Government
Reed Co-Sponsors Bill To Improve Computer Science Education
July 20, 2019
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WASHINGTON – Representatives Tom Reed (NY-23) and Derek Kilmer (WA-06) introduced the bipartisan Teacher Education for Computer Science Act (the “Teach CS Act”) Friday to help build a robust pipeline for computer science education to …
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills Sign Safety Coleman After Rafael Bush Retires
July 20, 2019
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ORCHARD PARK – The Buffalo Bills have signed safety Kurt Coleman to replace Rafael Bush after Bush unexpectedly announced his retirement less than a week before the start of training camp. The Bills announced the …
Weather
First Defense: Dangerous Heat Index Levels Continue Into Saturday With Afternoon Storm Chances
July 19, 2019
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JAMESTOWN – The hottest air so far this summer has arrived to Western New York with dangerous heat indices through Saturday evening. However, a big turn around will come our way next next week with …
Health
Health Officials Investigating Dog Treat Salmonella Outbreak
July 19, 2019
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WASHINGTON – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to contact with Pig Ear Dog Treats. The CDC reported this …
Crime
Jamestown Man Charged In Fifth Street Domestic
July 19, 2019
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JAMESTOWN – A Jamestown man was arrested Wednesday evening following a response to a possible order of protection at 351 E. 5th St., according to the Jamestown Police Department. Police said that a female told …
Feature
First Man Lands On Moon 50 Years Ago
July 19, 2019
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fl. – Fifty years ago, July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11 mission successfully put the first man on the moon. Neil Armstrong’s historic steps, taken six hours after the initial lunar landing, officially …
News
Man Drowns While Swimming Near Barcelona Harbor
July 19, 2019
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LAKE ERIE – A Jamestown man swimming in Lake Erie near Barcelona Harbor drowned Friday afternoon. The Chautauqua County Water Emergency Team recovered the body of John R. Penhollow, 24, following a two hour search. …
Government
Schumer Continues Fight For 9/11 Compensation Fund
July 19, 2019
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WASHINGTON – New York State Senator Chuck Schumer (D) is working to overcome roadblocks to pass the 9/11 Victims Compensation Bill. This week, Senator Rand Paul (R) objected to passing the measure citing how much …
Top Story
Cooling Centers Open In Chautauqua County Amid Weekend Heat Wave
July 19, 2019
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MAYVILLE – Officials in Chautauqua County have opened more than a dozen cooling centers to help residents avoid heat related illnesses this weekend. In Jamestown, the James Prendergast Library will be open Friday until 5 …
Community
St. Susan Center Soup Kitchen To Hold Golf Fundraiser
July 19, 2019
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JAMESTOWN – A local soup kitchen will hold a golf tournament fundraiser later this month to raise money for their charitable activities. St. Susan Center’s soup kitchen, in collaboration with Jamestown Mattress, will hold their …
Crime
Officials Crackdown On Welfare Fraud
July 19, 2019
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JAMESTOWN – Several people are facing charges following a recent welfare fraud crackdown. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office reports that Louann Vincent, 66, of Jamestown, allegedly failed to notify the Chautauqua County Department of Health …
