"We are remaining optimistic that service will not be interrupted and we will continue to accept SNAP benefits at our market." - Linnea Carlson, Jamestown Public Market Manager JAMESTOWN - Some food stamp recipients across the country– including the … [Read more...]
Governor’s Office Announces ESPRI Funding Recipients for Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The final list of programs that will benefit from the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative (ESPRI) have been announced. In 2016 the state said the city of Jamestown would be the recipient of nearly $1 million in aid to help fight … [Read more...]
NRG Won’t Pursue Repowering of Dunkirk Power Plant Due to Reconnection Cost
DUNKIRK - The effort to repower Chautauqua County’s largest property taxpayer appears to be over for good. That’s according to the Jamestown Post-Journal, which reports Wednesday that county officials were made aware Monday of NRG’s decision to … [Read more...]
Lenny Bruce Exhibit, Roundtable Among Highlights of National Comedy Center Grand Opening
JAMESTOWN, NY - The 2018 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival and opening of the National Comedy Center (NCC) is just three weeks away. A key exhibit that will be featured at the NCC will focus on the life and work of Lenny Bruce, whose provocative and – … [Read more...]
District Attorney Announces ‘Community CrimeCam’ Program
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson is announcing the initiation of the “Community CrimeCam” program. Modeled after similar initiatives across the state and country, the program aims to enhance law enforcement’s crime … [Read more...]
Three Charged Following Monday Morning Traffic Stop
JAMESTOWN - Three people have been arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop that took place Monday morning in Jamestown. City police say 38-year-old Lashon Hayes, 36-year-old Lawrence McGrigg, and a 17-year-old female were arrested after … [Read more...]
Political Humorist and Satirist Mark Russell to Appear at Jackson Center Fundraiser Aug. 5
MAYVILLE - Political satirist Mark Russell will be in Chautauqua County next month to present his “Mid-Term Report” in connection with a fundraiser for the Robert H. Jackson Center. Russell will make an exclusive appearance at Chautauqua Suites … [Read more...]
County Health Officials Warn Public of Increased Risk of Harmful Algal Blooms
MAYVILLE - The Public Health Division of the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is urging all Chautauqua County residents and visitors to educate themselves about Harmful Algal Blooms (AKA HABs) and to be cautious when … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Accused of Arson will Have Hearing in Warren Co. Later this Month
WARREN, PA - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that a continuance was granted in Warren County Court regarding a motion to dismiss a charge against a Jamestown man accused of committing a series of arsons in early 2017. The continuance … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Announces Student Board Members for 2018-19 School Year
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Education is announcing the appointment of two ex-officio student board members for the 2018-19 school year. Natalie Carlson and Ellen Cross will both be seniors at Jamestown High School and are the co-public … [Read more...]
