WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) continued to champion U.S. manufacturing jobs by offering a resolution in the House to recognize Oct. 7 as National Manufacturing Day. Reed introduced the resolution on Thursday, which recognizes … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
2016 United Way Campaign Kicks Off at Jamestown Boys & Girls Club
JAMESTOWN - The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County’s 2016 Campaign kicked off Wednesday afternoon at the Jamestown Boys and Girls Club. During the event, officials announced the goal for this year’s campaign is $1.3 million, with campaign … [Read more...]
Harmony Man Arrested on Warrant, Drugs Also Found
CELORON - A town of Harmony man wanted by authorities in both New York and Pennsylvania is in police custody. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office says 28 year-old James Chase of Niobe was spotted driving in Celoron by sheriff deputies Wednesday … [Read more...]
Oktobenefist to Benefit the St. Susan Center is Sunday at STBC
LAKEWOOD - The Final preparations are underway for St. Susan Center’s 9th Annual Oktobenefest – taking place this Sunday, September 18 from noon to 3 p.m. at Southern Tier Brewing Company in Lakewood. During that time a portion of all proceeds … [Read more...]
Schneiderman Opens Investigation into Trump Foundation
ALBANY - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has opened an investigation into the Donald Trump Foundation. The probe will focus on several topics related to the GOP nominee’s charity, including its 2013 $25,000 donation to Florida Attorney … [Read more...]
Sullivan Wins GOP Primary for Family Court Judge
MAYVILLE - Fredonia area attorney Michael Sullivan has won the Republican primary for Chautauqua County Family Court Judge. According to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Sullivan brought in nearly 1,355 votes, compared to the 958 votes … [Read more...]
Geise Accepts Job in Monroe County
ROCHESTER - An official in local and regional economic development will be leaving for a job in Rochester. Mark Geise, who serves as Senior Planner for the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation and prior to that was the Deputy Economic Development … [Read more...]
Lakewood Man Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter, DWI Following Sept. 2 Fatal Crash
ELLERY - The Lakewood man involved in a fatal motor vehicle crash earlier this month has been charged with vehicular manslaughter. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office says the Town of Ellery court issued an arrest warrant Monday for 29 year-old … [Read more...]
City Man Charged Following Early Monday Morning Stabbing Incident
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is facing assault charges after he allegedly stabbed another individual in the chest. City police say 56 year-old Robert Gifford is accused of stabbing the victim early Monday morning on the city’s south side. According … [Read more...]
House Ways and Means Committee Targets College Endowments to Combat Spikes in Tuition
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) will be attending a hearing today in Washington that will focus on the dramatic growth of college endowments. Reed – who sits on the House Ways and Means Committee – will participate with other … [Read more...]
