MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that the body of a Conewango Valley Man who went missing in Chautauqua Lake while Tubing last weekend has been located. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office says the body of 48-year … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Olean Couple Face Charges Following Unlawful Imprisonment Investigation
JAMESTOWN - A couple reportedly from Olean, NY face several charges, including five counts of child endangerment and unlawful imprisonment, after being arrested early Thursday morning on Jamestown's north side. Jamestown police say officers were … [Read more...]
Coordinator Named for Chautauqua County Education Coalition
DUNKIRK - The Chautauqua County Education Coalition is announcing the recent hiring of Laura Pless as its Coordinator. Pless was most recently Superintendent of Schools at Amherst Central School District and previously served as Superintendent of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police, Federal ATF Agents Seize 55 Stolen Guns, Arrest Two City Residents
JAMESTOWN, NY - Jamestown police are announcing the arrest of two city men following an investigation into dozens of guns that were stolen from central pennsylvania. According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, on Friday, June 17 at … [Read more...]
House GOP Committee Releases Benghazi Report, Reed Says Obama Administration Must be Held Accountable
WASHINGTON - House Republicans on the Benghazi Select Committee released their long-awaited report today. Committee members say their findings show that the administration was culpable, specifically pointing to politically motivated bureaucratic … [Read more...]
State Announces Hotline for Reporting Zombie Properties
ALBANY - New Yorkers who are concerned with vacant or abandoned houses in their neighborhood can now report them to a state agency. On Tuesday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the creation of a Zombie Property hotline at the New York State … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Indicted Following Federal Investigation Into Trafficking of Ecstasy
BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney William Hochul Jr. announced Tuesday that a federal grand jury has returned a 14 count indictment against three men – including one from Jamestown – for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. Hochul said that 32 … [Read more...]
City Summer Banshell Concert Series to Feature Swedish Music and Dancers
JAMESTOWN - The City Summer Bandshell Concert series will feature a concert by the Jamestown Municipal Band that is sponsored by the Scandinavian Studies Program. The concert, as directed by Rick Lundquist, will be held at 7pm, Wednesday, June 29 … [Read more...]
City Council Approves $350,000 Loan for Downtown Hotel, Slated to Open in Fall 2017
JAMESTOWN - The effort to renovate a downtown hotel and make it the city’s only full-service hotel, complete with a restaurant and conference center, will soon be moving forward. That’s according to Jamestown Development Director Vince DeJoy, who … [Read more...]
City Council Endorses Wintergarden Plaza Phase II Grant Request
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council Monday night gave its approval to endorse a grant application that could help to add improvements to the Wintergarden Plaza. The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC) is the entity that is applying for a … [Read more...]
