BUFFALO - The bidding contest over who will buy the Buffalo Bills from the estate of its founder, the late Ralph C. Wilson Jr. – is now underway. Preliminary bids to purchase the team were submitted on Tuesday and according to the Buffalo News, … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Gerry Rodeo Begins Wednesday, Continues Through Saturday
GERRY - An annual tradition that’s taken place in Chautauqua County for seven decades gets underway Wednesday in Gerry. The 70th annual Gerry Rodeo begins Wednesday night and continues through Saturday at the Gerry Rodeo Grounds. Organizers for … [Read more...]
City Police Break Up Large Fight, Arrest Three
JAMESTOWN - Three people were arrested Monday night following a large fight near the downtown area of the city. Jamestown police were called to 416 W. Sixth St. just after 8:30 p.m. Monday and found a group of 30 people in the area who were … [Read more...]
Reed Sponsored Manufacturing Bill Makes its Way to House Floor
JAMESTOWN - A federal bill sponsored by area Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) and designed to provide a boost for manufacturing has cleared a hurdle in the House. According to a release from Reed’s office, the Revitalize American Manufacturing and … [Read more...]
Daytime Talk Legend Phil Donahue to Appear in Mayville for Jackson Center Fundraiser
MAYVILLE - The Robert H. Jackson Center is pleased to announce that media personality, writer, and film producer Phil Donahue will make a rare appearance at Chautauqua Suites in Mayville for “Dinner with Donahue” on Sunday, August 10, 2014 beginning … [Read more...]
Jury Finds Wells Guilty of First Degree Manslaughter
MAYVILLE - A Fredonia Man charged with murdering his elderly neighbor in 2010 has been found guilty of first-degree manslaughter. On Monday just after 12:30 p.m., the jury in the murder trial against 41 year old Jason Wells in Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
City Council Approves More Funding for Police Consolidation Study, Okays Labor Contract with City Administration Union
JAMESTOWN - The effort to look into the consolidation of the Jamestown Police Department and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office will be moving forward. The Jamestown City Council Monday night approved a resolution for the city to continue to … [Read more...]
Governor Insists His Office Did not Compromise Ethics’ Commission Work
BUFFALO - During his first public appearance since a revealing report by the New York Times, Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke about the Moreland Commission. In July 2013, the governor praised the commission that was created under the Moreland Act. It … [Read more...]
JCC to Host Disaster Preparedness Drill on Wednesday
JAMESTOWN - Several area emergency management agencies are collaborating with Jamestown Community College to conduct a disaster preparedness drill on the Jamestown Campus on Wednesday, July 30. The activity will provide JCC personnel with an … [Read more...]
Jury Begins Deliberation Continues Monday in Wells’ Murder Trial
MAYVILLE - Jury deliberations are now underway in the murder trial of a Fredonia man accused of killing his elderly neighbor in 2010. On Friday the jury in the case against Jason Wells deliberated for more than seven hours before being released … [Read more...]
