Jamestown Community College will begin offering the State Department of Transportation welder certification test beginning January 13. Until now, Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua county residents seeking the certification have had to travel … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Investigation Continues in Shooting Death of Ellicott Man
The investigation is continuing into the shooting death of an Ellicott man. Town of Ellicott Police said a 911 call was received from 2256 Willard Street Extension around 10:00 p.m., Friday, January 6th with a report of a gunshot victim at the … [Read more...]
Brockport Man Dies in Car-Pedestrian Accident in Fredonia
A Brockport man died after being struck by a car on Route 60 in the village of Fredonia Friday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said 48-year old Richard Lorek was struck by a car driven by 64-year old Polly Gambino of Cassadaga when … [Read more...]
Kevin McCarthy Elected House Speaker, New House Members Sworn In
Republicans finally elected Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker in the early hours of Saturday morning after a 15th round of balloting. This came after four days and 14 failed ballots, the longest the House has gone leaderless in a century. The … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist Announces He’s Seeking Re-Election
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has officially announced he is seeking re-election. Sundquist, at a campaign kick-off event at the Chop House Friday night, said there has been incredible work done over the last four years in the city and he wants … [Read more...]
City Council to Review Resolution to Use $900,000 in ARP Funds for Water Main Replacements
Jamestown City Council will review a request to use $900,000 of American Rescue Plan funds for water main replacements on Roland Road and Juliet Street. The staff report said there has been nine water main breaks on Juliet Street between Camp and … [Read more...]
Catholic Charities Launches 2023 Appeal with $9.5 Million Goal
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has launched its 2023 Appeal with a goal of raising $9.5 million by June 30th. This year marks the 100th year of Catholic Charities serving Western New York and the 99th year for the annual Appeal. The annual … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Hiring Summer Employees
The City of Jamestown is looking to hire summer employees. The Departments of Public Works, Parks Maintenance, and the Summer Playground Program are all seeking full-time temporary summer employees. For an application or for more information, … [Read more...]
House GOP Fails 11th Time to Elect House Speaker
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives failed an 11th time to elect a House Speaker on Thursday. The House GOP failed to come to a consensus in three rounds of voting on Thursday to elect California Republican Kevin McCarthy as the … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves $50,000 in Downtown Programming Monies for Ace Frehley Concert
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has approved a downtown programming request to bring in Ace Frehley for a concert downtown. Ace Frehley is formerly of the rock band, Kiss, who have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of … [Read more...]
