The Jamestown Public Schools District is facing challenges in hiring teachers. JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said there are specific areas that are harder to hire for than others including English at the high school level, mathematics, … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Youth Arrested For Making Threats
A Jamestown youth has been arrested for making a terroristic threat in the town of Ellicott. Ellicott Police responded to Falconer Central Schools on September 9 where it was alleged that a juvenile under the age of 18 had made threats to harm … [Read more...]
Southwestern Central School District Clarifying Tax Bill Issues
Southwestern Central School District is clarifying tax bill issues for residents. The district recently mailed school tax bills, which most residents have already received. Unfortunately, due to a post office error, incorrect bills that were … [Read more...]
Wegmans Recalls Canned Fruit Over Lead Levels
Wegmans had recalled some canned fruit due to lead levels. Pacific Coast Producers is recalling specific lots of three varieties of Wegmans brand canned fruit due to lead levels being above regulatory guidance. The products in the recall … [Read more...]
Salvation Army Anew Center To Hold Annual Healthy Relationship Conference
The Salvation Army Anew Center will hold their annual Healthy Relationship Conference this Wednesday. The free event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Jamestown Community College’s Carnahan Center. The keynote speaker will be … [Read more...]
Cornell Co-Op Ext. Names Eliza Hensel As Natural Resources Educator
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County has announced that Eliza Hensel has been named their new Natural Resources Educator. CCE Chautauqua has been undergoing an internal capacity study which has led to innovative growth and positive … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested For Allegedly Killing Man With Crossbow
A Jamestown man has been arrested after allegedly killing another Jamestown man with a crossbow. Jamestown Police responded to 314 West Fourth Street just before 5:00 a.m. Friday, September 12 for a suspicious situation. Officers found 62-year old … [Read more...]
Jamestown Zoning Board Approves Area Variances For Spring Street Housing Project
The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has approved the area variances needed for a new housing project on Spring Street. The Blooming Gardens Project by CODE Inc. and Southern Tier Environments For Living (STEL) initially included seven … [Read more...]
Live True Crime Show ‘Serial Killers’ Comes To The Reg On Saturday
A criminologist will present the live true crime show "Serial Killers" at Reg Lenna this Saturday. Renowned criminologist, Dr. Scott Bonn, will take audiences inside the minds of the world's most savage and prolific murderers in Serial Killers - … [Read more...]
Youth-Only Pheasant Hunting Weekend In WNY Set For Oct. 11-2
A special youth-only pheasant hunting weekend will be held in Western New York on October 11 through 12. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said the DEC pheasant propagation program supplies over 50,000 adult pheasants to … [Read more...]
