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Improving Infrastructure
BEMUS POINT – Bemus Point officials are supporting the construction of a bike path and walkway on the Veterans Memorial Bridge across Chautauqua Lake. The mayor of Bemus Point has long-been a supporter of adding a bike path or pedestrian walkway to the bridge that takes up a partial residency in his village.
Small-Town Events Get Big Lift From Volunteers
Rural America scored another victory of sorts last week. Surrounded by state representatives, community leaders hailed the opening of the Forestville Farmers’ Market that will last through October. Besides having the participation of vendors, it sent an important statement to residents of the north county hamlet. The former village,...
Falconer man sentenced to prison in connection with arson that consumed 2 homes
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Falconer man was sentenced to an indeterminate state prison sentence of four to 12 years for intentionally starting a fire that consumed two houses in July 2022, the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office said Monday. 30-year-old Aubrey Baize intentionally started the fire in Kennedy, located in the Town of Poland, […]
4-H Dairy Youth Prepare for the Chautauqua County Fair
(WNY News Now) – Dewittville, NY – The annual 4-H Dairy Fitting & Showmanship Clinic, hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, equipped 30 young participants with essential dairy showmanship skills in preparation for the upcoming Chautauqua County Fair. This hands-on clinic was hosted by Country Ayre...
Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Rebrands Itself 'CHQ Chamber'
It used to be known as the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce...now the organization that champions the local business community has a new name. More than 50 people gathered Thursday afternoon for a rebranding ceremony at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown to help launch the Chamber's new name -- "CHQ Chamber." President and CEO Dan Heitzenrater says the new name shows the chamber as it really is -- one fully functional countywide organization...
Grand Jury Murder Indictment
District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 33 year old Darius Kadenhead of Buffalo, New York was indicted by a Grand Jury and arraigned yesterday, July 16th, in Chautauqua County Court on a charge of Murder in the Second Degree arising from the shooting death of Marlon Clay which occurred on January 22nd at the Parkview Apartments in Jamestown. Bail was set by Hon. David W. Foley at $2.5 million cash, or in the alternative, $5 million property bond or $10 million secured by the posting of 10%.
Celebration of the Arts
OLEAN- As the TCAC continues to advocate for the entire region, the Celebration of the Arts, will continue to honor artists, arts organizations, or arts supporters from Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties. Winners will be celebrated at the Celebration of the Arts (COTA) on August 11th at the Palmer Opera...
Falconer Woman Sentenced to Prison for Kennedy Arson
(WNY News Now) – Kennedy, NY – Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced today that Aubrey Baize, 30, of Falconer, was sentenced in Chautauqua County Court by Judge David W. Foley to an indeterminate state prison term of 4 to 12 years. Baize was convicted by a Chautauqua County jury on April 25, 2024, of Arson in the Third Degree, a class C felony.
7 things to do in Western New York this weekend: July 19 - July 21
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — As we head into another beautiful weekend in Western New York, we've got you covered if you're looking for things to do!. The Chautauqua County Fair kicked off on Tuesday and continues through Sunday in Dunkirk. The fairgrounds will be open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and the midway from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. through Sunday. "Our fair will welcome the public back with midway rides by Amusements of America, grandstand events every night, delicious fair food, animal exhibits and shows and entertainment for all," its website says. You can find more information here.
County Jail Inmate Faces Escape Charge After Jumping from Jail Roof
A Chautauqua County Jail inmate who was involved in an incident in the Dunkirk-Fredonia area last month is facing a new charge after he briefly escaped custody on Thursday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division says 36-year-old Eric Ryals of Alabama gained access to the jail's rooftop at about 12:30 PM and ran from corrections officers who were actively pursuing him. Ryals allegedly ignored commands to surrender while on the roof, then jumped from the roof and exited the facility when he landed on the lawn, on the Elm Street side of the facility. Ryals was quickly taken into custody, as a perimeter had been set up surrounding the jail. Ryals was transported to ECMC for treatment of injuries he suffered during his escape. No members of the public were harmed. A warrant charging Ryals with 1st-degree escape was signed by the Chautauqua Town Court judge.
Intensive Investigation
A Buffalo man has been identified and formally indicted in a Jamestown ‘execution-style’ homicide. District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced Wednesday that 33-year-old Darius Kadenhead has been indicted by a grand jury and arraigned in Chautauqua County Court on a charge of second-degree murder arising from the shooting death of Marlon Clay which occurred on Jan. 22 at the Parkview Apartments in Jamestown.
Jamestown: I Remember It Well
In October, I will return to Jamestown, where my story began. It has been over six decades since my family moved to Ann Arbor. I was just 14, but my childhood memories of growing up in Jamestown remain vivid and cherished. As the leaves start their symphony of colors, in addition to retracing my young steps, I look forward to photographing Chautauqua County’s autumn beauty.
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