A Jamestown High School student faces disciplinary and legal consequences after bringing a BB gun to the school Wednesday. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker sent out a statement, saying that following a report of a student … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist To Reflect On Term On WRFA’s ‘Community Matters’
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist's tenure has included everything from a Pandemic to the largest amount of direct funding to cities. Sundquist, in his monthly interview with WRFA, reflected on the last four years, saying it's been "wild." He … [Read more...]
Television Legend Norman Lear Has Died at 101
Television legend Norman Lear has died at the age of 101. Lear, a writer, producer, and developer best known for the early 1970s sitcoms "All In The Family" and "Sanford & Sons" died on Tuesday. He was executive producer of the cult movie … [Read more...]
Southwestern Central School Basketball Tournament To Benefit St. Susan Center
The Southwestern Central School District is hosting a basketball tournament this weekend that also will benefit the St. Susan Center. Southwestern’s National Honor Society and girls’ basketball program, in collaboration with Hamburg and Frewsburg … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Drive-By Shooting
A Jamestown man has pled guilty to homicide in the fatal drive-by shooting that took place in the city in August 2022. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office said 24-year old Kevin Roldan-Pantojas pled guilty on November 13 in County … [Read more...]
EPA Has Begun Clean Up Of Former Crawford Furniture Site
The clean up of the former Crawford Furniture site is now underway by the Environmental Protection Agency. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said crews began their work on Tuesday, November 28. She said the rainy weather has been helpful, … [Read more...]
UPMC Chautauqua President Leaving For New Job At UPMC Hamot
UPMC Chautauqua's president will be leaving to become the new president of UPMC Hamot. Brian Durniok has been serving since July as the interim president of UPMC Hamot. He was chosen following a national executive search to fill the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Board Announces Class of 2024 Inductees
The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors has announced the inductees who will comprise the Class of 2024. The inductees are Karen Bakewell, Daniel Bryner, Cheryl (Miller) Burns, Tom D’Angelo, Doug Kaltenbach, Rod Maloy, Carlene … [Read more...]
State DEC Announces Seasonal Closures for State Forest Access Roads in Chautauqua County
The State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the seasonal closure of several state forest access roads in Chautauqua County due to early winter weather conditions. The DEC said that road traffic in saturated, muddy conditions … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Working On Filling Vacant Buildings Downtown
The City of Jamestown is working on filling vacant buildings downtown. Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk, presenting to the City Council Housing Committee, said the city has requested that the state reallocate of $1 million in … [Read more...]
