MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson announced the following sentence in Chautauqua County Court: Keith Robbins, 37, of Jamestown, was sentenced Monday on one count of Manslaughter in the 1st Degree. The sentence stems … [Read more...]
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Reed Schedules Three Town Hall for Saturday in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus Counties
JAMESTOWN - Local residents who want to talk with Congressman Tom Reed in person and share their thoughts and concerns about what is happening in Washington will have an opportunity to do so on Saturday. Weather permitting, Congressman Reed will … [Read more...]
Lake Effect Snow Warning Issued for Chautauqua County from Friday Night Through Saturday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - The National Weather Service has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties, including the city of Jamestown, from 7 p.m. Friday until 4 p.m. Saturday. Forecasters say Heavy lake effect snow is expected … [Read more...]
FCC Votes to Repeal Obama Era Net Neutrality Regulations, New York AG to Lead Lawsuit Against Repeal
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted along party lines Thursday to repeal landmark 2015 rules aimed at ensuring a free and open internet. The approval of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s proposal in a 3-2 vote marked a victory for … [Read more...]
Police Seek Public’s Help in Wednesday Stabbing Incident on Sampson St.
JAMESTOWN - City police are seeking information regarding a stabbing late Wednesday that sent one person to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers and EMS crews were notified of the stabbing at 125 Sampson St. around 8:15 … [Read more...]
Economic Development Council Awards $327,500 in Funding to Jamestown, $9.5 Million throughout Chautauqua County
ALBANY - The effort to continue the redevelopment of downtown Jamestown received another boost on Wednesday. The New York State Regional Economic Development Council announced that three projects in the city will receive $327,500 in state funding … [Read more...]
Resolution to Eliminate Free 2-Hour Parking Downtown will Likely be Tabled
JAMESTOWN - A proposal to eliminate all 2-hour courtesy (free) parking spaces in downtown Jamestown will likely be tabled later this month. Jamestown city councilman and finance committee chair Tony Dolce told WRFA Wednesday that he will recommend … [Read more...]
City Officials Receive Details on Northwest Arena Expansion Plan
AMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council this week learned more about the sale of a piece of city land in downtown Jamestown that will be used to help in the expansion effort of the Northwest Arena. The Arena wants to build an addition along the … [Read more...]
Southwestern School District Voters Approve Capitol Improvements Project
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that Voters in the Southwestern School District have approved a capital improvements project and an energy performance contract in a special vote held on Tuesday. Both propositions were passed by … [Read more...]
Reed Calls Recent Attention to Sexual Assault and Harassment Cases a ‘Watershed Moment’, Stops Short of Supporting Investigation of Trump
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is weighing in on the sexual assault scandals that have rocked politics in recent months. During a conference call with regional media on Tuesday, Reed said America is witnessing what he calls a … [Read more...]
