Volunteer fire departments in Chautauqua County will receive more than $970,000 to improve facilities and response capabilities. The funding is part of $25 million through the State Division for Homeland Security and Emergency Services that's … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Department Receives Equipment Grant
The Jamestown Fire Department will be able to purchase new equipment thanks to federal funding. The department has been awarded $330,270 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The grant will support the purchase of new equipment, … [Read more...]
Falconer Fire Department Receives $107,021 FEMA Grant
The Falconer Fire Department is receiving a $107,021 FEMA grant. The Assistance to Firefighters grant will be used to purchase 24 sets of new turn-out gear. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the funding while recently visiting the … [Read more...]
Falconer Mayor, Businesses Wants DSS To Stop Using Village For Emergency Housing
The Falconer Mayor and some businesses are expressing concern about the placement of people by the County Department of Social Services at a hotel in the village. Mayor Jim Jaroszynski, speaking at the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, said … [Read more...]
‘Learn The Sounds of Fire Safety’ Theme for Fire Prevention Week
The Falconer Fire Department is promoting the Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” This year’s campaign is taking place now until October 9th, and works to educate everyone about simple actions they can take to keep … [Read more...]
Falconer Village Board Seeking Candidates to Fill Vacant Trustee Position, Appoints New Fire Chief
FALCONER - The Village of Falconer will have to find a fourth member of the village board of trustee. The village board held its first meeting of the year with new mayor James Jaroszynski, who said that the write-in winner from last year's … [Read more...]
Local Resident Rescued After Kayaking Incident in Poland
POLAND - The Jamestown Post-Journal says an area resident escaped serious injury after being stranded in the water of Cassadaga Creek in the town of Poland for half-an-hour while only clinging to a tree branch. The incident occured on Monday … [Read more...]
Falconer Postpones Saturday’s Comprehensive Plan Open House
FALCONER - Village officials have once again postponed the planned Comprehensive Plan Open House. The event was originally scheduled at the end of November but rescheduled due to a winter storm. It was then rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 8, but … [Read more...]
Fire Crews Respond to Overnight Alarm at Falconer High School
FALCONER - Fire crews were sent to Falconer High School overnight to deal with a small fire that had broken out in the basement. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’ Office says a fire alarm at the school went off at about 1:30 a.m. and the Falconer … [Read more...]
Fire Investigators Unable to Determine Cause of Sunday’s Fire, Doesn’t Appear Suspicious
FALCONER - Investigators with the Chautauqua County Fire Investigation team say they are unable to determine the exact cause of the fire that broke out just before noon Sunday, Jan. 14 at the Falconer Vac Shop building, located at 15 W. Main … [Read more...]
