JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man believed to be a "person of interest" in the beating death of a 16-month old girl has been arrested on unrelated charges. On Wednesday, city police arrested 30 year-old Tyler Perez of Jamestown for being a fugitive from … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Petition Deadline to Run for Jamestown School Board is Today
JAMESTOWN - Today is the final day that petitions for the Jamestown Board of Education 2014 election are due back to the Superintendent's Office. The deadline for submission is 5 p.m. this afternoon. The election will take place on May 20, … [Read more...]
Governor Outlines Recent Common Core Reforms
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that students taking Common Core state tests in grades 3-8 this week will be protected thanks to new reforms enacted in the FY14-15 state budget. The reforms eliminate high stakes for students on … [Read more...]
Governor Calls on Federal Government to Strengthen Standards and Regulations for Oil Transportation
ALBANY - New York state is asking the White House to take immediate federal action to strengthen national standards and regulation of crude oil transport. Governor Andrew Cuomo sent the letter to the White House on Wednesday. Accompanying the … [Read more...]
Celoron Man Indicted on Federal Drug Charges
CELORON - In a follow up to an arrest that took place in February, local police say a Lakewood Man has been indicted on federal drug charges. Earlier this year, Ellicott Police arrested 48-year-old Jeffrey Boardman in Celoron for allegedly growing … [Read more...]
Local Police Have Busy Day with Drug Arrests, False Report
JAMESTOWN - City police were busy on Tuesday dealing with several drug busts and even responding to an armed robbery that turned out to be false. On Tuesday morning, city police executed two search warrants at separate residences that resulted in … [Read more...]
TRC Announces STAR Capital Campaign Effort to Improve Healthcare Services
JAMESTOWN - Officials with The Resource Center have announced an ambitious project that when completed will provide healthcare to the entire community. On Tuesday Resource Center executive Director Paul Cesena announced the STARS capital campaign, … [Read more...]
Forestville Approves Budget wtih 112 Percent Tax Increase
FORESTVILLE - Property owners in Forestville will see their taxes go up by 112 percent. According to a report in Wednesday’s Jamestown Post-Journal, The Forestville Village Board held a meeting Tuesday to vote on the 2014-2015 budget, and to also … [Read more...]
County Visitors Bureau to Host Free Service and Hospitality Workshop
FREDONIA - The Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau (CCVB) invites area businesses and organizations to participate in upcoming customer service excellence training workshops in preparation for the spring and summer tourist seasons. The first … [Read more...]
Jackson Center CLE Seminar to Focus On Underground Railroad
JAMESTOWN - The Robert H. Jackson Center will host a free continuing legal education seminar entitled, “Underground Railroad: Law and Legacy” on Tuesday May 6th Keynote speaker will be Paul Finkelman, Distinguished Professor of Law and Public Policy … [Read more...]
