A 1950s Sock Hop fundraiser is being held Saturday in Bemus Point to benefit Jamestown Meals On Wheel. Pie Time Entertainment is sponsoring the event which will take place from 7:00 p.m to 10:00 p.m. at the Village Casino. It will feature a … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Town of Busti Bicentennial Holds ‘Busti Night’ At Diethrick Park July 15
The town of Busti's Bicentennial Celebration heads to Diethrick Stadium on Saturday. July 15 will be "Town of Busti" Night at the park when the Jamestown Tarp Skunks take on the Niagara Power beginning at 6:30 p.m. Veterans who currently live … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Extends Deadline For Chautauqua Residents to Get Free Chautauqua Day Tickets, Parking
Chautauqua Institution has extended the deadline to get free gate passes and free parking for Chautauqua Day. Chautauqua County residents now have until 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 17 to order their gate and parking passes at no charge. Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Police Believe Burham Is Armed As Manhunt Stretches Into One Week
Police believe Michael Burham may be armed as the manhunt stretches into one week. Pennsylvania State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens said during a press conference Wednesday that they have increased reason to believe that Burham may have acquired a … [Read more...]
County Legislator Part of Fatal Crash in Westfield
A County Legislator was part of a fatal crash in Westfield. Westfield Police report that just before 3:00 p.m.on Thursday, July 6, 77-year old John Hemmer of Westfield was driving north on Hardenburg Road when he drifted into the southbound lane … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Has Put New Administrative Structure In Place
Jamestown Public Schools has put a new administrative structure in place. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker announced the restructuring to the Jamestown School Board during its reorganizational meeting Tuesday. He said the changes do not add … [Read more...]
County Jail’s Required Medication Assisted Treatment Program Well Underway
The Chautauqua County Jail's required Medication Assisted Treatment program is well underway. A bill passed in 2021 by New York State requires that county jails provide provide medical treatment for opioid addiction to inmates. Sheriff Jim … [Read more...]
20th Annual Scandinavian Folk Festival Set for July 15-16
The 20th Annual Scandinavian Folk Festival takes place this weekend in downtown Jamestown. It will run from 10am to 8pm Saturday, July 15 and 10am to 4pm Sunday, July 16 at the Northwest Arena. The event will include several presentations … [Read more...]
Reward Total Rises For Information Leading to Michael Burham’s Arrest and Capture
The reward for information leading to the arrest and capture of Michael Burham has been increased. Warren Crimestoppers has increased its award an additional $10,000, for a total of $12,000. The U.S. Marshalls are also offering a $7,500 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools To Reopen Rogers Elementary as Innovation Center
Jamestown Public Schools will be reopening Rogers Elementary School as the Innovation Center at R.R. Rogers School this coming school year. Beginning in September, the building will temporarily host three classrooms of Fletcher Elementary School … [Read more...]
