FALCONER - Truck-Lite in Falconer will be moving its Falconer headquarters to Michigan. According to reports from The Detroit News, the company that specializes in making light components for semis, trucks and other vehicles plans to invest $4 … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Runnings to Move into Former Sam’s Club Location
WEST ELLICOTT - A new occupant of the former SAMS club location on Fairmount avenue has been identified. Runnings, a retail store focusing on home, farm and outdoor products, announced over the weekend it will open two New York stores including … [Read more...]
Three Arrested in Mayville on Drug Charges
MAYVILLE - Three Jamestown residents face drug possession charges after a drug investigation last Thursday in Mayville. Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office deputies were conducting a warrant check in Mayville Thursday afternoon on Blanchard Street … [Read more...]
Sundquist, City Dems to Hold Campaign Kick Off Rally Friday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Attorney who plans to run for Mayor in November on the Democratic ticket will kick off his campaign during a rally Friday afternoon in downtown Jamestown. Last month Mayor Sam Teresi (D) announced he wasn't going to seek … [Read more...]
Teresi: State Budget Challenges Shouldn’t Impact Funding for City
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi says he doesn't expect the current budget challenges in Albany to have in impact on the city of Jamestown and its need for supplemental state aid. Reports out of Albany say state lawmakers are wrestling with a $176 … [Read more...]
Reed to Reintroduce Legislation Calling for Stiffer Penalties for Drug Dealers
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) this week announced plans to reintroduce the Help Ensure Lives are Protected (HELP) Act, a bill that would allow federal prosecutors access to more severe penalties, including life in prison or the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Invites Community to Offer Input As Officials Search for Next HS Principal
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools is looking for the community’s input on its new Jamestown High School principal by completing a short survey. The survey will be used to screen applicants for the high school principal position as well as shape … [Read more...]
Challenge to Arbitration Decision Involving Jamestown Police Union Contract Goes to Court March 18
JAMESTOWN - The case involving the City of Jamestown challenging a recent arbitration panel's decision involving a contract with its police union will go before the State Supreme Court in Chautauqua County later this month. Last October the … [Read more...]
City Resident Challenges Ranking Councilman, Looks to Force Republican Primary in Ward 2
JAMESTOWN - A city resident who's voiced concerns in the past about not enough being done to help families and neighborhoods in the city says that's why she's decided to run for the Ward 2 seat on the Jamestown City Council. Resident Raven Mason … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Association Voices Opposition to 2019 Herbicide Use Request
LAKEWOOD - While Chautauqua County executive George Borrello is asking for unity and consensus between stakeholders when it comes to the management of Chautauqua Lake, one group is still voicing its concern about the proposed use of herbicides by … [Read more...]
