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Local Republicans lead rally for governor candidate Bruce Blakeman

AKEWOOD — Bruce Blakeman, Republican candidate for governor, has made his final campaign pitch to Chautauqua County voters. U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy, state Sen. George Borrello, Assemblyman Andrew Molitor and County Executive PJ Wendel were all guest speakers at Blakeman’s rally held ...

North Harmony discusses Wells Bay flooding issue

North Harmony Town Board members are discussing work on Wells Bay Road in the aftermath of flooding in the area in September. Several residents brought the Wells Bay flooding issue up during September's Town Board meeting. Residents had questions about an overgrown ditch that may have been blocking water flow, who was responsible to maintain drainage in the area. Wells Bay Road is located off of Route 394 and leads to Wells Bay lakefront properties. It is located between National Grid and the North Harmony Highway Department building. Louise Ortman, town supervisor, gave an update ...

Electrovaya to partner with Australian company

Electrovaya is partnering with an Australian company that specializes in diesel-to-electric conversions of Class 8 heavy-duty trucks. Company officials said Wednesday that Electrovaya has entered into a strategic supply agreement with Janus Electric Holdings Limited. Janus is making a $26 ...

St. Luke's to host Día de los Muertos celebration

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Jamestown is set to host a traditional Mexican and Central American holiday. The church, located at 410 N Main St, will host a Día de los Muertos Celebration on Monday, November 2, at 6 p.m. in the church's Undercroft. The event is free to the public, but a $5 to $10 donation per person would help offset program costs. Día de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and parts of Central America from late October through November 2 that honors the lives and memories of loved ones who have passed away. St. Luke’s event is cultural and ...

Jamestown OTB to remain open through Dec. 31

The Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation has updated a proposal to the United Public Service Employees Union designed to provide affected employees with additional time, greater economic support and meaningful transition options as the corporation consolidates six branch offices. Responding directly to state lawmakers’ urging, WROTBC has agreed to the union’s request to continue operating the Auburn, Clinton, Empire, Jamestown, Lyell and River branches through the close of business on Dec. 31, two months beyond the originally planned Oct. 31 closure date. Employees will ...

Area Police Report

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE - SHERMAN - Virginia A. King, 72, of Sherman was charged with criminal mischief in the fourth-degree. On Wednesday, sheriff’s deputies responded to a call for a past-tense damaged property complaint. It was alleged that she had damaged property belonging to another individual. King was arrested and taken to Chautauqua County Jail for centralized arraignment. - FRENCH CREEK - Ricky L. Waltenbaugh, 49, of French Creek was charged with criminal mischief in the fourth-degree. On Tuesday, police responded to an address on Cherry Hill Road for an ...