The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' plan to annex the property the BPU's Dow Street Substation is located on into the city will be the subject of a public hearing in Falconer next month.
Ellicott Town Supervisor Pat McLaughlin says they have received word that the hearing will be held at Falconer Central Middle and High School on Monday, June 12th at 7 PM. McLaughlin says he and members of his town board will be on hand for that hearing. Dolce was reportedly agreed to by all panelists to moderate and chair the meeting where members of the public can come and voice their feelings and concerns about the move.
McLaughlin says the town stands to lose $32,000 in revenue if the property is awarded to the city. He says the biggest loss will be to the Falconer School District especially in town's that won't have a voice in the process. McLaughlin says those include Ellington, Ellery, Poland and the town of Carroll that have areas that are part of the Falconer district.
He made his comments for this past weekend's "Community Spotlight" program on the Media One Group Stations.
Two Panama residents had to be treated for non-life threatening injuries after the motorcycle they were riding crashed on Route 474 in the town of North Harmony last Saturday afternoon.
Sheriff's officers say the bike, operated by 35 year-old Leroy Boutelle, was traveling just after 3 PM with a passenger when he lost control on a curve, and it left the roadway. Deputies say the two-wheeler went into a grassy area, and went down.
They say Boutelle and his passenger, 27 year-old Emma Boutelle, were both taken to UPMC Chautauqua WCA Hospital, for non life-threatening injuries. Leroy Boutelle faces a charge of operating out of class.
A Jamestown man is in the city jail after leading police on a foot chase Saturday afternoon.
Police received a call about a shoplifting complaint from the North Main Street 7-11 just before 1 PM. The suspect 20 year-old Tyler Manelick was located by a New York State Police Patrol Vehicle and was told to stop walking.
Manelick ran off and, the officer pursued him. Manelick was caught by officers on the corner of West 5th and Lafayette Streets. Manelick was arrested on charges including Petty Larceny and 2nd Degree obstructing governmental administration and taken to the city lock-up. While in the jail Manelick provided a false name and was additionaly charged with False Personation.
Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan has announced the next County Director of Human Resources.
Horrigan has selected Jessica Wisniewski for the post. Wisniewski has served as the Human Resources Manager at Precision Abrasives since 2013. She has also held management and senior-level positions at Cott Beverages and GEICO.
Horrigan says "her impressive background in the private sector will be a great asset to the county and I am excited to welcome her to our team." Wisniewski’s appointment is subject to the confirmation of the Chautauqua County Legislature.
If approved at the legislature meeting on May 24, Wisniewski will begin her position on June 30, 2017. She will replace current director Joseph Porpiglia, who will be retiring at the end of June.
Vice President Mike Pence urged graduating students at a Pennsylvania college to become leaders and cited President Donald Trump's leadership as an example.
Pence told hundreds of graduates and their families Saturday at the Grove City College commencement that they also need courage, because "leadership brings both honor and opposition." Grove City is a private, Christian liberal arts college about 50 miles north of Pittsburgh.
Pence cited Trump as an example of perseverance to applause from the crowd. Pence told graduates to inspire those around them, since people follow those they respect and aspire to service rather than selfish ambition. After his address, Pence stood on the platform and shook hands as each graduate passed after being handed their diplomas.
