JAMESTOWN - The weather was cooperative for about two dozen local Alstar EMS employees on Wednesday who held their informational picket in front of UPMC Chautauqua hospital on Foote Ave. The move was an effort to raise awareness about low wages … [Read more...]
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City Police Identify City Woman as Driver Involved in Hit-And-Run in Front of Hospital
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have released the name of the driver involved in a hit-and-run incident that took place April 16 on Foote Ave. in front of the UPMC Chautauqua hospital. City police say 52-year-old Tammy Sawyer turned herself in on … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Locate Vehicle, Driver Involved in April 16 Hit-And-Run Incident in Front of Hospital
JAMESTOWN - City police have reportedly found the vehicle and driver who was allegedly involved in a hit and run incident last month in front of UPMC Chautauqua. According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, Jamestown Police on Tuesday … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Votes to Challenge Supreme Court Ruling on Police Union Arbitration
JAMESTOWN - The legal battle over a 2-year contract between the city of Jamestown and its police union is not over. On Monday night the Jamestown City Council voted 8 to 1 in favor of appealing a recent State Supreme Court Decision that upheld an … [Read more...]
YWCA of Jamestown Holds Stand Against Racism Pledge Signing Event
JAMESTOWN - Dozens of community members stopped by the YWCA of Jamestown Thursday to take part in the YWCA Jamestown's "Stand Against Racism" Pledge Signing event. According to YWCA executive director Jacqueline Chiarot Phelps, the event was one … [Read more...]
National Institute on Drug Abuse Grant to Address Opioid Crisis in Chautauqua, 14 Other Counties
MAYVILLE - Local officials in Mayville say a major university in New York City will be partnering with 15 New York counties, including Chautauqua County, to help battle the opioid crisis. On Thursday it was announced that Columbia University’s … [Read more...]
Reed Ties House Obstruction Investigation to Impeachment Efforts, Says American People Will Reject That as a Priority
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY-23) continued his support of President Donald Trump Wednesday when it comes to the Mueller Report. Last Thursday a redacted version of special investigator Robert Mueller's report was made public. … [Read more...]
YWCA of Jamestown to Hold “Stand Against Racism” Event on Thursday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - The YWCA of Jamestown will kick off the re-start of their Social Justice Committee with a “Stand Against Racism” event and pledge signing this afternoon. The YWCA says it is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Area Man Charged Following Robbery in Warren County
MAYVILLE - A Jamestown area man was taken into custody this week after allegedly threatening another man at gunpoint and leaving him “completely nude and in the dark" in a rural area of Warren County, PA. The Post-Journal says 23-year-old Thomas … [Read more...]
County Legislature Appoints Martin Proctor to Fill Empty District 18 Seat
MAYVILLE - The legislature Wednesday night approved an emergency resolution to appoint Martin Proctor (R-Findley Lake) to fill the District 18 seat on the Chautauqua County Legislature to finish the unexpired term of David Himelein (R-Findley Lake), … [Read more...]
