BROCTON — A civilian counselor and correction officer were injured in what is being called “a brutal attack” by a 34-year-old inmate serving a seven-year sentence for drug possession in Lakeview Correctional Facility. The incident occurred Monday inside a classroom and escalated ...
The James Prendergast Library is seeking to increase its funding by $70,000 annually. The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education heard Tuesday a presentation by Library Executive Director Tress Williams. Wiliams noted that currently, the library receives $350,000 in taxpayer support that ...
FALCONER – A Falconer social studies teacher and former athletic director has submitted a resignation after allegations that he physically struck a sixth grade student. Following an investigation from the school, the decision was made that charges will not be pressed at the request of the ...
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Ian Tyler Ward, 33, of the town of Hanover, and Sarah Kestler, 38 of the town of Hanover were both charged Tuesday with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Officials said, at about 8:52 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic ...
Chautauqua County’s state representatives are proposing legislation that will allow the county to repurpose reforested land in Ripley and Ellery. On Feb. 12, a bill was introduced in the New York State Assembly that would allow for Chautauqua County to alienate or discontinue the use of ...
A new solar project in the town of Sheridan has been approved for tax incentives. During the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency meeting, board members approved a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes agreement for a 3 megawatt solar project to be built at 2979 Middle Road. It will be ...