(AP) — Straws might seem insignificant, inspiring jokes about the plastic vs. paper debate, but the plastic straw has come to symbolize a global pollution crisis over the past decade. On Monday, President Donald Trump waded into the issue when he signed an executive order to reverse a ...
MAYVILLE – Salman Rushdie wrote a book about being attacked while at Chautauqua Institution. On Tuesday, he recounted that day during a 90-minute court appearance. Rushdie took the stand around 9:45 a.m. He answered questions from District Attorney Jason Schmidt, detailing various ...
MAYVILLE – After more than two and a half years, the trial of a New Jersey man accused of attempting to murder a world-renowned author officially began. Monday was opening statements for the trial of 27-year-old Hadi Matar, who is accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie multiple times in ...
ASHVILLE — The Ashville Library is ready to find their new furry patron. The Ashville Library will be hosting a cat adoption event, or Cat Adopt-A-Thon in collaboration with the Chautauqua County Humane Society with the focus to not only allow for local community members to come in and ...
Since the YMCA has decided to partner with Jamestown Community College for a new facility, the land it previously secured for a new building has been sold. According to records at the Chautauqua County Clerk’s Office, the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has purchased 133 Winsor St., 251 ...
New York State’s electric bus mandate is causing concerns. And just not in schools. State Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, continues his fight against rising costs associated with the mandate. A pilot program, Borrello said, would better serve future needs, and help save ...