JAMESTOWN - U.S. Senator Charles Schumer was in Jamestown this week to announce new federal legislation that would require home sellers and landlords who know a home was used as a meth lab to alert potential buyers or renters. During a press … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Stolen Truck, Snowmobiles
MAVYILLE - Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies are looking for assistance from the public in locating a stolen truck, trailer and two snowmobiles. Deputies are on the lookout for a blue four-door 2005 Toyota Tacoma with Ontario Registration … [Read more...]
State Attorney General to File Lawsuit Against UPS for Allegedly Shipping Untaxed Cigarettes
ALBANY - State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is filing a lawsuit against United Parcel Service for allegedly shipping untaxed cigarettes in New York. Schneiderman and New York City corporation counsel Zachary Carter plan to file a joint $180 … [Read more...]
Cummins Announces Major Investment to Jamestown Engine Plant
JAMESTOWN - Cummins Inc. has announced that the Jamestown Engine Plant has secured a significant capital investment to install a new block machining line into its current facility, with facilities preparation commencing in the 2nd half of 2015 with … [Read more...]
Birdman to be Shown Wednesday Night at Reg Lenna
JAMESTOWN - The Oscar-nominated dark comedy, Birdman, will show at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Starring Michael Keaton, it is nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, … [Read more...]
City Police Locate Man wanted in Connection to Fifth Street Meth Operation
JAMESTOWN - City police have made an arrest following their investigation into the discovery of a methamphetamine operation at an apartment complex at 305 E. Fifth St. Officers were called to the building Friday afternoon, Feb. 13, after an … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Woman and Daughter Killed in Saturday Accident on NY Thruway Near Silver Creek
SILVER CREEK - The NYSP and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is continuing the investigation into a fatal motor vehicle accident that took place Saturday morning on the New York State Thruway near Silver Creek. According to state police, the … [Read more...]
Police Arrest City Man on Alleged Sexual Assault Charges
JAMESTOWN - A city man is in the county jail on charges stemming from a an alleged disturbing and violent sexual assault incident. On Thursday, Feb. 12, Jamestown Police were called to investigate a violent domestic incident that occurred at a N. … [Read more...]
City Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Man Connected to McKinley Avenue Meth Bust
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a second person allegedly involved with a meth lab that was discovered late last week. On Thursday, officers arrested 20 year old Alexander Jankowiak after it was discovered … [Read more...]
Sheriff Warns Snowmobilers of Riding on Frozen Chautauqua Lake
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office advises to use extreme caution if traveling Chautauqua Lake via snowmobile. On Saturday the Chautauqua County Snowmobile Division received calls that several snowmobiles had become stuck … [Read more...]
