JAMESTOWN - City police are asking for the public’s help in getting more information on a rollover accident that took place last week in downtown Jamestown. Police say the accident occurred at the intersection of Fourth and Washington Streets around … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
MORNING NEWS: County IDA presents $65,000 Loan to Jamestown Business
JAMESTOWN - A local business in on the east side of Jamestown has received a low interest financial boost form the County Industrial Development Agency to help it expand its operation. On Wednesday County Executive Greg Edwards and his development … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Deadline for WCA Radiologic School Registration is Friday
Time is running out for those interested in attending classes with the WCA Hospital School of Radiologic Technology. The school is accepting applications for its next class to start in August 2013 – with a deadline set for Friday, February 15. A … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jack London Biographer to Speak Tonight in Fredonia
One of the major events of the 2013 Big Read is happening tonight in Fredonia. Author James L. Haley, who wrote an biography on Jack London entitled “Wolf,” - will appear on Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House to deliver a talk … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Man Who Robbed Two Convenience Stores in 2012 Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison
JAMESTOWN – The Jamestown man who was found guilty of robbing two stores in the spring of 2012 has been sentenced to serve several years in prison. The county district attorney’s office says 33 year old Carlos Torres was sentenced to 8 years in state … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: JRC Announces Downtown Block Grant Opportunity for Businesses, Property Owners
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is announcing a new program to spur downtown development and revitalization. JRC Executive Director Peter Lombardi says the Downtown Renaissance Block Challenge was created to encourage property … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jackson Birthday Event is Wednesday Night
WARREN - Today is the birthday of Robert H. Jackson and to celebrate the Robert H. Jackson Center will honor his enduring legacy at an annual tonight at the Warren County Courthouse. Born in Spring Creek Township, Robert H. Jackson will be … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Chant is Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for 2011 Kidnapping
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown man who was involved in the kidnapping of a 12 year-old girl in the summer of 2011 has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Chautauqua County District Attorney David Foley’s office announced the sentencing of 23 year-0ld … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Next Prendergast Critical Discussion to Deal with Health Exchange on Feb. 19
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library will offer the third program in its Critical Discussion Series on the topic of the Health Exchange a week from today in Jamestown. The discussion will be chaired by Ann Abdella, executive director of the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: ‘Dangerous Minds’ Author in Jamestown Tonight
JAMESTOWN - An internationally celebrated author will be in Jamestown today and tomorrow to present two programs for students and the community. Author LouAnne Johnson – who received widespread and critical acclaim for her bestseller “Dangerous … [Read more...]
