BEMUS POINT - A small portion of Chautauqua Lake will be treated with chemical herbicide starting today in an effort to fight an overabundance of weeds. The Post-Journal is reporting the treatment will take place in areas of Bemus Bay after the … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Resident Calls for Resignation of Five Zoning Board Members in Wake of Sheldon House Decision
(EDITOR'S NOTE: Published June 23, 2017 at 9:56 a.m.; Revised June 23, 2017 at 10:40 a.m.) JAMESTOWN - An individual who had made an offer to Jamestown Community College to purchase the Sheldon House and keep it as a residential property has some … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania State Police Investigate Shooting Incident in Chandler’s Valley that Left One Dead, One Injured
SUGAR GROVE - Authorities in Pennsylvania are providing more details into a shooting incident that took place Wednesday afternoon in Sugar Grove Township that left one person dead and another injured. The Post-Journal is reporting that State … [Read more...]
Body of Missing Westfield Man Found, Foul Play Not Suspected
WESTFIELD - The body of a Westfield man reported missing since June 12 was discovered Wednesday afternoon in the village. Westfield police were called to a location off Bourne Street at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, where the body of Patrick Thompson … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Investigation Continues into Cause of Downtown Fire at Historic Arcade Building
JAMESTOWN - The investigation continues into a major fire that broke out at the historic Arcade Building on North Main Street in downtown Jamestown on Wednesday afternoon. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The call to the fire came in around … [Read more...]
Jamestown Native Eddie Sundquist Announces Candidacy for Congress
JAMESTOWN - Even though it’s still nearly a year-and-a-half away, a Jamestown residents is officially throwing his hat into the ring to challenge Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) in the 2018 election. Area attorney Eddie Sundquist this morning … [Read more...]
District Attorney Discusses Need for Increased Staffing with County Public Safety Committee
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson says increased caseloads is leading to his request for increased staffing. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that Swanson appeared before the county legislature’s public safety … [Read more...]
City Officials Announce Upgrades to City Website to Help Residents Report Code Enforcement Issues
JAMESTOWN - Residents in Jamestown who have concerns about neighboring properties will now have another method of reporting those complaints to city housing enforcement. On Monday night City Development Director Vince DeJoy walked the Jamestown … [Read more...]
Reed Calls for More Respect in Wake of Arlington Shooting Incident
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) has offered his thoughts on the shooting incident that took place last week in Washington DC that critically injured one of his colleagues. Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, the House majority … [Read more...]
Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Westfield Man
WESTFIELD - A search continues for a missing 31 year-old Westfield Man who was last seen nine days ago. Westfield Police are asking the public for information that could lead to helping to locate 31-year-old Patrick Thompson, last seen on Monday, … [Read more...]
