JAMESTOWN - The Robert H. Jackson Center will host the world premiere of the documentary, “Liberty Under Law: The Robert H. Jackson Story” at 7 p.m. on Monday May 4. The film chronicles the life of Robert H. Jackson, from country lawyer to … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
‘It Follows’ Showing for One Night Only at the Reg Lenna
JAMESTOWN - The acclaimed horror film, It Follows will show one night only at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts on Wednesday, April 29 at 7pm. For 19-year-old Jay, fall should be about school, boys and weekends out at the lake. But after a seemingly … [Read more...]
Council Approves Phase 2 of Tracy Plaza Renovation Effort
JAMESTOWN - The next phase of upgrading for Tracy Plaza has been given the go ahead by the Jamestown City Council. On Monday night the council approved a resolution to hire Greenman-Pedersen firm to provide engineering and architectural design … [Read more...]
New Neighborhood Watch Group Set Up Near Lincoln School
JAMESTOWN - The city has a new neighborhood watch group. On Monday the city council approved the creation of a Neighborhood Watch program in the Front Street area of the city. Council president Greg Rabb said that neighborhood watch groups are … [Read more...]
2015 Plan for HUD Funding Completed, Public Comment Period Now Underway
JAMESTOWN - The community had an opportunity to learn more about how federal money for local development will be spent during a public hearing Monday at city hall. City development director Vince DeJoy, Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi and other city … [Read more...]
Lucy Statue Could Find a New Home in National Comedy Center
JAMESTOWN - The fate of the Lucille Ball statue in Celoron is still up in the air, but it appears it could have a new home in Jamestown if village officials decide they no longer want it in Lucille Ball Memorial Park. According to TWC News, on … [Read more...]
Council Meeting, Public Hearing on Federal Funding Set for Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be holding its monthly voting session Monday night with a mostly routine agenda. One of the resolutions the group will vote on includes hiring Greenman-Pedersen Engineering & Construction for … [Read more...]
Chamber, Manufacturers’ Association Against Proposed BPU Rate Increase
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities wants to increase electric rates, but not everyone is in favor of the min-rate increase. The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and the Manufacturers Association of the Western New York have … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Wanted for Reporting False Incident in Connection to Reported Shooting in March
JAMESTOWN - City police have concluded through an investigation that the reported shooting incident that took place in the city on March 19 was a false report. The investigation has revealed that the alleged shooting victim, 23 year old Matthew … [Read more...]
Second Teen Involved in Teacher Assault Now in Custody
JAMESTOWN - The second teenage suspect involved in an alleged assault of two Jamestown teachers is now in police custody. Jamestown police are reporting that the second teenager – whose name is not being released - was found Thursday afternoon … [Read more...]
