The eight men who have led Chautauqua County in the nearly 50 years since the County Executive position was created were honored at an event held at the Robert H. Jackson Center Friday. Until 1975, the Chautauqua County Board of Supervisors … [Read more...]
Gateway Lofts Project Receives Endorsement from State and County Officials, Mayor Teresi Withholding Judgement
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi said he’s holding off on weighing in on a proposed $34 million housing development project until more details come forward. In August the Southern Tier Environments for Living (STEL) used the city's Strategic Planning … [Read more...]
CARTS Buses to Provide Rides Home from Bemus Point During Summer Weekends
BEMUS POINT - Area residents and visitors who want to enjoy the nightlife in Bemus Point this summer will have now have some additional help in getting home safely. On Wednesday the Village Casino, Southern Tier Brewery, Arthur R. Gren Co. Inc. … [Read more...]
Red Cross Honors 2016 ‘Hometown Heroes’ Wednesday Morning
JAMESTOWN - The American Red Cross honored some of best and brightest the Southwestern New York community has to offer during the 14th Hometown Heroes Breakfast on Wednesday, June 22 at Moon Brook Country Club in Jamestown. “These are everyday … [Read more...]
Election 2014: Dems Win State-Wide Offices, GOP Sees Success in NY Senate and Across Region
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo will remain in office for four more years. That after voters across New York went to the polls on Tuesday to vote for the top office in New York State – along with several other statewide, regional and local … [Read more...]
Crime in New York Sees Significant Drop Over Past Two Decades
ALBANY - The overall crime rate across New York State has seen a steep drop during the past two decades. That’s according to research from The PEW Charitable Trusts, which found that the crime rate in New York State has declined by 54 percent … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office, County Health Dept. Announce Local Participation in Prescription Drug Take Back Day
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) are reminding residents that unused or expired medications can present a serious threat to public health and are urging them to … [Read more...]
Suspects Identified in Shooting Death of Mary Whitaker
MAYVILLE - Authorities from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Attorney's office say they've arrested two men they believe are connected to the shooting death of Mary Whitaker, the 61-year-old Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra violinist. … [Read more...]
Sheriff Identifies Westfield Homicide Victim as Mary Whitaker
WESTFIELD – The name of the victim in the homicide that took place in the Town of Westfield has been identified. Sheriff Joseph A. Gerace Thursday afternoon announced today the name of the victim of as 61-year-old Mary E. Whitaker of 8448 Titus Road … [Read more...]
Sheriff Releases Name of Westfield Homicide Victim
MAYVILLE - Sheriff Joseph A. Gerace announced today the name of the victim of a homicide on Wednesday, October 20, 2014 in the Town of Westfield as 61-year-old Mary E. Whitaker of 8448 Titus Road in that town and also of New York City. No other … [Read more...]
