Jamestown High School has announced Carsen Bane and Ella Storms as valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2024. Carsen Bane, Valedictorian, is the son of David and Heidi Bane. During his time at JHS, he has been a member of the varsity … [Read more...]
Former JPS Educator Barbi Price To Deliver JHS Graduation Keynote Address
Former Jamestown Public Schools educator Barbi Price will deliver the keynote address at Jamestown High School’s 2024 Commencement. Commencement takes place at 7:00 p.m. tonight at the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater. Price retired from … [Read more...]
Extreme Heat Leads To Cooling Centers Opening In Chautauqua County
A prolonged period of heat and humidity is underway this week in New York State, including Chautauqua County. A combination of high temperatures in the 90s and high humidity will lead to heat index values or “feel-like” temperatures in the upper … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged With Murdering Child
A Jamestown man has been charged with murder in the death of an 8-month old child in Jamestown. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 26-year old Sean Thomas was arraigned Monday on an eight count indictment charging him … [Read more...]
Wicked Warren’s To Open July 13 in Downtown Jamestown
Wicked Warren's will open in downtown Jamestown on July 13. The brewpub will be located in the former Jamestown Brewing building at the corner of West Third and Washington Streets. Wicked Warren's brewing operation will be overseen by Head … [Read more...]
Tarp Skunks Manager Resigns
The Jamestown Tarp Skunks have announced that manager Ben Julian has resigned because of personal reasons. Assistant coach Ryan Hill has been promoted to interim manager effectively immediately. Julian had replaced Field Manager Jordan Basile … [Read more...]
Hewes Educational Center Holds First Senior Awards Night
A first-ever Senior Awards Night was held recently for Hewes Educational Center students. The event included a National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony and the presentation of 25 awards and scholarships. Hewes Educational Center … [Read more...]
Heat Advisory, Air Quality Alert In Place for WNY
A Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Western New York, going in to place at noon on Tuesday and lasting until 8 p.m. Thursday. This advisory is for all counties in Western New York. People are advised to drink plenty … [Read more...]
Gun Violence Down 28% For First Part of 2024 in NYS
Gun violence is down 28% for the first part of 2024 in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the data that was reported by police departments participating in the state’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative. The 28% decline … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Review Resolution to Hire Firefighters, Six Special Event Requests
Jamestown City Council will review a resolution at their work session tonight to hire four new firefighters. The four new recruits would replace two firefighters who have resigned and two others who retired. Council also will review a contract … [Read more...]
