JAMESTOWN - The 2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival is less than one week away and organizers are busy making sure this year’s event will be just as successful as previous years. That’s according to Lucy-Desi Center Executive Director Journey … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Chautauqua County Judge John Ward to Retire at End of July
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County’s top judge will be stepping down from the bench. After serving the county for more nearly 40 years, Chautauqua County Supreme Court Judge John Ward has announced he will retire with the state on July 30. Ward's … [Read more...]
Babe Ruth World Series of Cars is Sunday
JAMESTOWN - The 2015 Babe Ruth World series of cars is this Sunday at Bergman Park. Special attractions include trucks, fire trucks, sports cars, RC racing, Antique cars and street rods. There are usually 350 - 400 show cars in attendance, where … [Read more...]
Mad Max: Fury Road to be Shown Saturday at Reg Lenna, Shiny and Chrome
JAMESTOWN - Mad Max: Fury Road will show at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts on Saturday, July 25 at 8 p.m. Haunted by his turbulent past, Mad Max believes the best way to survive is to wander alone. Nevertheless, he becomes swept up with a group … [Read more...]
Stateline Speedway Fate Still Unknown
BUSTI - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that Stateline Speedway will soon have new management. After going several weeks without an event due to insurance issues, an article in today’s paper says recent manager Bill Catania is completely … [Read more...]
Lt. Governor Meets with Tourism and Economic Development Officials Thursday in Mayville
MAYVILLE, NY - New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is in Chautauqua County Thursday making a couple of stops to help support tourism and economic development. Thursday morning, Lt. Gov. Hochul convened a Summer Tourism Roundtable with local … [Read more...]
Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers Set to Increase to $15 an Hour
ALBANY - The minimum wage for fast food workers could soon be going up to $15 an hour. That after a state wage board – chaired by Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown - unanimously recommended the increase on Wednesday. Under the recommendation, New York … [Read more...]
CSEA Holds Rally for New Contract Prior to Wednesday’s Legislature Meeting
MAYVILLE, NY - After waiting three-and-a-half years with no results, the leaders of a union representing an estimated 950 government workers in Chautauqua County say enough is enough and it’s time they receive a new contract. Dozens of members and … [Read more...]
Lockport Man Charged Following Burglary Investigation at Italian Fisherman Restaurant
BEMUS POINT - Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies have arrested a Lockport man for allegedly breaking into the Italian Fisherman Restaurant in Bemus Point. Sheriff deputies say the burglary incident took place On June 18, with the business being … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Thrown from Vehicle Following Accident in Kiantone
KIANTONE - A Jamestown woman was seriously injured following a one-vehicle accident early Tuesday afternoon in the town of Kiantone. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office, 19 year old Rachel Burt was traveling north on Kiantone Rd. … [Read more...]
