Jamestown Community College has received a grant to open a pediatric sensory clinic on its Jamestown campus. Funding for the clinic comes from a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission. JCC Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Michael Burham Captured Following Nine Day Manhunt
Police captured Michael Burham on Saturday following a nine-day manhunt near Warren, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens said they received a tip Saturday afternoon from residents on Jackson Run Road in Conewango … [Read more...]
Lakewood Man Dies Following Motorcycle Crash
A Lakewood man died following a motorcycle crash on Fairmount Avenue Friday afternoon. Lakewood Fire Department responded to Fairmount and Babcock Avenue just after 5:30 p.m. Friday for a car accident involving a motorcycle. Ellicott Police … [Read more...]
City Council To Hold Special Voting Session to Approve State Grant Application Requests
Jamestown City Council will hold a special voting session tonight to approve four state grant application requests for funding. Council will approve requests for the Jamestown Housing Authority to apply for $500,000 in Consolidated Funding … [Read more...]
Council To Review New Ordinance To Allow Housing Code Violators To Be Ticketed Directly
Jamestown City Council will review a new ordinance that would allow Code Enforcement Officers to directly fine homeowners for quality of life code violations. The current City Code prohibits Code Enforcement Officers for issuing a direct ticket … [Read more...]
PA State Police Release Photo of Stash Believed to Belong to Escaped Inmate
Pennsylvania State Police released a photo Thursday of a stash that they believe belongs to escaped inmate Michael Burham. It has been one week since Burham, the prime suspect in the May 11th killing of 34-year old Kala Hodgkin of Jamestown, broke … [Read more...]
Jamestown Human Rights Commission Requesting $10,000 in 2024 Budget
The Jamestown Human Rights Commission has approved requesting additional funding in the 2024 budget. The HRC previously was awarded $6,000 in the 2023 budget and voted to request $10,000 for next year. The line item requests include: … [Read more...]
State Appellate Court Orders NYS Independent Redistricting Commission to Redraw Congressional Map
A State Appellate Court has sided with Democrats and ordered New York’s Independent Redistricting Commission to redraw the state’s congressional map. This gives an opportunity for Democrats to regain House seats after redistricting contributed to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Offering Incentives to Attract New Bus Drivers
Jamestown Public Schools are offering incentives to attract new bus drivers to the district. The Jamestown School Board approved a bus driver referral, bonus, and retention program at its meeting Tuesday. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said … [Read more...]
24th Annual ‘Cents for St. Susans’ Campaign Raises Record Amount
The 24th annual “Cents for St. Susan’s” campaign has raised a record total amount of $32,508. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities organizers and major donors met on July 13 to announce the campaign results. In 2022, the campaign raised … [Read more...]
