JAMESTOWN - Schools will be holding the public vote regarding the proposed sale of the Crescent Street Warehouse at 504 and 510 Crescent Street in Jamestown Monday, Oct. 30 from noon to 9 p.m. Any registered voter in Jamestown is eligible to vote on … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
USA World Juniors Team to Play at Northwest Arena in December
JAMESTOWN - Some of the best young hockey players from around the world will be coming to Jamestown later this year. The World Juniors Exhibition Games presented by DoubleTree by Hilton Jamestown are coming to the Northwest Arena this December. On … [Read more...]
City Woman Charged Following Thursday Evening Armed Robbery
JAMESTOWN - A city woman is awaiting arraignment Friday morning following an investigation into an alleged armed robbery that reportedly took place early Thursday night in Jamestown. City police say the incident took place at 6:05 p.m. when … [Read more...]
Robbins Makes Plea Deal with District Attorney’s Office, Avoids Murder Trial
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown man accused of shooting and killing his estranged wife last year has reached a plea agreement with the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office, just moments before his trial was to get underway. The Jamestown … [Read more...]
Overnight Fire on City’s West Side Forces Temporary Closure of Fairmount Ave.
JAMESTOWN - The Post-Journal is reporting a structure fire broke out at a vacant property on Whitley Ave. on the city's west side early Friday morning. The blaze was called in just before 4 a.m. and was the second time firefighters were summoned … [Read more...]
BPU Warning Customers that Scams Continue to Take Place in Jamestown Area
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is again warning customers to be vigilant following two more scams that have reportedly taken place in the city. According to BPU spokesperson Becky Robbins, a person reportedly showed up at a … [Read more...]
City Man Charged with Illegal Gun, Drug Possession Following Traffic Stop
JAMESTOWN - A loaded pistol and cocaine were discovered following a traffic stop Wednesday night in Jamestown. Jamestown Police stopped a vehicle around 9 p.m. in the 800 block of Prendergast Ave. after observing the driver failing to signal a … [Read more...]
State Funding Lawsuit Involving Jamestown, Seven Other Cities, Sees New Life Following Appeals Court Decision
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools received some good news in court on Thursday. A state appeals court unanimously reversed a trial judge’s 2016 ruling that had dismissed the Maisto v. New York case, which is also known as the small cities … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Budget with No Tax Increase
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has unanimously approved a 2018 budget that contains no tax increase. During last night’s meeting, lawmakers approved a revised $234 million spending plan that contains a slight tax decrease of $0.04 … [Read more...]
Legislature Approves Sewer Extension Resolution for Stow
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature held a public hearing Wednesday on a proposed $16.9 million extension of the South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer Districts in North Harmony, which would involve providing sewer service to 240 parcels of … [Read more...]
