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Work continues to form starry stonewort group

As of September, a starry stonewort technical assistance group is still waiting to be finalized. Randall Perry, executive director of the Chautauqua Lake Watershed and Management Alliance, told board members recently in response to a question from board member Andrew Goodell that the list ...

Jamestown Suit-Kote plant to be sold to avoid monopoly

The Suit-Kote operation in Jamestown is up for sale as part of a plan to allow Suit-Kote to merge with Colas, a global road construction and maintenance company based in Paris, France and a subsidiary of the Bouygues Group. Colas' August stock purchase agreement with Suit-Kote, a ...

Youths charged with firearm possession

Two youths face charges after allegedly stealing vehicles and firearms. Jamestown police report executing a search warrant at 2:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at a north side home as part of an ongoing investigation into the thefts of firearms and motor vehicles in Jamestown. The department's ...

Local uncontested seats mostly held by Republicans

When it comes to running for local office in Chautauqua County, odds of a candidate running unopposed are pretty good. It’s even better if that person is running as a Republican. For the November elections, there are 37 local races among cities, towns and villages. A total of 17 towns, ...

Spring, Cherry street ramp repairs on council agenda

The city’s parking garages on Spring Street and Cherry Street are in need of roughly $6.26 million worth of repairs. Council members aren’t being asked to approve repairs during Monday’s meeting. The council is being asked to approve a resolution authorizing phasing plans and cost estimates for the repairs for a total of $16,000. “As part of the development of construction documents for the necessary repairs, the city requested that the proposed work be organized into phases to accommodate applicable site restrictions and operational limitations," the staff memo from Mark ...