SHERMAN, NY - A Sherman man is recovering from injuries after being involved in a one-vehicle accident late Friday night. Sheriff Deputies say 22 year old Kasey Erhard was traveling along Mt. Pleasant Rd. just before midnight Friday when his car … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Growing Number of Parents Appear Ready to Opt Out of State Mandated Tests
ALBANY - More than a million students in grades 3-8 across New York are scheduled to take state-mandated English Language Arts and Math starting this week. However, thousands of those students will not be taking the exams after parents from across … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Registration at Jamestown Public Schools Runs Monday thru Wednesday
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools will hold a Kindergarten Registration for Fall 2015 on April 13th to April 15th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the district administration offices, 197 Martin Road. The registration is only for students who are new … [Read more...]
National Library Week Underway at Prendergast Library
JAMESTOWN - Prendergast Library will celebrate National Library Week April 12-18 by offering a variety of activities for children and adults and performances by two special guests. Mayor Sam Teresi will share “Green Eggs and Ham” and “The Giving … [Read more...]
Lt. Governor Visits Lucy-Desi Center, Southern Tier Brewery, Jackson Center
JAMESTOWN - Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul made the most of her trip to Jamestown on Thursday. Hochul was in town to attend the Robert H. Jackson Center’s 75th Anniversary commemoration of Robert H. Jackson’s speech on the Federal Prosecutor – which … [Read more...]
Growing Food Connections Initiative Now Underway in Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan joined Growing Food Connections team members and partners Thursday to announce the kick-off of the Growing Food Connections initiative in Chautauqua County. The Growing Food Connections (GFC) … [Read more...]
County to Receive $200,000 in Homeland Security Funding
ALBANY - Chautauqua County will be getting $200,000 in funding to help support counter-terrorism and emergency preparedness activities. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced earlier this week than more than $233 million in federal grants will be split up … [Read more...]
State to Crack Down on Distracted Driving, Starting Friday
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is announcing a statewide crackdown on distracted driving, as part of April's designation as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. From April 10 to April 15, Troopers in marked and unmarked vehicles will … [Read more...]
2015 Laurel Run logo contest under way
JAMESTOWN - Area high school students can put their artistic talents to use by participating in the 2015 Laurel Run logo contest. The person who designs the winning entry will receive a $100 gift card to a store of his or her choosing. Laurel Run … [Read more...]
Heritage Ministries Sponsors Free Showing of Oscar-Winning Film ‘Still Alice’ at Reg Lenna
JAMESTOWN - The Oscar-winning film, Still Alice will show at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts on Saturday, April 11 at 8 p.m. and Wednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. It will be shown for free courtesy of sponsor Heritage Ministries and its Connections … [Read more...]
