JAMESTOWN - The body of a missing Falconer man was recovered from Chautauqua Lake on Monday following nearly 48 hours of searching. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says divers found the body of 47-year-old Timothy Yocum around 2:50 p.m. He … [Read more...]
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Teresi: City Remains Focused on Solving Financial Challenges While Also Promoting Quality of Life, Tourism Projects
JAMESTOWN - There’s been a heavy focus on development projects aimed at tourism and quality of life in recent months in the city of Jamestown, but Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi said that the city is still focused on trying to solve its financial … [Read more...]
Search Continues for Missing Boater on Chautauqua Lake
LAKEWOOD - Local authorities are still looking for a missing boater who was believed to be on Chautauqua Lake Saturday afternoon. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says 47 year-old Timothy Yocum of Falconer was believed to have taken his boat … [Read more...]
Power Outage Reported Saturday Night in Jamestown BPU Service Area
JAMESTOWN - A large number of residents in the city of Jamestown were without power for a period of time over the weekend. The power outage took place Saturday Night shortly after 11 p.m. and continued into early Sunday morning. According to … [Read more...]
2018 Chautauqua County Fair Begins Monday in Dunkirk
DUNKIRK - The Chautauqua County Fair begins Monday, July 16 in Dunkirk and will continue throughout the week with the annual tradition of holding special events, providing amusement-park rides on the midway, and featuring some of the best animals and … [Read more...]
City Council Holds Special Voting Session Monday Night to Act on St. Luke’s Resolution
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will hold a work session tonight at city hall. A special vote will also take place so the city can act on a resolution approving and endorsing the application for renovation and historic preservation grant … [Read more...]
Family Member Reports Death of Missing Pennsylvania Man Last Seen at Local Music Festival
SHERMAN, NY - The sister of the Warren County, Pennsylvania man who was last seen early Saturday morning, July 7 at the Great Blue Heron Music Festival is reporting on social media that he has passed away. Heather Burkett, the sister of … [Read more...]
Ellery Town Board Votes Down Siting for Domestic Violence Shelter
ELLERY - The Salvation Army will have to look for another location for it's Anew Center after the Ellery Board rejected a proposal for the facility to be located at an undisclosed location in the town. The Post-Journal reports the board voted 3 to … [Read more...]
Congress to Vote on Bill Recognizing National Comedy Center
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) announced Thursday that his bill to officially designate the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, and recognize it as the only museum of its kind that exists for the exclusive purpose of celebrating … [Read more...]
Police Seek Public’s Help in Search for Missing Warren County Man
SHERMAN - Local and state police agencies are searching for a Warren County man who was last seen at the Great Blue Heron Music Festival in Sherman. According to a flyer circulating on social media, Sven Blumquist was last seen early Saturday … [Read more...]
