DUNKIRK - A major rally will be taking place on Saturday in Dunkirk in an effort to show solidarity and support for saving the NRG Power Plant. Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) is encouraging local residents to join him, Senator Cathy … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Business Owner Jailed Following Drug Arrest
JAMESTOWN - A business owner on Jamestown’s east side has been arrested on drug-related charges. Jamestown police say 42 year-old Gerald Slaughter, owner and operator of Gerald’s Barbershop at 941 E. Second St., was arrested on Thursday following an … [Read more...]
Hundreds Turn Out for State Education Commissioner’s Public Forum
JAMESTOWN - A lot of Western New Yorkers are concerned about the current state of public education in New York. That was the message last night as hundreds of people filled the Jamestown High School auditorium to meet with New York State Education … [Read more...]
WCA to Host Open House for New Ear, Nose and Throat Office Thursday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - WCA Hospital will be hosting a Grand Opening event Thursday afternoon for its new WCA Ear, Nose and Throat out patient office. The new office is located at the Jones Memorial Health Center campus on Glasgow Avenue. In addition offering … [Read more...]
Jamestown Harmony Express Featured During Pre-Parade Performance on Friday
JAMESTOWN - “Jamestown’s Snowball Express” Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration, sponsored by The Resource Center and Lutheran Jamestown, will kick-off Friday night with a performance by the Jamestown Harmony Express Barbershoppers ensemble. … [Read more...]
State Education Commissioner Scheduled to Appear in Jamestown Tonight
JAMESTOWN - The top public education administrator of New York State will be making a visit to Jamestown this afternoon. New York Education Commissioner John King, Jr. will host a public educational forum to discuss the controversial Common Core … [Read more...]
Fire Near High School Ruled an Arson
JAMESTOWN - City police are investigating a reported Arson that took place in the downtown on Tuesday morning. A report in the Jamestown Post-Journal say fire officials were called to a vacant home on First Street just after 9:40 a.m. The home is … [Read more...]
Heroin Investigation Leads to Arrests
JAMESTOWN - Another investigation into the sale of heroin in Jamestown has led to the arrest of two city residents. City police say Barry Matteson and Elizabeth Griffin – both 22 – were charged Tuesday afternoon after authorities executed a search … [Read more...]
BPU Gives Approval to Sharing 2013 Profits with City
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will share $475,000 - roughly 10 percent - of its 2013 profits with the city of Jamestown. That after the BPU held a meeting on Tuesday afternoon to finalize its 2014 budgets for both the electric … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Historical Society Open House is Sunday
WESTFIELD, N.Y. –The Chautauqua County Historical Society will hold its annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the McClurg Museum in Westfield. The day will feature music provided by The McClurg Street String Band, which … [Read more...]
