Articles by Justin Gould
Community
‘Doors Open Fenton’
JAMESTOWN – Officials at the Fenton History Center are anticipating a large turnout to ‘Doors Open Jamestown’, a day where attractions in the Jamestown area offer free admission to recognize programs and exhibits. In an …
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‘At The Ready’ Crews Prepare For Weekend Winter Blast
WESTERN NEW YORK – With heavy snow and bitter cold temperatures forecasted for this weekend, officials are reminding motorists to use caution while traveling county and city roads. “I want to remind drivers they should …
Community
Doors Open Jamestown Expected To Draw Large Crowds Saturday
JAMESTOWN – Local venues big and small say they are expecting large crowds to turn out for this year’s Doors Open Jamestown. Zach Agett, event coordinator from Up Close Jamestown and the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, …
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Sheriff Offers Ice Safety Tips For Ice Fisherman, Winter Sports Enthusiasts
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is offering saftey tips to residents so they can stay safe while partaking in winter sports activities this season. Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone said with recent cold …
Crime
Meth, Pills, And Drug Paraphernalia Found During Traffic Stop
RIPLEY – A driver and passenger are facing charges after Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies said they found methamphetamine, controlled pills, and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop Tuesday. Deputies said the driver, Joshua Bemis, 33, …
Government
Cuomo Outlines Agenda In State Of The State Address
ALBANY – New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo is looking to capitalize on a democrat controlled senate to increase education spending, legalize pot, and pass the Child Victims Act. During the speech at the Hart …
Government
Cuomo To Include ‘Child Victims Act’ In 2019 Budget Tuesday
ALBANY – New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo said the Child Victims Act will be included in the 2019 Executive Budget that he will present during his State of the State Address on Tuesday afternoon …
Community
Burr! Dozens Brave Icy Water For Silver Creek Polar Bear Plunge
SILVER CREEK – Dozens of people braved the icy waters of Lake Erie Sunday during the annual Silver Creek Polar Bear Plunge for Charity. Each year Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello and Legislature Dave Wilfong …
Environment
County Offers Waterway Improvement Grant
MAYVILLE – A yearly grant to help improve area lakes and waterways is yet again available. Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello told WNYNewsNow that the county takes revenue from the bed tax to help improve …
Education
JPS Superintendent Responds To Recent Poverty Report
JAMESTOWN – Superintendent Bret Apthorpe is responding to a recent report stating that JPS is ranked 17th in a top 50 list of upstate New York Schools in school-age poverty percentage. In a statement to …
