A Jamestown man has been indicted on sex trafficking charges by a federal grand jury. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced 47-year old Edward E. Leeper, Jr. aka Edward E. Barnes, Jr. has been indicted on charges of attempted sex trafficking, … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Robert H. Jackson Center Is Celebrating Its 25th Anniversary
The Robert H. Jackson Center will mark its 25th anniversary this Saturday and into 2026. The theme for the year and monthly lecture series will be, "25 Years of Asking Questions." These programs will bring nationally recognized scholars and legal … [Read more...]
Forestville’s Center And Pearl Streets Recommended To Be A Historic District
The New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended that Center and Pearl Streets in Forestville be designated a historic district. The site in Forestville is one of 19 properties and districts being recommended to be added to the … [Read more...]
Mislabeled Ritz Cracker Sandwiches Recalled For Risk To Those With Peanut Allergies
A batch of Ritz cracker sandwiches is being recalled as they're potentially mislabeled and could pose a risk to those with peanut allergies. Mondelēz Global LLC issued a voluntary recall "out of an abundance of caution" of 70 cases of its Ritz … [Read more...]
Annual Downtown Holiday Parade Will Take Place Saturday
The annual Downtown Holiday Parade will take place this Saturday in Jamestown. The theme of the parade this year will be “Holiday Movie Magic.” Collaborative Children’s Solutions organizes the annual Christmas event that will start with the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Humane Society In Urgent Need Of Help For 19 Dogs Brought In After Cruelty Investigation
The Chautauqua County Humane Society is in urgent need of help after 19 dogs were brought into the shelter following a cruelty investigation in Sinclairville. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at a residence and … [Read more...]
NYSDEC Announces Completion Of Aquatic Habit Reclamation Project On Brocton Shoal
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the completion of an experimental aquatic habitat reclamation project on Brocton Shoal in Lake Erie. A groundbreaking high-velocity jetting method was developed to clean and … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Historical Society Holding ‘Just Desserts’ Open House Dec. 7
The Chautauqua County Historical Society will hold its annual “Just Desserts” holiday open house this Sunday. The event will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December 7 at the McClurg Museum in Westfield. The event provides visitors … [Read more...]
JCC To Present Two Music Events This Month
Jamestown Community College has two music events celebrating the winter season for December. The JCC Concert Choir and Concert Band will present a collection of musical selections during their annual Winter Concert in the Jamestown Campus … [Read more...]
County Government Reduction Initiative To Help Local Municipalities Save Money
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel hosted a virtual meeting Tuesday with elected officials across Chautauqua County to provide an update on the County's Government Reduction Initiative (GRI). The initiative is scheduled to launch during the … [Read more...]
