JAMESTOWN - A group of local residents gathered in downtown Jamestown Wednesday afternoon in front of Congressman Tom Reed’s (R-Corning, NY 23) Jamestown office to share their feelings about the GOP tax reform plan. About two dozen residents … [Read more...]
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Jamestown Police Arrest Suspect Who Allegedly Set Woman on Fire During Domestic Incident
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have arrested a man who they say allegedly set a female victim on fire during a domestic incident. According to a media release sent out by JPD Capt. Robert Samuelson, Jamestown Police arrived at the scene at at 210 … [Read more...]
2017 Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade is Friday Night
JAMESTOWN - The weather should cooperate for the annual Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade, taking place Friday night along third street. Thousands of people are expected to line the streets for the Winter Games Christmas Parade and Holiday … [Read more...]
Jadlowski Indicted on Manslaughter Charge in Connection to Fatal Hunting Incident
JAMESTOWN - The Sherman man who authorities say shot and killed his neighbor while hunting the day before Thanksgiving has been indicted on a manslaughter charge. On Thursday Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson and County Sheriff … [Read more...]
James Prendergast Library Board Holds Meeting to Discuss Fate of Unsold Artwork
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library board of trustees held a special meeting Thursday determine how to proceed with six classic oil paintings by European artists that were not sold during a recent auction at Sotheby’s. On Nov. 21 a total of … [Read more...]
Update on Fatal Shooting in Sherman Expected Thursday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - The public will likely find out later today whether or not charges will be filed against the Sherman hunter who shot and killed his neighbor while out hunting early in the evening on the day before Thanksgiving. The Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Prendergast Board to Meet Thursday Afternoon to Discuss Unsold Paintings
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library board of trustees will hold an emergency meeting Thursday afternoon, Nov. 30, to determine how to proceed with six paintings in its classic art collection that failed to sell at auction earlier this … [Read more...]
Accidental Shooting Death to Go Before Grand Jury to Determine if Criminal Charges will be Filed
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson tells WRFA that a Chautauqua County grand jury will determine whether there is enough evidence to bring charges against the Sherman man who shot and killed his neighbor while … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Stabbing Homicide on Willard St.
[UPDATE - 8:52 a.m., Wednesday]: The Jamestown Police are now releasing the name of the victim from the homicide that occurred at Willard St at Peterson St. in Jamestown. The victim has been identified as 22-year-old Dylan E. Ownbey. According … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Seek Information Connected to Armed Robbery at West Side Gas Station
JAMESTOWN -Jamestown Police are asking for the public’s helping in finding the suspect involved in an armed robbery that took place on the city’s west side at a the Kwik Fill gas station early Tuesday morning. The robbery occurred around 2 a.m. at … [Read more...]
