JAMESTOWN - The First day of school in Jamestown is just two days away, but some elementary school students will be making an early visit to their school Tuesday night. An open house is scheduled Tuesday for Lincoln Elementary School, giving … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Public Information Session Provides Details on Third Street Bridge Lane Realignment Plan
The three images show (from top to bottom) 3rd Street on the West Side, on the Bridge, and on East Side entering downtown. It appears New York State will be moving forward with redrawing and reducing the traffic lanes on the Third Street Bridge. A … [Read more...]
Reed Calls for Gasoline Price Investigation
Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning)WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed says its time to investigate why gasoline prices remain relatively high, considering the price of crude oil has continued to plunge in recent months. On Monday the Corning Republican held … [Read more...]
Two Sent to Hospital Following Car-Buggy Accident in Poland
A Buggy was significantly damaged after being hit by a car on Quaint Rd. Friday, Aug. 28, 2015.POLAND, NY - An Amish family is recovering from injuries sustained after their horse and buggy was hit by a distracted driver at approximately 11:00 a.m. … [Read more...]
City Man Charged with Trafficking Cocaine
Gerald Rivera Jr.JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is facing lengthy jail time if convicted of charges of trafficking cocaine in Jamestown. Police say while investigating the trafficking of cocaine, they searched a home at 18 Columbia Avenue. Armed with … [Read more...]
2015 Jamestown Labor Day Festival is Sunday Sept. 6
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi and the Labor Day Festival Committee have announced that the 36th Annual Greater Jamestown Labor Day Festival will be held Sunday, September 6, 2015, from noon until 9:00 p.m. at Bergman Park. The Greater Jamestown … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – JPS Superintendent Tim Mains – Aug. 27, 2015
http://media.soundcloud.com/stream/KGVcrEaYCjWf.mp3 JAMESTOWN - Originally airing Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent TIm Mains to preview the 2015-16 School … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Board Votes to Move Forward with Replacing Historic Amphitheater
(Note: The following is a submitted Media Release from Chautauqua Institution) CHAUTAUQUA – The Chautauqua Institution Board of Trustees voted Saturday to let design plans for a renewal of its Amphitheater go out to bid. Board Chairman Jim Pardo … [Read more...]
Judgement in Small Cities Lawsuit Not Likely Until Spring 2016
Jamestown High SchoolJAMESTOWN - It appears Jamestown Public Schools will have to wait several more months until it and seven other school districts learn the outcome of a funding lawsuit against New York State. Jamestown School Superintendent Tim … [Read more...]
City to Consider Changes to Driving Lanes on Third Street Bridge, Hearing Set for Monday
Jamestown City Council President Greg Rabb reviews proposed changes to the traffic lanes on the Third Street Bridge during the council's Aug. 24 work session.JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be hosting a public hearing Monday, Aug. 31, to … [Read more...]
