JAMESTOWN - Board of Public Utility customers won't see any rate increases in 2019. That was the report delivered by BPU General Manager David Leathers to the Jamestown City Council when he delivered his final report of the year to city Lawmakers … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
National Comedy Center Nominated for USA Today’s “Best New Attraction” Readers’ Choice Award
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center has been nominated for USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Award for "Best New Attraction." The Comedy Center is one of 20 new attractions in the U.S. nominated by a panel of nationally-recognized travel … [Read more...]
Local Toys for Tots Drive Behind Pace for Annual Donation Campaign
JAMESTOWN - Organizers of the local Marine Toys for Tots campaign say they are behind pace on donations this year and are asking the community to come forward to make sure the program is a success. For the 18th straight year, The Resource Center … [Read more...]
County Assistant District Attorneys Pulled from Payroll Due to Out-Of-County Residency
MAYVILLE - Two employees in the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office have been taken off the payroll following a recent ruling in Chautauqua County Court. According to the Post-Journal, Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello (R) said … [Read more...]
Recently Resigned JHS Teacher Receives $15,000 in Severance Pay
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown High School teacher who resigned at the end of November has reportedly received a severance pay of more than $15,000 from the school district. The Jamestown Post-Journal says the Jamestown School Board agreed to pay … [Read more...]
City Police Arrest One Person, Seek Second Suspect in Meadville, PA Shooting Incident
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have found one of the two Jamestown residents suspected of a recent shooting in Meadville, Pa. Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson said 40-year-old Michelle Sugden-Rosario was taken into custody by police … [Read more...]
State Compensation Committee Approves Salary Increase for Elected Officials
ALBANY - A special panel created by the governor and Legislature voted Thursday to increase the base pay for state legislators by more than 60 percent, boosting their annual salaries for the first time in 20 years from $79,500 to $130,000 by … [Read more...]
Meadville Police Seek Jamestown Residents in Shooting Incident
MEADVILLE, PA - Pennsylvania Police are seeking two Jamestown residents who are wanted in connection to a shooting that took place Thursday in Meadville. According to the Meadville Tribune, Police there are looking for 22-year-old Anthonie Sugden … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Department Cited in CNN Report Focusing on Destruction of Rape Evidence
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is one of several police agencies from across the country that was recently named in an investigative report by CNN focusing on the destruction of rape evidence. The CNN report was entitled ''Disturbing' … [Read more...]
Falconer Postpones Saturday’s Comprehensive Plan Open House
FALCONER - Village officials have once again postponed the planned Comprehensive Plan Open House. The event was originally scheduled at the end of November but rescheduled due to a winter storm. It was then rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 8, but … [Read more...]
