The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of a body in the town of Ripley. Deputies responded at 9:00 a.m. Thursday to the area of Brockway Road and Barden Road to a report a body found on the Lake Erie shoreline. They … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
33rd Annual Jamestown Cruise-In Returns Tonight To Downtown
The 33rd Annual Jamestown Cruise-In returns tonight to downtown Jamestown. The free event, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., is being hosted by My Chautauqua and Wicked Warren's. It is considered one of the region's premier automotive events, attracting … [Read more...]
WRFA’s Great American Picnic Set For August 16 at STBC
WRFA’s Great American Picnic takes place this Sunday at Southern Tier Brewing Company in Lakewood. The event, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., will feature live music, hot dogs, vendors, a 50-50 raffle, and more. Bands will include Mister Green, The … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Employee Arrested For Stealing Welfare Benefits
A Chautauqua County employee has been indicted by a Grand Jury for stealing welfare funds. A Chautauqua County Grand Jury indicted 38-year old Amber Tibbetts of Jamestown with six counts of 1st Degree Tampering with Public Records, four counts of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Recognizes Jessie Joy In Her Retirement, Welcomes New Administrator
Jamestown Public Schools is recognizing Administrator Jessie Joy as she retires after more than 30 years in the district. Joy, who was the Executive Director of Information and Student Services, has retired effective August 12, 2026 after 33 … [Read more...]
Babe Ruth World Series Teams Arrive In Jamestown Today
Teams will arrive to Jamestown today for the 13-Year-Old Babe Ruth World Series that starts this weekend. Games begin at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 15 and will continue through Saturday, August 22 at Russell E. Diethrick Park. This is the 21st … [Read more...]
Jamestown American Scandinavian Heritage Foundation Donates Works To JCC
The Jamestown American Scandinavian Heritage Foundation has recently donated the two-volume reference work to Jamestown Community College. "Swedish Contributions to American Freedom, 1776-1783" as written by noted Swedish-American historian … [Read more...]
City Council Approves AFSCME Contract By A 7-1 Vote
Jamestown City Council has approved a four year contract with City Public Works union employees by a vote of 7 to 1. The contract between the City of Jamestown and Local 418 American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) … [Read more...]
Lakewood Man Arrested For Allegedly Raping Children
A Lakewood man has been arrested on rape charges. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said an investigation on July 18 found that 29-year old Alex Rosage allegedly engaged in sexual contact with two female girls under the age of 13. Rosage … [Read more...]
Sex Offender In Jamestown Arrested For Possessing, Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Materials
A sex offender in Jamestown has been arrested for allegedly possessing and distributing child sexual abuse materials. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 42-years old Eric A. Brown was arrested after an investigation that started in … [Read more...]
