland, Bob Henry, Eric Kane, Kayle Dean and Reiley Kolstee (Students from … [Read more...]
