JAMESTOWN - It should be a near-perfect day today in Jamestown for a visit from the highest judicial officer in the country. U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. is in town today to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Robert. H. … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
MORNING NEWS: Ripley Man Sent to Hospital Following Motorcycle Accident
RIPLEY - A Ripley man remains hospitalized this morning after being involved in a motorcycle accident. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say 24 year-old David Baum was traveling south on Route 76 in the town of Ripley shortly after midnight … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Finishes 2012 with $5.9 Million Surplus
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County has once again seen another fiscal year officially finish in the black. According to a release from County Executive Greg Edwards, an independent audit of the county’s 2012 books shows that it finished with a $5.8 million … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Autopsy Finds Drugs Caused Death of Jamestown Man Who Died in Police Custody
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County District Attorney David Foley says the death of a Jamestown man who died after being arrested by Police on February 16 was the result of a drug overdose. According to a release from the D.A.’s office sent out late … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: City Man Faces Drug Charges
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is in city jail after being arrested on drug charges Wednesday. City police say 29 year-old Joseph Zaso was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Barmore Announces Bid for County Clerk
GERRY - Just two days after the current Chautauqua County clerk announced she would not be seeking reelection, another member of the GOP has come forward to announce he will be running for the post. Current Chautauqua County Legislator and … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Allegany Nature Pilgrimage Begins May 31
JAMESTOWN - With participants coming from as far away as Texas at the end of this month, the 55th Allegany Nature Pilgrimage promises to be worth the trip. Hundreds of eager participants will gather for this annual outdoor learning experience on … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: DA’s Office Rules Death of Charles Baker as Accidental
Chautauqua County District Attorney David Foley says the death of Charles Baker, Jr. who died after being arrested by Jamestown Police on February 16, was the result of a drug overdose and is being ruled as accidental. From the DA's office: "An … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Police Rule Arson as Cause of Fire at Southside Medical Building
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are now saying that arson was the cause of a fire that destroyed a medical building on the city’s southside early Monday morning. Jamestown Police Capt. Robert Samuelson released an update on the fire Tuesday morning, … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Calls for Creation of Financial Board to Assist Upstate Municipalities
JAMESTOWN - Governor Andrew Cuomo says he wants to help local upstate governments get back on their feet. On Tuesday, the governor announced a plan that would help ailing upstate governments receive loans, grants and other help from state coffers to … [Read more...]
