JAMESTOWN - Police are continuing their investigation into a home invasion that led to one person being shot and seriously injured early Saturday night. According to information released by Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, the incident … [Read more...]
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Prendergast Library to Appoint New President for 2018
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library Association's Board of Trustees will have a new president in 2018. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, the library board recently met and discussed officers for 2018, with current board vice president … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Stigma, Adequate Treatment Continue to Create Challenges in Battle Against Drug Addiction
JAMESTOWN - It was a packed house at Jamestown Community College’s Scharman Theater Tuesday night as hundreds turned out to hear six different speakers offer an update and provide information in the fight against drug addiction. The "Many Faces of … [Read more...]
Reed, House Republicans Prepare to Act on Tax Reform Plan that Guts Historic Structures Tax Credit
WASHINGTON - Republicans will try to muscle their massive tax bill through the House on Thursday. The plan, which was approved in the House Ways and Means committee last week, has garnered support from most of the GOP in the house including Rep. … [Read more...]
Five Jamestown Board of Public Utility Terms Expire at End of 2017, At Least One New Member to be Appointed
JAMESTOWN - Five out of the nine seats on the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be up for appointment at the start of 2018. The BPU is comprised of four city officials along with five citizen members. The city officials who serve on the … [Read more...]
‘Many Faces of Addiction’ Forum Set for Wednesday Night at JCC
JAMESTOWN - An event geared at raising awareness about the causes and treatment for drug addiction is happening Wednesday night, Nov. 15, at Jamestown Community College. The “Many Faces of Addiction: No One Cause, No One Solution,” is being … [Read more...]
Two Charged with Child Endangerment After Eight-Year-Old Calls 911 Following Overdose
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police have charged two city residents with Child Endangerment after a child had to call 911 following an apparent drug overdose. According to a report from the Jamestown Police Department, officers were call to an apartment … [Read more...]
Council Hears from Prendergast Library Officials, Supporters; Unlikely to Restore $50,000 Cut from Mayor’s Budget
JAMESTOWN - Supporters of the James Prendergast Library were among those on hand at Jamestown City Hall Monday night for a budget meeting between city and library officials. With the Jamestown City Council continuing to consider possible … [Read more...]
City Parking Committee Presents Recommendations to City Council
JAMESTOWN - After nearly a year-and-a-half of meetings and research, the city of Jamestown’s ad hoc Parking Advisory Committee has come forward with recommendations on how to improve parking in the downtown. During Monday’s Jamestown City Council … [Read more...]
Library Officials to Appeal for Funding Restoration During Monday Night City Council Meeting
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be hosting another budget meeting Monday night at City Hall. During the meeting representatives from the James Prendergast Library will be on hand to make the case for no funding cuts from the city for … [Read more...]
