JAMESTOWN - City police arrested three people on drug charges Tuesday afternoon following an investigation into the trafficking of heroin into the area. According to a media release from the Jamestown Police Department, city police and New York … [Read more...]
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Police Investigate Robbery at Brooklyn Square Tim Horton’s Restaurant
JAMESTOWN - City police are investigating an armed robbery that took place Monday night at Tim Horton's in Brooklyn Square. According to a media release from the Jamestown Police Department, an Hispanic male entered the store - located at 21 S. … [Read more...]
Communities Continue to Clean Up Following Heavy Rain, Flooding
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - The clean up continues today in areas of southern Chautauqua County that were affected by heavy rainfall overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday morning. According to the National Weather Service, between 2 and 4 inches of rain … [Read more...]
Flooded Wells Can Pose Problems for County Residents
MAYVILLE - Because of the wide spread flooding, the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services is reminding property owners who own a private well that they will need to take steps if it has been under water. When a drinking water … [Read more...]
Kevin Sanvidge to Serve as County’s New Head of Economic Development
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan has announced his choice for the new head of economic development. On Wednesday afternoon, Horrigan announced the appointment of Kevin M. Sanvidge as the new Administrative Director/CEO of the … [Read more...]
Emergency Management Teams Run Drills Today at JCC
JAMESTOWN - Several area emergency management agencies are collaborating with Jamestown Community College to conduct a disaster preparedness drill on the Jamestown Campus today. The activity will provide JCC personnel with an opportunity to learn … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna to Screen ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ Thursday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Reg Lenna Center For The Arts, with a newly installed digital projection and sound system, will offer movies throughout most of the summer. The new series of films starts with a one-night-only showings of Disney's Saving Mr. Banks, … [Read more...]
Flash Flood Warning Remains in Effect Until 1 p.m., Flood Watch in Effect until 8 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a flash floor warning until 1 p.m. and a flash flood watch will continue until 8 p.m. tonight for Chautauqua County, including here in the Jamestown area. The warning and watch are the result of a large … [Read more...]
School Budgets Pass in All Chautauqua County Districts
Tuesday was the school board of election and budget votes for districts across Chautauqua County and all budget passed, according to a report from the Jamestown Post-Journal. In Jamestown, the $75,768,676 budget passed by a vote of 322 to 86. A … [Read more...]
JCC Hosts First-Ever Tech Wars in Chautauqua County, Over 300 Students Attend
JAMESTOWN - More than 300 students from across the county were in Jamestown Tuesday to take part in the first ever Chautauqua Tech Wars and Science Olympiad. The event took place at Jamestown Community College and was organized by Dream It Do It … [Read more...]
