JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board will hold a Public Hearing regarding the proposed 2019-20 Budget on Tuesday, May 7 at 6 p.m. in the Persell Middle School auditorium. The $90.7 million Proposed Budget - which includes no tax increase - is … [Read more...]
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Spring Water Main Flushing Begins Monday in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will begin Water Main Flushing Monday in Jamestown from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The flushing will run at those times from Monday-Friday, May 6-10; and Monday-Wednesday, May 13-15. The exception … [Read more...]
Harrison Street Bridge Slated for Replacement in 2019 Construction Season
JAMESTOWN - It appears another bridge in Jamestown will be closing down later this construction season, causing detours and delays for commuters trying to make it across town. Just months after the county finished the extensive overhaul of the … [Read more...]
Alstar Employees Hold Informational Picket to Raise Awareness of Low Wages
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...]
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...]
