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CAWTILE Rally Highlights Progress in Wind Turbine Opposition
For the second time in less than a year, an organization that opposes the placement of wind turbines in Lake Erie held a rally in the Town of Hanover. On Wednesday, Citizens Against Wind Turbines in Lake Erie (CAWTILE) hosted the rally at the Sunset Bay Beach Club. CAWTILE President Patty Meckes said the organization's efforts over the past year have led to roughly three dozen municipalities in Chautauqua and Erie counties passing resolutions opposing the use of wind turbines in the lake...
Jamestown Police Nab City Man for Possessing Loaded Pistol, Methamphetamine
A traffic stop on Jamestown's south side Thursday evening led to weapon and drug charges for a city man. Jamestown Police pulled over a vehicle in the area of Camp Street and May Street for an observed infraction at about 9:30 PM and saw drug paraphernalia in plain view. Officers completed a search of the vehicle and determined that 40-year-old Daniel Hallowell was allegedly in possession of a loaded semi-automatic pistol without a valid permit, as well as a quantity of methamphetamine. Hallowell was charged with 2nd-degree criminal possession of a weapon and 7th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and was held pending arraignment in Jamestown City Court.
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State recently hosted the 2024 “Raven’s Challenge,” the world’s largest annual training exercise for public safety bomb squads and military explosive ordnance disposal teams at the State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC) in Oriskany, NY. Bomb technicians and military personnel representing various places around New York State, the country, and the world, including Germany, Poland, Ukraine, and Canada, participated in the exercise and engaged in training on response tactics for improvised explosive devices.
House in New York State Explodes Leaving One Person Dead
Officials are saying a resident is dead, with another one being airlifted to a hospital, after a house exploded in New York state. The Post Standard reports that other residents as far as ten miles away claim they heard the blast Wednesday evening. Natural gas leaks can sometimes cause an...
Jazz in Buffalo: An Exciting Festival Weekend Ahead!
We are in the midst of summer, which means it’s festival time! Hope for good weather and get out to enjoy music in our beautiful Buffalo summers. Don’t miss the festivals, our JazzBrunch Sundays, and JazzMondays on the Tappo Restaurant Rooftop Patio. Summer goes by fast, so make the most of it!
Marina completes new dock project
The North East Marina, a project that has been in the works for months, now has new docks in place. This is part of a project spearheaded by the North East Borough and the North East Community Marina Authority (NECMA) to enhance the marina’s functionality, attract more visitors and contribute to the local economy for 2024.
Heartfelt memorials and celebrations at this year’s firemen’s festivities
Saturday’s parade held a short service, during which the community honored fallen Fuller Hose Co. #1 firefighter and fire police officer Shawn Giles. In addition, two remarkable milestones were celebrated: 50 years of service in the North East Fire Department by Lori Wilkinson of the Fireman’s Ladies Auxiliary and firefighter Carl Skrekla of Fuller Hose Co. #1.
Jamestown Airport Awarded Grant For Fire Suppressant Testing Equipment
The Jamestown Airport has been awarded a grant to acquire fire suppressant testing equipment. Congressman Nick Langworthy the airport will receive $23,243 as part of the FY24 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This grant will fund the acquisition of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (fire suppressant) input-based testing equipment.
This New York Camper Is Missing In the Adirondacks, If You See Him, Do Not Approach!
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are seeking the publics help in locating a missing camper last seen in the Adirondacks. Should you locate this person DO NOT APPROACH. Contact DEC immediately at 1-833-697-7264, press 2 to speak with a dispatcher directly. Take a look at the photograph...
Details Emerge On Ex-Cuomo, Hochul Aide Whose $3.5M Manhasset Home Was Searched By FBI
A former top aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo whose Long Island home was searched by the FBI earlier this week was fired by the state last year after "evidence of misconduct, according to new reports. According to a report by Politico, Linda Sun was...
New York Is the Most Dangerous State for Swimming
A new warning has been issued to those wanting to swim at a New York beach or lake. New York is home to some of the most popular beaches and lakeside attractions in the entire country. The Empire State was recently found to have the 14 best beach towns in America.
Nearly $18M repair project begins on Callicoon Bridge
A $17.8 million project is under way to rehabilitate the Callicoon Bridge, which spans the Delaware River and links the Town of Callicoon, N.Y., with Damascus Township, Pa., New York State officials announced. The project will enhance public safety, improve resiliency and ease travel along a key connector that provides...
Wells Enterprises announces $425 million expansion of Dunkirk icream facility
Wells Enterprises is expanding its ice cream manufacturing facility in Dunkirk. The $425 million project to transform the plan is one of the largest private investments in the county’s history. The expansion will double the facility’s footprint to about 350,000 sq. ft. and substantially increase production capacity. It will...
Fredonia Central School District Continues to Seek Public Input on Capital Project
The Fredonia Central School District continues to ask for public input regarding its proposed $50 million capital improvement project. This follows a presentation made during last week's Board of Education meeting. District officials say an online survey and information on each of the three propositions is available until Thursday, August 1st. Anyone who is unable to fill out the survey online and does not have access to a printer is asked to call the district office at (716) 679-1581 and request a printed version. The next Board of Education workshop on the proposed project is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6th from 5:00-6:00 PM and is open for the public to attend without comment. The board's regular meeting will follow at 6:00 PM and will include a presentation about the project and a time for public comment.
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