JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown Police task force raided an address on 8th St. Friday leading to the arrest of 39 year-old Harry Radke on charges related to making and selling methamphetamine. Police say Radke was charged with cooking meth at that address … [Read more...]
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City Man Arrested on Drug, Gun Charges
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force along with New York State Police say they searched a home on Thursday and found drugs and a loaded gun. Specifically, officers say they found a .22 caliber pistol, heroin, methadone and other … [Read more...]
City Man Charged for Allegedly Selling Cocaine to Undercover Agents
FALCONER - A Jamestown man has been arrested for allegedly selling cocaine in Falconer. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 36 year-old Scott Meachum of E. Second St. was arrested on an outstanding warrant from the Town of Ellicott for … [Read more...]
Operation Kidsafe Partners with Shults Auto Group to Help Local Parents Create Bio Document for Children
JAMESTOWN - Operation Kidsafe and Shults Auto Group have teamed up for this Free Child Safety Week Event happening at six locations in the Southern Tier and Northwest Pennsylvania. Operation Kidsafe is Free and private for families. Parents take … [Read more...]
State Common Core Task Force Calls for Complete Overhaul of Education Standards
ALBANY - New York State's Common Core task force has recommended an overhaul of the controversial education standards. The task force, convened earlier this year by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, issued its report Thursday afternoon. The task force said it … [Read more...]
27 Projects in Chautauqua County to Receive Over $6 Million in State Funding
ALBANY - The 2015 Regional Economic Development Council on Thursday announced the Chautauqua County projects that will receive funding through its 2015 Consolidated Funding Application process. Below is a listing of all projects that applied for … [Read more...]
Witruke Pleads Not Guilty to Two Counts of Murder
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown man accused in the double homicide that took place Tuesday morning on Barrows street has pleaded not guilty to two charges of 2nd degree murder. 51-year-old Allen Witruke was arraigned in Jamestown city court Wednesday … [Read more...]
Skeletal Remains Found in Cherry Creek State Forest
CHERRY CREEK - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of male skeletal remains that were located in the Boutwell Hill State Forest. The forest is located on the eastern side of Chautauqua County in the town of Cherry … [Read more...]
Embattled Carroll Police Chief Back on the Job
FREWSBURG - The embattled police chief for the town of Carroll who faced domestic-violence related charges is now back on the job. On Wednesday night the Town of Carroll town board voted to end Chief Timothy Wright's period of unpaid leave and … [Read more...]
Oversight Board Upholds Governor’s Minimum Wage Hike for Fast Food Employees
ALBANY - A state oversight board has upheld Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration's decision to raise the minimum wage for many fast-food workers to $15 an hour over three years in New York City and six years elsewhere. The New York Industrial Board … [Read more...]
