SHERMAN - A Mayville Man and a Corry, Pennsylvania man each face drug-related charges after been arrested last Saturday in Sherman. New York State Police say a vehicle driven by 32 year-old Charles Kennedy was pulled over Saturday afternoon on … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Another Round of Lake Effect Snow Predicted for Tuesday and Wednesday
JAMESTOWN - A Lake effect snow warning remains in effect for both Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties from 1 p.m. Tuesday until 10 p.m. Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service, the snow will enter region this afternoon with anywhere … [Read more...]
Lakeview Ave. Residents Oppose Using Sheldon House as Business Headquarters
JAMESTOWN - A group of residents on the north side of Jamestown have gone on record regarding their concern about the future plans for the Sheldon House. Members of the Lakeview Community Action Project attended Monday night’s Jamestown City … [Read more...]
Two Charged in Busti Meth Bust
JAMESTOWN - Two local men have been arrested for allegedly making methamphetamine following a drug investigation by local police. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says several local agencies worked together to execute a search warrant late … [Read more...]
Lake Effect Snow Warning and Watch in Effect for Chautauqua County through Wednesday
BUFFALO - A Lake Effect Snow warning Remains in effect for all of Chautauqua County and Cattaraugus Counties until 7 p.m. Monday and a lake effect snow watch has been issued for the county from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday … [Read more...]
City Firefighters Continue to Investigate Barrows St. Fire
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown firefighters are continuing their investigation into a fire that occurred Friday afternoon at the home where a grizzly double homicide occurred just one month earlier. Jamestown Fire crews were called to the scene at 235 … [Read more...]
Sheriff Deputies Respond to Car-Buggy Accident
DEWITTVILLE -A crash involving a vehicle and an Amish buggy in the town of Chautauqua sent one person to the hospital Sunday afternoon. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says the accident took place on Burdick Rd. in Dewittville when a … [Read more...]
Lynn Group to Purchase Sheldon House
JAMESTOWN - A local property development company will likely be the next owner of the Sheldon House. Last week the Jamestown Community College Board of Trustees unanimously approved the sale of the Sheldon House to Lynn Development Corporation for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Doug Champ Interview: January 7 2016
Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown resident and community activist Doug Champ, who shares some concerns he has with economic development, city … [Read more...]
New York Has 4th Lowest Gun Death Rate in Nation, New Analysis Finds
WASHINGTON, DC -Despite having one of the largest populations of any state in the union, New York still ranks near the bottom of the list when it comes to gun death rates. Newly available data for 2014 reveals that states with weak gun violence … [Read more...]
