JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center will open to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 1 and officials there say they are ready to go. RELATED: WRFA Interview with NCC Director Journey Gunderson Also ready to go is the city of Jamestown, which is … [Read more...]
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Gillibrand Uses NCC as Backdrop to Announce Increase in Historic Preservation Funding
JAMESTOWN - U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was in Jamestown Monday morning to use the National Comedy Center as a backdrop for her announcement of more federal funding for the federal historic preservation grant program. Gillibrand said federal … [Read more...]
For Second Month in a Row, Resident Calls on Mayor to Appoint New City Constable
JAMESTOWN - The call for Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi to appoint a third constable for the city was once again made during Monday night’s city council voting session. Frewsburg Resident and city landlord Harold Whitford appeared before the city … [Read more...]
Gillibrand to Appear at NCC Monday to Highlight Federal Historic Preservation Program
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center opens this Wednesday, Aug. 1 and all the last minute details are falling into place. As part of the NCC opening, several special guests are expected to make their way to Jamestown this week, starting Monday … [Read more...]
Two Charged Following High-Speed Chase on I-86
SHERMAN - Two people from Erie are facing charges after leading police on a high speed chase Saturday. Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies say 48-year-old William Lisek and 36-year-old Shaline Pepperman were listed on Erie Top Ten most wanted. When … [Read more...]
Councilman’s Effort to Increase Public Dialogue with City Officials to be Outlined Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will hold its monthly voting session Monday night with a mosty routine agenda. Most of the items on the agenda focus on small change orders for various city construction projects, along with the lifting of … [Read more...]
City Police Release Name of Shooting Victim
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department has released the name of the man who was shot Tuesday morning and died the next day as a result of his injuries. City police say 30-year-old William J. Michishima was taken off life support Wednesday at … [Read more...]
State Police PBA Endorses Quattrone for County Sheriff
JAMESTOWN - The man seeking to challenge long-time Sheriff Joe Gerace in this year’s election has received an endorsement from a group of law enforcement officers. On Thursday the New York State Troopers PBA endorsed Republican Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Reed Supports $12 Billion Ag Relief Package as Farmers Struggle with Retaliatory Tariffs
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is offering his thoughts on the $12 billion farm relief package being proposed by the Donald Trump administration through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The aid is intended to provide short … [Read more...]
Traffic Stop in Gerry Results in Three Arrested on Drug-Related Charges
GERRY - Three people have been arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop on Gerry-Ellington Road in the Town of Gerry. New York State Police say a vehicle was pulled over yesterday for a traffic violation and during the traffic stop, the … [Read more...]
