JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man and a man from Pennsylvania face several charges after a high-speed police chase took place last Saturday afternoon - leading police through the city and nearby Falconer and the Town of Ellicott before finally ending in … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Chautauqua Democratic Leader Blasts Rural Democratic Conference Leader
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Democratic Committee Chairman is blasting the New York State Democratic Rural Conference's (DRC) officers and board of directors for opposing the passing of the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act. Local party … [Read more...]
County Health Officials Report “Baby Bust” in Recent Years
MAYVILLE - The number of babies born in Chautauqua County is on the decline. That's according to a report from the Jamestown Post-Journal, which says that there were 288 fewer babies born in 2018, compared to just nine years earlier. According … [Read more...]
2005 JHS Graduate Bryan Hodgson to Serve as 2019 Commencement Speaker
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown High School has announced its 2019 Commencement Speaker, Bryan Hodgson. Hodgson is a 2005 graduate of Jamestown High School and is currently the assistant basketball coach at the University of Alabama. JHS Commencement … [Read more...]
State Assembly to Vote on ‘Green Light’ Legislation This Week
ALBANY - The State Assembly plans to vote this week on legislation authorizing driver's licenses for immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally. The so-called "green light" legislation is expected to pass the Assembly but continues to face … [Read more...]
Civil War Encampment Descends on Westfield; Includes Visit by President Lincoln, Lecture on Local 72nd Regiment
WESTFIELD - The annual tradition of the 9th NY Cavalry encampment is once again ready to take place in Westfield’s Moore Park, with a very special guest scheduled to make several appearances over the weekend. Members of the 9th NY Cavalry and … [Read more...]
City Announces 2019 Summer Bandshell Performance Series
JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown’s Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department has finalized the 2019 Summer Performance schedule at the Goranson Band Shell in Allen Park. The first performance of the season will be held on Wednesday, June 12th … [Read more...]
UPMC Chautauqua Cuts Ribbon on Maternity and Mental Health Wing
JAMESTOWN – UPMC Chautauqua unveiled its new Women’s and Maternity Care Center and Adolescent and Adult Mental Health Inpatient units Wednesday afternoon during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by an open house. “Projects like this move our … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Woman Accused in Fatal Stabbing Incident to
The Jamestown Post-Journal says a preliminary hearing was scheduled for this week involving the Dunkirk woman accused of stabbing and killing a teenager during a fight last month. A report published Thursday says the preliminary hearing for … [Read more...]
Workforce Readiness Scholarship Signing Day Held In Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College held a signing day for the first recipients of the Workforce Readiness Scholarship at the Jamestown Campus. The students, who will graduate from high school this month, signed a letter of intent to enroll in … [Read more...]
