Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing in her upcoming State of the State to crack down on 3D-printed and illegal firearms. The new legislation would establish criminal penalties for the manufacture of 3D-printed firearms and order minimum safety … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Libraries Receive $654,000 To Help With Building Repairs, Infrastructure Upgrades
Twelve libraries in the 150th Assembly District are receiving a total of $654,000 in state funding. Assemblyman Andrew Molitor announced the funding through the New York State Aid for Library Construction Program will support critical building … [Read more...]
JHS Students Raise More Than $5,600 For Family Of Jamie Schnars
Jamestown High School students and staff presented a check for $5,620.26 to the family of Jamie Schnars to conclude its annual Penny Wars fundraiser. Accepting the presentation were Schnars’ sister Bonnie, a JHS behavior specialist, and Jamie’s … [Read more...]
Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Is Being Revived
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is being revived for a new chapter. A press release received from the non-government organization said that the JRC is “renewing its mission—‘We revitalize our urban landscape through strong public-private … [Read more...]
County Officials Mourn The Passing Of Larry Barmore
Chautauqua County Government officials are mourning the passing of former Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore. Barmore died January 3 at the age of 74, surrounded by family. County Executive PJ Wendel said, “Larry Barmore was the definition … [Read more...]
The Reg’s Memory Cafe To Feature Ample Movement’s Andrea DiMaio On Jan. 13
This month’s Reg Lenna’s Memory Cafe will feature a gentle, fully seated accessible yoga class welcomes people of all abilities, mobility, flexibility, and body types. Yoga teacher Andrea DiMaio will lead participants through simple stretches, … [Read more...]
Democrat Regina Brackman Elected As Jamestown City Council’s First Black President
Democrat Regina Brackman has been elected as the first Black Jamestown City Council President in that body’s history. Brackman, who serves Ward 3, was elected unanimously after Republican council members initially nominated prior Council President … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty In Infant’s Death
A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty in the death of an infant in 2024. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 28-year old Sean Thomas pled guilty in County Court to 1st Degree Manslaughter in connection to the death of 8 … [Read more...]
One Person Injured In Crescent Street Fire
One person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation following a fire on Crescent Street Sunday night. Interim Jamestown Fire Chief Ryan Roush said that Jamestown Police arrived at 523 Crescent Street before fire crews arrived with an officer … [Read more...]
Four New Legislators Have Taken Their Seats On The County Legislature
Four new legislators took their seats on the Chautauqua County Legislature during a reorganizational meeting January 2. Jamestown Democrat Vince DeJoy, Democrat Sandra Lewis, Republican Jason Merritt and Jamestown Democrat Bob Whitney took the … [Read more...]
