Jamestown Police have provided an update on the suspicious death at 118 Price Street. Police conducting a welfare check Tuesday afternoon had to force their way into the home where they found the body of a woman who had been dead for several days. … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Ellicott, Busti Being Sued in County Supreme Court Over Assessments
Comfort Inn owners, Jamestown Hotels LLC, are suing the Town of Ellicott after their assessment increased 900-percent on their property on North Main Street. The lawsuit in Chautauqua County Supreme Court states the increased assessment is excessive … [Read more...]
Residents Asked to Take Down Bird Feeders, Bird Baths in Wake of Songbird Mortality Event
The sickness and deaths of songbirds across the Mid-Atlantic States has led to regional nature conservation organizations asking residents to stop activities that cause birds to gather. On July 8th, an affected songbird was found in Erie County, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Cruise-In Returns August 6th
The Jamestown Cruise-In is making a return to downtown Jamestown on Friday, August 6th. The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce announced they are partnering with the Der Kobblers Automobile Association to host the event from 5-10pm along Third … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Investigating Suspicious Death
Jamestown Police are investigating a suspicious death on the city's northside. Police say a body was discovered at 118 Price Street early yesterday afternoon. Jamestown was being assisted by the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office. … [Read more...]
Local Economic Development, Housing, Mental Health Could Benefit from American Rescue Plan Funding
Economic development, housing, and local infrastructure are all areas that will benefit from the $28 million dollars the City of Jamestown will receive in American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Funds. Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented details of the initial … [Read more...]
City Installing Camera at Dow Park Following Vandalism Issues
The City has installed a camera in Dow Park following vandalism and theft issues surrounding the Underground Railroad Tableau. Parks Manager Dan Stone said a quote for a new camera came in at $6,195, "We're working with the Community Foundation to … [Read more...]
City Unveils Master Plan for $28 Million American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Funds
Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented to City Council the initial master plan for how the City hopes to spend $28 million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Funds. Sundquist said Jamestown has already received around $14 million, or about half … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty to Enticing Minor
A Jamestown man has pled guilty to enticing a minor. U.S. Attorney James Kennedy announced 35-year old Richard LaFrance faces a minimum of 10 years in jail and $250-thousand dollar fine. LaFrance sent sexually explicit messages to a 14-year old … [Read more...]
Panama Central School District Facing Child Victims Act Lawsuit
The Panama Central School District is being sued by a former female student under the Child Victims Act. The suit filed in Chautauqua County Supreme Court states the unnamed victim was sexually abused at the school and other locations by another … [Read more...]
