DUNKIRK - Several Dunkirk residents complained and offered ideas about the proposed 2027 city budget, and its 11% tax increase, at Tuesday’s Common Council meeting. Brian Meyer started with some suggestions. He proposed a 10% discount for people who pay property taxes early. City officials ...
WESTFIELD - The New York State DAR Outstanding Teacher of American History for New York is Gregory Birner of Westfield Academy and Central School, nominated by the Jamestown Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. Birner has dedicated 28 years to teaching American history and related ...
Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to register for the Audubon Community Nature Center’s Wild 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Nov. 7. The year’s race will honor Tony Dolce, who founded the original “Run For Liberty” with his wife, Anne. Register by Monday, Oct. 26, and receive ...
Phase 1 of the city’s annual leaf collection program will begin on Monday, Nov. 2. Residents are asked to rake leaves to the terrace area behind the curb, not into the street, and have them ready for collection as crews approach their neighborhood. Leaf piles must be free of trash, brush, branches, plastic bags, containers, and other debris. Piles containing these materials will not be collected. All basketball hoops must also be removed from the public right-of-way to allow collection crews to safely and efficiently complete their work. Phase 1 begins Monday, Nov. 2, with ...
Over the past few years the Jamestown Police Department has consistently reported issues with getting the number of officers included in the department’s yearly budget. Police Chief Scott Forster told council members that one of his goals for the coming year is to bring the department’s ...
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF - Jonathon M. Tresler, 37, of Fredonia was charged with aggravated family offense and second-degree criminal contempt. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Division received a report that Tresler allegedly contacted a juvenile victim in violation of a full stay-away order of protection issued against him. He was taken to the Chautauqua County Jail. - Richard C. Koch, 44, of Wilmington, N.C., was charged with driving while intoxicated, unsafe lane change, and operating an unregistered motor vehicle after he reportedly went off the road and ...
