JAMESTOWN - Three Jamestown men have been arrested and charged for allegedly making meth in a Sixth Street apartment. Jamestown police and members of the city fire department were called to 212 W. Sixth Street shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday for a … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Report: Domestic Violence Calls on the Rise in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The Post-Journal is reporting that Domestic Violence incidents in Jamestown were up significantly in 2016, compared to previous years. Information provide by Project Crossroads shows policed responded to a total of 1,630 domestic … [Read more...]
Gus Macker Makes a Return to Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is returning to Jamestown later this spring. The Jamestown Post-Journal, Dunkirk Observer, and Times Observer of Warren are teaming up to bring back the popular 3-on-3 tournament to downtown … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Selects Search Consultant for Superintendent Search
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board has selected Western New York Educational Service Council as their search consultant for the purpose of conducting a superintendent search. The decision was made following a special board meeting on Thursday … [Read more...]
State Legislature Brings Forward Alternate Plans for Governor’s Excelsior Scholarship Program
ALBANY - Both the State Assembly and State Senate's one-house budgets have recommended changes to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s $163 million proposal to offer free tuition at public colleges in New York to some middle-class students. Cuomo’s plan – known as … [Read more...]
Stepped Up DWI Enforcement Planned for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
MAVYILLE - Friday is St. Patricks Day and there’s a lot of fun and entertainment scheduled for the whole weekend across Chautauqua County, but those who plan to celebrate are being reminded to do so responsibly. Chautauqua County police agencies … [Read more...]
Maple Weekend Begins March 18 in Chautauqua County
LAKEWOOD - A sweet event is happening this weekend and next weekend across Chautauqua County. The annual Maple Weekend promotion is taking place and residents are invited to stop by participating maple producers to learn more about the process of … [Read more...]
Northwest Arena to Host American Special Hockey Association Tournament
JAMESTOWN - The American Special Hockey Association returns to Northwest Arena for their annual Special Hockey Extravaganza tournament. This three-day tournament will run Friday through Sunday and will feature over forty games, a sled hockey … [Read more...]
Trump Budget Increase Military Spending, Slashes Domestic Programs
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump released the first budget blueprint of his new administration on Thursday, and it appears he’s held to his promise to build up the U.S. military while slashing domestic spending - even for programs that benefit the … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Gets Preliminary Look at Manageable 2017-18 Budget
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School District won’t be facing any layoffs and residents won’t see a tax increase in the 2017-18 school budget. That was the message Wednesday night from District Finance Director Vern Connors, who delivered a … [Read more...]
