ELLERY - An unidentified 30-year-old man was involved in a motorcycle crash on Route 430 early Wednesday morning after allegedly fleeing from police. Chautauqua County Sheriff's Deputies say they tried to stop the motorcyclist after he committed … [Read more...]
Third Street Streetscape Projects Move Forward Following Planning Commission Approval
JAMESTOWN - There will be increased construction activity on East Third Street in the coming weeks now that the city Planning Commission has signed off on site plans for an upcoming Streetscape reconstruction project. The project will take place … [Read more...]
Bush Industries Finds New Owner
JAMESTOWN - Bush Industries has a new owner. According to the Post-Journal, private equity firm Lorraine Capital from Buffalo recently acquired the furniture manufacturer and distributor based in Jamestown. Lorraine plans on investing more capital … [Read more...]
More than a Dozen Charged in ‘Operation Meltdown’ Federal Methamphetamine Bust
JAMESTOWN - A joint effort by local, state, and federal authorities has led to the arrest of 18 individuals involved with allegedly trafficking and selling methamphetamine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Karaszewski was in Jamestown Tuesday to … [Read more...]
Cuomo Announces Lawsuit Against Federal Government in Response to Trump’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ Policy
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday the state plans to file a lawsuit against the federal government for enacting a zero-tolerance policy to separate thousands of children from their families who illegally enter the country. The … [Read more...]
NCC Variance and Special Use Permit Requests to Go Before City Zoning Board Thursday
JAMESTOWN - Officials with the National Comedy Center will appear before the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals Thursday to request a zoning variance and special use permit involving two large digital signs planned to be installed on the front façade … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Pornography Charges
BUFFALO - A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty to a federal charge related to possession of child pornography. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 36 year-old Steven Fetterman pleaded guilty to the charge in federal court in Buffalo. The charge carries … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Woman Acquitted of Murder Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison on Illegal Weapon Conviction
MAYVILLE - The Dunkirk Woman who was found not guilty of murdering her boyfriend last summer will still have to spend time in prison on an illegal weapon possession charge. Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson said 29-year-old … [Read more...]
Four Honored with YWCA 2018 Women of Achievement Award
JAMESTOWN - The YWCA of Jamestown hosted its 21st annual Women of Achievement awards ceremony Tuesday night. Those being honored included Breeanne Agett, Emily Reynolds, Kyla Rodriguez and Brenda Salemme. Agett, who works for Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
City Officials Discuss Ongoing Contract Negotiations in Public After Freshman City Councilman Voices Concerns
JAMESTOWN - Tempers flared during Monday night's Jamestown City Council work session after freshman city councilman Andrew Liuzzo questioned and discussed ongoing contract negotiations involving a new water and sewer agreement between the Jamestown … [Read more...]
