BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney James Kennedy Jr. in Buffalo has announced that a Jamestown who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute MDA, also known as “Molly,” was sentenced to 30 months in prison. 34 year old Barrett Johnson was accused … [Read more...]
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Young, Senate GOP Announce Legislation to Treat Mass Shootings as Acts of Terrorism
ALBANY - There is a major gap between how government and law enforcement treat different kinds of potential threats against the civilian populace. That’s according to Sen. Cathy Young (R-Olean), who said that in the wake of yet another mass … [Read more...]
State GOP Announces Candidate to Run Against Gillibrand in November
NEW YORK - Chele Farley was chosen Friday by New York state GOP leaders to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in this fall's election. Chele Farley for Senate Webpage Farley is a private equity executive and Republican Party … [Read more...]
Felon who Turned Life Around, Received Law Degree to Speak at Jackson Center Friday, March 9
JAMESTOWN – The Robert H. Jackson Center will present attorney and author TheArthur Duncan, II on Friday, March 9 at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Duncan’s journey takes him from a difficult home life, gang run-ins in Los Angeles, and trafficking drugs … [Read more...]
Democratic Candidates for Congress Begin Circulating Petitions, Seeking Signatures on Tuesday, March 6
The Democratic candidates who want to run against Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) in November can start circulating nominating petitions Tuesday, March 6. So far at least nine individuals have announced they would be seeking the Democratic … [Read more...]
Condemned Properties to be Discussed at City Housing Committee Meeting Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - City Development Director Vince DeJoy will lead a discussion on condemned properties in the city when he meets with the Jamestown City Council's housing committee tonight in City Hall. The agenda for the housing committee meeting also … [Read more...]
Teresi Offers Update in Annexation Case, Still No Date Set for Arguments
JAMESTOWN - The legal battle between the city of Jamestown and the Town of Ellicott/Village of Falconer over the proposed Annexation of the Board of Public Utilities Dow Street Substation could be moving forward later this month. Jamestown Mayor … [Read more...]
Health Services Offered at Jamestown’s School-Based Health Center
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown school officials are reminding parents that the high school has a School-Based Health Center (SBHC) in place to help students stay healthy so they can reach their full education potential. Thanks to collaboration between … [Read more...]
Winter Storm Warning Issued for Jamestown, Western Southern Tier
JAMESTOWN - The area has had a break from winter the past several days but that will soon change starting later Thursday. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties… … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Bonding for $16.9 Million Sewer District Project
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night approved $16.9 million in bonds to pay for the design and construction of a South Chautauqua Lake Sewer District extension. According to the Post-Journal, another resolution was also … [Read more...]
