JAMESTOWN - Much of Chautauqua County is dealing with more than a foot of snow that has fallen on the area overnight Wednesday, creating challenges for morning commuters and leading to all schools in the area being closed for the day. In addition … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City Woman Charged Following Tuesday Stabbing Incident
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown woman has been arrested following a stabbing incident that occurred Tuesday morning. The Jamestown Police Department was called at about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday to UPMC Chautauqua for a reported stabbing. Police learned a victim … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is warning the public of scams targeting citizens. The Sheriff's office has recently received several complaints regarding a phone scam that seems to target elderly people. The scammers have been … [Read more...]
The Resource Center Coordinating Marine Toys for Tots Drive
CELORON - Coming off of a record year in terms of the number of children supported through the toy drive, organizers of the local Marine Toys for Tots campaign are counting on the community’s generosity to make this year’s effort a success. For … [Read more...]
City Council Approves 2019 Budget After Heated Discussion Over Amendments
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown now has a budget in place for 2019. The Jamestown city council voted 7 to 1 Monday night to approve the $36 million spending plan as presented by Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi. Freshman councilman Andrew Liuzzo (at … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] City Will Challenge Arbitration Ruling on Police Union Contract
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has voted to appeal the arbitration board ruling that awarded members of the Kendell Club city police union a retroactive 2 percent raise in their contract covering the years … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] BPU Reaches New Contract Agreement with Town of Ellicott
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has reached a new water and sewer service agreement with the town of Ellicott. On Monday, both the BPU board and Jamestown City Council approved the 10 year contract contract. The town of … [Read more...]
Significant Lake Effect Snow Expected Through Wednesday
BUFFALO - The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Storm Warning for areas of Western New York, including all of Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties, until early Wednesday night. Forecasters say Heavy Lake Effect Snow is … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Development Open House for Falconer Postponed Until Dec. 8
UPDATE: Due to the impending weather, the Village of Falconer has postponed tonight’s Comprehensive Plan Open House. It has been rescheduled for Saturday, December 8th from 10 am-noon at the Falconer Fire Hall. - - - - FALCONER - Officials … [Read more...]
DiNapoli Says State Opioid Treatment Programs Need Better Coordination
MEDIA RELEASE: NOV 26, 2018 ALBANY - Some individuals on Medicaid receiving treatment for opioid use disorder might have received unnecessary or dangerous opioid prescriptions outside of their treatment programs, according to an audit issued … [Read more...]
