The city of Jamestown has signed on with a new stop-loss insurance company that will help to save over $20,000 on an annual basis. During Monday night’s council voting session, city lawmakers approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign with … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Busti Man Charged with Sexually Abusing a Child
BUSTI - A Busti man is being held in Chautauqua County Jail on charges related to sexually abusing a child. Lakewood-Busti police say 51 year old Donald Schrader Jr. was charged Monday with predatory sexual assault against a child, first-degree … [Read more...]
Applicants Still Being Accepted for County Veterans Service Director
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards has extended the application period for those wishing to apply for the open position of Chautauqua County Veterans Service Agency director. Applications will now be accepted until Friday, May 25, … [Read more...]
Two Jamestown Men Still Missing After Separate Kyaking Incidents
Rescue Crews in Cattaraugus County and Warren County are continuing their searches for two Jamestown men who recently went missing during separate kayaking incidents along the Allegheny Reservoir and River. According to today’s Jamestown … [Read more...]
County Lawmakers Call on IDA to Provide Jobs Report
MAYVILLE - A group of lawmakers in the Chautauqua County legislature wants to hold the county Industrial development Agency more accountable for bringing new business – and jobs – into the area. Legislators Tom DeJoe (D-Brocton), Paula DeJoy … [Read more...]
City Approves Retro-active Labor Agreement with JCAA Union
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown has reached a retro-active, contract extension agreement for the year 2011 with the last of its five labor groups. Last night the Jamestown City Council approved an agreement with members of the Jamestown City … [Read more...]
Whooping Cough Cases on the Rise in Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE - An increase in the number of cases of whooping cough has been identified by the Chautauqua County Department of Health. With that, health officials are reminding the public that the best way to prevent whooping cough is to get … [Read more...]
Mueller Announces Intention to Run for State Assembly Seat
LAKEWOOD - A former Chautauqua County Legislator is officially announcing his intention to run for Assemblyman in New York’s 150th District. Dr. Rudy Mueller (D-Lakewood), local physician and former Minority Leader of the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Voting Session is Tonight
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will hold its monthly voting session tonight in City Hall. Among the items to be acted is the accepting of a $14,000 grant from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation for the purpose of funding the Physician … [Read more...]
RTPI Announces New Executive Officer
JAMESTOWN - Anton "Twan" Leenders has been named the fifth president and chief executive officer of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History by its board of trustees. For 17 years, Dr. Leenders has actively pursued conservation research, … [Read more...]
