Public safety was just one issue discussed with over 60 people who attended a public forum held by Jamestown City Council Wednesday night. Council President Tony Dolce stated one of his goals has been to hold these kinds of forums outside of the … [Read more...]
Over 60 Attend ‘Love Thy Neighbor’ Rally to Memorialize Those Killed in Mass Shootings, Advocate for Change
Over 60 people attended a "Love Thy Neighbor" rally in City Hall to honor the memory of those killed and injured in the Buffalo mass shooting on May 14th and those killed in the elementary school shooting on May 24. The event was organized by the … [Read more...]
Law Enforcement Remind People to Party Safely on St. Patrick’s Day
Law Enforcement Officials are reminding people to party safely on this St. Patrick's Day, reminding folks that "buzzed driving is drunk driving." Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone said, “We understand people are looking for a reason to … [Read more...]
County GOP Committee Endorses Claudia Tenney for 23rd Congressional District
The Chautauqua County Republican Committee has endorsed Claudia Tenney to run for the proposed 23rd Congressional District. The endorsement was part of the committee's endorsements for the November General Elections. State Senator George Borrello … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Sheriff’s Identify Second Body Found In Portland as Missing Buffalo Woman
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has identified one of the bodies found in the town of Portland at the end of September as a missing Buffalo woman. The other set of remains is still awaiting identification, but Sheriff Jim Quattrone said … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office to Provide Update on Discovery of Human Remains in Portland Last Week
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office will be providing an update this morning on the discovery of human remains in Portland last month. A hiker on the Chautauqua Rails to Trails path in Portland was searching for her lost keys when police say … [Read more...]
County Legislature Unanimously Approves Deputy Sheriff’s Contract
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved new contract with the Deputy Sheriff's Association last night. The agreement is for January 1st, 2022 through December 31st, 2025. It includes a 3% wage increase in 2022 and 2023. A 2.5%wage increase in … [Read more...]
County Sheriff’s Office Announces Results of Memorial Day Crackdown
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reported a total of 117 vehicles were stopped, arrests made, or summonses issued during the STOP-DWI Memorial Day campaign. The crackdown began Friday, May 28th and continued through Tuesday, June 1st. This … [Read more...]
Officials Urge People to Be Safe this Memorial Day Weekend
Officials are urging people to be safe this Memorial Day weekend. County Sheriff Jim Quattrone announced the “STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign for Memorial Day and Weekend.” The campaign will take place from May 28th until June 1st. … [Read more...]
Rally and Protest Events in Jamestown Remain Peaceful
JAMESTOWN - There were two rallies that took place in Jamestown on Sunday as part of the series of national protests taking place across the country. The days of protests were triggered by the death of George Floyd, a black man who died when a white … [Read more...]
