JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Brewing Company will now likely open at some point in early 2019. That’s according to a story in the Jamestown Post-Journal, which says the business is currently waiting on an environmental remediation to take place at … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City Man Charged in Domestic Incident Involving Disconnection of Gas Line
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested early Friday night for allegedly unhooking a stove’s gas line in an attempt to harm people inside a residence on the city’s north side. Jamestown Police say they arrested Justin Traver after being called to … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Announces 2019 Inductees
JAMESTOWN - The Board of Directors of the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame has announced the inductees who will comprise the Class of 2019. The living inductees are Cheryl Bailey (Southwestern, Track & Field), Tiffany Decker (Jamestown, … [Read more...]
WCA President and CEO to Retire and End of Year
JAMESTOWN - The head of UPMC Chautauqua – formerly WCA Hospital – will be stepping down from her position at the end of this year. That’s according to an article in Friday’s Post-Journal, which says UPMC Chautauqua president and CEO Betsy Wright … [Read more...]
County Receives State Grant to Focus on Water and Wastewater Cooperative
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County was recently awarded $1.2 million through New York State’s Municipal Restructuring Fund (MRF) to develop a Water and Wastewater Cooperative. The project was originally included in the 2017 Municipal Consolidation and … [Read more...]
County DA and Sheriff Announce Indictment in 2008 Murder
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson and Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace announced Thursday that a Mayville man has been indicted for the November 2008 murder of 55-year-old Jeffrey Johnson. Rance “Randy” Freeman, … [Read more...]
City Man Faces Charges After Loaded Handgun Found in Vehicle in JCC Parking Lot
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man has been charged for criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds after a loaded handgun was found in a vehicle parked in a lot at Jamestown Community College. According to the Jamestown Police Department, officers … [Read more...]
Legislature Votes Down Residency Resolution for County Assistant District Attorneys
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night voted down a resolution that would have allowed the County District Attorney’s office to hire a limited number of assistant district attorneys who live outside of the county. The vote was … [Read more...]
County Legislature Tables Funding Request for Weed Removal
MAYVILLE - The wintry weather didn’t prevent the Chautauqua County Legislature from holding its monthly voting session Wednesday night in Mayville. During the meeting the legislature unanimously tabled a resolution that would have provided over … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Downtown Jamestown Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration Set for Friday!
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is pleased to announce that the annual Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration, presented by The Resource Center, will feature pre-parade musical entertainment, a … [Read more...]
