A Jamestown man who was involved in two separate fatal crashes has had his bail revoked and is in jail. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said 59-year old Randall Rolison is in the County Jail without bail following his release … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Nine Mile Section of Route 430 to be Repaved
A nine-mile section of Route 430 will be resurfaced as part of statewide repaving projects. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $100 million in state funding has been released to support renewal of state roadways impacted by extreme … [Read more...]
Southwestern CS, Lakewood YWCA Holding Public Input Meetings
The Southwestern Central School District, in partnership with the Lakewood YWCA, holding public input meetings to help update the district's mission and vision. District residents are invited to two upcoming community forums with Southwestern … [Read more...]
MHA Receives Donation for Warming Center
The Mental Health Association has received a donation to help support its new warming center. The annual "Run for Rosie," which is held in memory of Rosemary Billquist, donated $800 to the MHA. The recently opened warming center at MHA's … [Read more...]
First Awards From Vickye James Blueprint Fund Announced
The Princess Club and Book M.A.R.K Program at the YWCA of Jamestown are the first recipients of the Vickye James Blueprint Fund. The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County announced the awards. The Princess Club is a community-based … [Read more...]
NYS Division of Consumer Protection Offers Tips To Save Money on Groceries
With grocery food prices predicted to increase this year, the State Division of Consumer Protection is offering tips to save money. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Consumer Price Index shows grocery store food prices increased 12% from … [Read more...]
NYS Police Say Heroin Overdoses On Rise in WNY
Heroin overdoses are on the increase in Western New York New York State Police said from January 27 to February 7, 2023, there were 94 overdoses reported including six deaths. In Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties there were 20 … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Community Health Assessment, Improvement Plan Released
The top community health issues and plans for how to solve them are included in the newly completed 2022-2024 Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan for Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Department of Health and … [Read more...]
Inmate Education Program With JCC Aims to Decrease Recidivism
Inmates at the Collins Correctional facility will now have the ability to obtain a college degree through Jamestown Community College. A Second Chance Pell Experiment grant through the the U.S. Department of Education is making the program … [Read more...]
Humane Society’s ‘Pennies 4 Paws’ Kicks Off February 12
The Chautauqua County Humane Society's Annual "Pennies 4 Paws" campaign kicks off this Sunday. Senior Programs Director Brian Papalia said the campaign starts on February 12, which is President Abraham Lincoln's birthday. He said this year's … [Read more...]
