Articles by Justin Gould
Community
West Ellicott Housing Development Project Expands
WEST ELLICOTT – A community geared toward older residents in Chautauqua County is expanding. David Smeltzer, the President and CEO of Heritage Ministries, says The Woodlands at 2000 Southwestern Dr. in West Ellicott offers a …
Community
Falconer’s “Hoops For Hospice” Set For Next Week
FALCONER – An annual event to raise money to help those diagnosed with cancer is scheduled to take place next week. “Hoops for Hospice,” hosted by the Falconer Girls Basketball Team, will donate funds raised …
Government
Cuomo Looks To Fix Medicaid Spending, Legalize Marijuana In 2020
ALABNY – New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo aims to fix Medicaid spending and legalize marijuana in 2020. Governor Cuomo on Tuesday unveiled a $178 billion state budget proposal that hinges on a plan to …
Fire
House Destroyed By Fire To Be Torn Down
JAMESTOWN – A house destroyed by fire Monday morning on Spring Street in Jamestown is slated to be torn down today. The Jamestown Fire Department was called to 614 Spring St. just before 6:45 a.m. …
Courts
Man Accused Of Setting Historic Diner Fire Appears In Court
MAYVILLE – The man accused of setting a fire that destroyed the historic Mayville Diner appeared in court Friday. Michael Ellis, 40, who owned the nearly 70-year-old diner, was charged with third-degree arson, a class …
Government
Borrello Says He’s Networking, Pushing Ideas Ahead Of Lawmaking Session
ALBANY – One of New York’s newest State Senators says he has been working hard over the last few weeks to get acquainted with Albany politics. State Senator George Borrello, in an interview with WNYNewsNow …
Government
Senator Borrello Continues Call To Repeal Criminal Justice Reforms
JAMESTOWN – New York State Senator George Borrello is continuing to call on his colleagues in Albany to repeal the state’s Criminal Justice Reforms, days ahead of a new lawmaking session. Borrello, in a phone …
Top Story
Police Identify Woman Killed In New Year’s Eve Crash
BUSTI – Police say the woman killed following a crash with a snowplow Tuesday afternoon in the Town of Busti was visiting family for the holidays. Lakewood-Busti Police Investigator Reed in a phone interview with …
Top Story
Jamestown Police Find Missing Runaway Girl
JAMESTOWN – Jamestown Police say a girl who first went missing in October 2019 has been found. Gianna Coleman, 13, was located Wednesday afternoon at a residence in Jamestown. Officers say she was turned over …
Fire
Apartment Building Destroyed By Fire
CONEWANGO VALLEY – An apartment building was destroyed following an early morning fire in Conewango Valley on Monday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says as of 8:30 a.m. they are still trying to verify that …
