CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The President of the Jamestown City Council is one of the thousands of democrats in North Carolina this week, taking part in the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. Jamestown's Greg Rabb (D-At-Large) is serving as a member … [Read more...]
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MORNING NEWS: County Office for Aging Announces New Program to Benefit Seniors on Medicare
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Office for the Aging is launching a new program that will make it easier for seniors to coordinate their ongoing care after being released from the hospital. Office for the Aging Director Mary Ann Spanos says the new … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Agriculture is Big Business in New York
ALBANY - New York state continues to be a leading agricultural state with 36,300 farms producing $4.7 billion in products annually. That’s according to a report released last week by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. New York ranks among the largest … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: City Police Offer Reminders for First Day of School
JAMESTOWN - With the start of school today, local law enforcement is reminding motorists to be extra cautious during the morning and afternoon hours when students are getting in or out of class. Jamestown Police Captain Todd Isaacson says it is … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Goodell Reacts to Scandal Involving NYC Assembly Member and Speaker
NEW YORK - The head of the New York State Assembly says he has asked an embattled assemblyman from New York City to step down because of sexual harassment allegations. State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (D-Manhattan) revealed Monday to the New … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: JCC to Feature ‘Endangered Earth” Film Series, Starting Tonight
A four-part “Endangered Earth” film series, sponsored by Jamestown Community College’s office of sustainability, begins September 4. Free and open to the public, the films will be shown at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays in the Student Union on JCC’s Jamestown … [Read more...]
WRFA News: City Police Make Arrest in Drive-by Shooting
JAMESTOWN - City police have made an arrest in a drive-by shooting incident that took place earlier this week near the downtown. Officers say 22 year old Jean Carlos Jiminez-Comacho of Jamestown was arrested yesterday following an investigation into … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown Labor Day Festival Slated for Sunday
JAMESTOWN - It appears the weather will be cooperating for the 33rd annual Jamestown Labor Day Festival this Sunday at Bergman Park. The event will take place from noon to 9 p.m. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi says the festival is a community … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: JPD Investigates Drive-by Shooting
JAMESTOWN - City police are asking for the public’s help in their investigation into a drive-by shooting that took place earlier this week. Jamestown Police were called to an area of Chandler St. at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday for a report of gun shots. Upon … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Points to Federal Grant in India as Another Example of Wasteful Spending
WASHINGTON - The man who wants to represent Chautauqua County in congress is once again looking toward wasteful spending in the federal government. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) is questioning the National Science Foundation awarding a grant of … [Read more...]
