ELLICOTT - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's office says that one person is dead following a fire that took place late Thursday night on Moon Rd. in the Town of Ellicott. The name of the victim has not been released at this time. According to a … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Police Investigate Homicide of 16-Month Old
JAMESTOWN – City police today are continuing their investigation into the homicide of a 16-month-old girl. According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, the unidentified child was taken to WCA Hospital's emergency room by her mother … [Read more...]
Lawmakers Voice Hesitance in Forestville Bailout Plan
MAYVILLE - A plan to help the village of Forestville will be considered next week by the full Chautauqua County Legislature, despite encountering some resistance during a committee meeting Thursday morning in Mayville. The Jamestown Post-Journal … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Board Supports Effort to Save Murals
JAMESTOWN - There’s still time to save two murals that are currently hanging inside the James Prendergast Library. The library board met Thursday afternoon and approved a motion to assist in a fundraising effort to save the two murals, which were … [Read more...]
County Umpires Association Announces 2014 ‘Strike Out Cancer’ Campaign
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Baseball Umpires Association (CCBUA) has teamed up with the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena and the Jamestown Cycle Shop to “Strike Out Cancer.” The week-long fundraiser is scheduled for April 21 through April 26 in an … [Read more...]
Movies Return to the Reg, Starting April 19 with Showing of ‘Her’
Spike Jonze film will also be shown Wednesday, April 23 at Reg Lenna Center for the Arts JAMESTOWN - Movies will be projected digitally for the first time at The Reg Lenna Center For The Arts on Saturday April 19 and Wednesday April 23 with … [Read more...]
County Corrections Officer Accused of Having Sexual Contact with Inmate
MAYVILLE - A corrections officer at the county jail has been arrested after an investigation revealed he allegedly had sexual contact with a female inmate. Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department corrections officer Jeffrey Swan was suspended from … [Read more...]
Randolph School Bus Driver Accepts Plea Deal in Child Sexual Abuse Case
The Randolph Central School bus driver accused of inappropriately touching a child has reached a plea deal with the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office. According to a release from the district attorney’s office, John Hitchcock pleaded guilty in … [Read more...]
Wanted City Man Turns Himself into Police
JAMESTOWN - A City man connected to a drug raid earlier this month has turned himself into police. Jamestown Police say 36 year old Cesar Soto was not at his 200 Willis St. residence when local authorities raided the home as part of a … [Read more...]
Audit and Control Committee to Review Forestville Loan
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature could be offering assistance to a north county community facing serious financial hardship. Earlier this month, WRFA reported that the village of Forestville is facing over a 400 percent tax increase, … [Read more...]
