JAMESTOWN - The 2018 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival continues today in Jamestown with an appearance by one of the most well-known comedians in America. Standup comic and actress Amy Schumer will perform two shows tonight at the Northwest Arena at 7 … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Accused Arsonist Arraigned on 2017 Charges, Sent to County Jail on $1 Million Cash Bail
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown man accused of setting multiple fires in the city and in Falconer early 2017 has finally been arraigned on his local charges. The Jamestown Post-Journal says 20-year-old Jonathan Young was arraigned on a 25-count … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna Center for The Arts offers two events to the public on Aug. 3
JAMESTOWN - Reg Lenna Center for The Arts offers two events to the public on Friday, Aug. 3. The Reg will reopen 3rd on 3rd Gallery in a new street level space at 5:30 p.m. Friday with a free public reception for the Instagram photo show … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY Opens to Public
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center is open for business. The state of the art, $50 million facility opened its doors to the public for the first time on Wednesday, immediately after a ribbon cutting ceremony was held featuring Gov. Andrew … [Read more...]
Teams Set for 2018 Babe Ruth World Series, First Pitch is Saturday at Diethrick Park
JAMESTOWN - The 2018 16-18 year-old Babe Ruth World Series is just a couple days away. The 8-day long tournament, which features 25 games at Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park in Jamestown, NY will feature players ages 16 to 18 and will run from … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Opens Doors to the Public on Wednesday
JAMESTOWN - After years of planning and construction, Wednesday, Aug. 1 is the day the National Comedy Center will open its doors to the public for the first time. The multi-million dollar effort is opening in conjunction with the 2018 Lucille … [Read more...]
City Man Charged Following Stabbing Investigation
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is in police custody after he allegedly stabbed a woman Monday morning on the city’s north side. Jamestown Police were called to UPMC Chautauqua for a report of a stabbing victim in the hospital emergency room. A … [Read more...]
City Man Charged Following High Speed Motorcycle Chase
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is in the city jail this morning awaiting arraignment after fleeing from police on a motorcycle Tuesday afternoon. Jamestown police say 38-year-old Joey Weise allegedly committed a traffic violation around 4:40 p.m. on … [Read more...]
County Board of Elections Announces Training Sessions for November Poll Workers
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Board of Elections Commissioners Norman Green and Brian Abram announced an open call training for any county Democrats or Republicans interested in becoming Election Day poll workers on Tuesday Nov. 6. According to … [Read more...]
City Ad Hoc Commission to Review and Recommend Salary Adjustments for Elected Offices
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council Monday Night acted on the appointment of all six members of the city's ad hoc Salary Review Commission. According to the city charter, the city is required to establish the commission in order to review and … [Read more...]
