MEDIA RELEASE JAMESTOWN - One of the biggest challenges for Jamestown's revitalization is the financial burden of renovating historic buildings. Grants and loan programs from the city, state, and foundations are available to help fill financial gaps … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Buffalo Resident Arrested for Illegal Possession of Handgun
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is reporting the arrest of a Buffalo man for allegedly possessing a loaded handgun without a permit. According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, officers made a traffic stop around 4 a.m. … [Read more...]
Dave McDonald Heron Trail Run is Aug. 15-16, T-Shirt Order Deadline is Aug. 2
SHERMAN - The Dave McDonald Heron 5K Trail Run will take place at the Great Blue Heron grounds in Sherman on Sunday, Aug. 16 - with some related events also scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 15. The race is in memory of the late Dave McDonald, an avid … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Mobile Food Vendor Pilot Program
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has voted to give food trucks and other mobile food vendors more flexibility in operating within the city, but the vote wasn't unanimous. The council held its monthly voting session Monday night video video … [Read more...]
County Health Department Warns Public to Be Aware of and Avoid Harmful Algal Blooms
MAYVILLE - [MEDIA RELEASE] -The Public Health Division of the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) urges all Chautauqua County residents and visitors to educate themselves about Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and to be … [Read more...]
Contracting Firm Files $306,000 Lawsuit Against City For Failing to Pay for Work Completed
MAYVILLE - The contractor that was hired by the city of Jamestown to oversee Phase 2 of the renovation work on Tracy Plaza is suing the city for breech of contract. Specifically, Patterson-Stevens Inc., based out of Tonawanda, is claiming the city … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Recovers Body of Missing Jamestown Man
NORTH HARMONY - Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office deputies have located the body of a man in Chautauqua Lake who was reported missing on Sunday afternoon. Authorities recovered the body of 46-year-old Brian Twardeski of Jamestown on late Monday … [Read more...]
City Man Dies in Town of Poland Canoeing Accident
POLAND, NY - A city man has reportedly died after being involved in a canoeing accident on the Conewango Creek in the town of Poland. ErieNewsNow reports State Police were called to the scene of a canoe accident that took place early Saturday … [Read more...]
Fredonia Man Dies in Motorcycle Mishap
POMFRET - New York State police report a weekend motorcycle accident has taken the life of a Fredonia man. Police say 31-year-old Timothy Vogt was riding with three other motorcyclists on Fredonia-Stockton Road in the town of Pomfret shortly after … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged Following Attempted Bank Robbery
FALCONER - A man is facing charges after allegedly attempting to rob a bank just outside of Falconer on Monday morning. Town of Ellicott Police say 38-year-old Jason Maisonet entered the Community Bank on E. Main Street Extension around 11:50 a.m. … [Read more...]
