WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump sought the removal of special counsel Robert Mueller, discouraged witnesses from cooperating with prosecutors and prodded aides to mislead the public on his behalf. That's according to the redacted report from … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Identity of Inmate Who Died in County Jail Revealed, Investigation Still Underway
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has yet to release the name of the prisoner who died in the Chautauqua County Jail last week, but his family is speaking out to the media and have given permission to reveal his identity. The … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] JCC Officials Make Case for Changing County Chargeback Funding Formula
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN AT SOUNDCLOUD MAYVILLE - The President and Vice President of Administration of Jamestown Community College appeared before the Chautauqua County Legislature's Audit & Control Committee Thursday morning to share details … [Read more...]
Warren County School Teacher Arrested on School Property Following Drug Investigation
WARREN - A Warren County School District teacher was removed from class and arrested on drug charges on Tuesday. The Post-Journal says Matthew Kiser is a teacher at Beaty-Warren Middle School and has been charged with possession with intent to … [Read more...]
Reed Voices Disapproval as Ways and Means Democrats Continue to Seek Trump Tax Records
WASHINGTON - House Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal (D-Massachusetts) is not backing down on his request for six years of the President Donald Trump's personal and business tax returns. In a letter sent to the Internal Revenue Service … [Read more...]
Two Jamestown Resident Face Federal Drug, Weapon Charges
JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown residents have been arrested on charges related to drug trafficking, including illegal possession of a firearm. On Wednesday the U.S. Attorney's Office in Buffalo said 33-year-old Douglas Beardsley and 18-year-old Camille … [Read more...]
Cuomo Calls on State to Expand MERIT Scholarship Eligibility to Include All Gold Star Families in State
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that the state would expand its Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarship, which provides financial aid for college to family members of veterans who died or became … [Read more...]
Despite Executive Order, Jamestown Public Schools Will Turn Away Registered Sex Offenders During Budget Vote and School Board Election
JAMESTOWN - Governor Andrew Cuomo may have signed an executive order that gives voting rights to registered sex offenders, but that doesn't mean they'll be showing up and voting at Jamestown Public Schools anytime soon. Last year Cuomo signed an … [Read more...]
Ellery Refuses to Sign Chautauqua Lake Management Agreement
ELLERY - It appears one local municipality will not be supporting a Memo of Agreement involving the Chautauqua Lake Weed Management Consensus Strategy. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that that the Town of Ellery won't sign be signing the … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Unanimously Approves 2019-20 School Budget
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board Tuesday night unanimously approved a $90.7 million spending plan for next year that includes no tax increase. The board reviewed the revised budget proposal presented by both school superintendent Bret … [Read more...]
