A house fire in the village of Lakewood has been ruled accidental. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reports that Lakewood Fire and mutual aid responded to 9 Alta Way around 6:45 p.m. Wednesday. The Sheriff’s Fire Investigation Team … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Sewer District Expansion Project Set To Begin This Fall
Construction is set to begin on the next expansion of the South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District. The district has approved a $16.9 million bid by J.D. Northrup Construction Inc. to expand the sewer district from Stow to Prendergast … [Read more...]
Contract Awarded To Dredge Barcelona Harbor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $1.5 million contract to Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction Co. to dredge the federal navigation channel in Barcelona Harbor. Dredging will focus on the mouth of the harbor and address shoals … [Read more...]
Free Medical Clinic Coming To JCC This Weekend
A pop-up clinic that delivers free medical, dental, and vision care is coming to Jamestown Community College this weekend. The Remote Area Medical clinic will take place Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15. It is open to all on a … [Read more...]
Bemus Point Annual Fall Fest Starts Today
Bemus Point’s Annual Fall Fest takes place starting today. The event, which runs through Sunday, will feature a street market with over 75 specialty vendors. Local stores are offering “Draw-a-Leaf” Discounts, where customers can draw a leaf at … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Investigating Fatal Shooting
Jamestown Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Tuesday night on the southside. Officers responded to Newland and Forest Avenues at about 8:40 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a shooting incident. They found 68-year old Doug Howie at … [Read more...]
Around 3 Dozen Attend First Meeting On Update of Jamestown’s Comprehensive Plan
Around three dozen people attend the first of several public meetings to overhaul the city of Jamestown's Comprehensive Plan. C&S Companies of Buffalo has been contracted by the city to oversee the update of the Comprehensive Plan, which was … [Read more...]
Four Catholic Churches To Be Closed, Sold in South County
Saints Peter and Paul Church in downtown Jamestown will be closed and sold. This is according to a social media post by Catholic Neighbors in Faith Family of Parishes Rev. Paul Cygan. The post, made late on Monday night, stated that the … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Opposes Amendments To Freshwater Wetlands Act
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel is opposing the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s proposed amendments to the Freshwater Wetlands Act. The amendments, which include a repeal and replacement of 6 NYCRR Part 664 on … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Selects Inaugural Director of Programs
The Robert H. Jackson Center has selected Elizabeth Hosier as its inaugural Director of Programs. The Director of Programs will be responsible for designing and curating educational programs, workshops, lectures, and events in alignment with the … [Read more...]
