PORTLAND - New York State Police have identified the body that was found along Route 20 in the town of Portland this past weekend and say they are treating the death as “suspicious.” Police say the body belonged to 47-year-old Brian Heyden, a … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Young to Be Sentenced in Pennsylvania Court on Thursday for Arson
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man accused of intentionally setting a dozen fires in March 2017 is scheduled to be sentenced on a separate arson charge tomorrow in Butler County Court, Pennsylvania. The Post-Journal is reporting that 20 year-old Jonathan … [Read more...]
Reed, HUD Regional Administrator Tour CDBG Communities
JAMESTOWN - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) took time out during his weekly conference call on Tuesday to highlight his effort education federal officials about how a pool of federal funding aimed at community redevelopment has helped … [Read more...]
Jamestown Brothers Plead Guilty to Federal Drug Charges
BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Tuesday, April 24 that Matthew Jones, 33, and Beau Jones, 31, both of Jamestown, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, … [Read more...]
Council Members Discuss Ways to Address Deer Population in City
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council could soon be taking a closer look at what some say is a growing problem of deer within the city limits. During Monday Night’s Jamestown City Council work session, councilman Andrew Liuzzo (R-At Large) said … [Read more...]
Westfield Man Dies Following Car-Pedestrian Accident
WESTFIELD - No charges are being filed in a car-pedestrian accident that led to an individual’s death. Westfield Police say 65-year-old Thomas Baideme of Westfield was crossing Main St. in the village and was hit by a vehicle exiting the … [Read more...]
City Man Arrested on Gun, Drug Charges
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is behind bars after police responded to his residence for a report of a domestic incident and discovered drugs and weapons inside. The Jamestown Police Department charged 45 year-old Danny Michael III late Saturday … [Read more...]
City Man Charged with Medicaid Fraud After Allegedly Filing False Transportation Expenses
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man has been arrested for Medicaid fraud after he allegedly stole more than $7,500 from the state healthcare program by submitting false claims for rides for a Medicaid recipient. The State Attorney General’s Office says … [Read more...]
Jamestown Voters to Act on Two Propositions in Addition to School Budget, School Board Election
JAMESTOWN - When Jamestown School District residents go to the voting booths on May 15, they not only will vote on an $86.23 million school budget and two Board of Education seats, but will also have two propositions to decide on. One proposition … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools to Hold Kindergarten Registration for Students New to the District
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools will hold a Kindergarten Registration for Fall 2018 this Friday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the district administration offices, 197 Martin Road. The registration is only for students who are new to the … [Read more...]
