JAMESTOWN - Despite her efforts at recovery, 23-year-old McKenzie Paulson passed away this past June from her struggle with drugs. In celebration of her 24th birthday, Be Part of the Solution is sponsoring a Drug Addiction and Recovery Awareness … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City Police Investigate Sunday Night Stabbing Homicide on Lakeview Ave.
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are investigating a homicide that took place Sunday night on the city’s north side. According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, the incident took place at 8:45 p.m. Sunday at 501 Lakeview Ave. Police say 23 … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Judge Upholds Zoning Board Decision Regarding Sheldon House Variance
MAYVILLE – A group of north side residents have lost in their effort to overturn a recent decision by the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals to grant a variance for the Sheldon House. A recent report by the Jamestown Post-Journal says that Supreme … [Read more...]
Reed Holds Roundtable Discussion with Veterans in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Congressman Tom Reed was in Jamestown Friday afternoon to leaders of local veteran groups. Reed held a closed door meeting with local vets at the Vietnam Veterans for America as part of an effort to have an open and frank dialogue with … [Read more...]
Plumb Says Reed Hasn’t Done Enough to Support Veterans, Criticizes Congressman for Cuts to Funding
JAMESTOWN - Congressman Tom Reed’s opponent in the 2016 election says he hasn’t done nearly enough to help veterans since he came to Washington. As congressman Reed was preparing to meet with local veterans in the Jamestown area on Friday, John … [Read more...]
Rainy Weather Puts Several Events on Hold
JAMESTOWN - The area is finally getting some much needed rain and that trend is expected to continue on into this weekend. While many people - especially farmers and local growers - are thankful for the precipitation, the wet weather is also … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County History Fair is August 13 – 14
50 different historical groups will be in Mayville, NY MAYVILLE, NY – Chautauqua County’s historical museums, associations and historians will come together in Mayville, Aug. 13 and 14 for a History Fair. The event will take place at Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Draws Attendees from 41 States
JAMESTOWN - The numbers are in and the 2016 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival brought in thousands of people from across the country. In fact, the four-day event drew attendees from 41 different states to downtown Jamestown. That's according to … [Read more...]
Afternoon Downpour Wreaks Havoc for Local Motorists
JAMESTOWN - Residents and motorists in Jamestown spent much of Wednesday night recovering from a strong summer downpour that hit the area. Late in the afternoon the national weather service issued a flash flood warning, and at about 5:30 p.m. a … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Receives $1.7 Million Grant from U.S. Department of Commerce
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center (NCC) in Jamestown is receiving funding from the federal government to help ensure the project moves forward and is completed next year. On Wednesday afternoon Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) … [Read more...]
