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...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
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...]
Winter Storm Leads to Cancellations and Closings Across Chautauqua County
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...]
