MAYVILLE - A Mayville man faces multiple drug charges following an investigation by local authorities. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office reports that 26 year-old Kyle Langer was charged Tuesday afternoon following an investigation by the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City Council Approves JCC Sale of Sheldon House to Lynn Development Group
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has given its approval to Jamestown Community College selling the historic Sheldon House to the Lynn Development Group. On Monday night the council voted 8-0 in favor of JCC selling the Lakeview Ave. property … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Several Events Set for Hope & Healing Week in Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN - A group of local healthcare organizations are partnering together to present a week-long series of events and activities geared toward raising awareness of and fighting substance abuse in the community. WRFA public affairs director … [Read more...]
DEC Announces Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week
ALBANY - State environmental officials are continuing in the effort to raise awareness about the fight against an invasive species that is threatening trees across the northeast. The Sixth Annual Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Awareness Week is now … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Sheldon House Sale Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be voting Monday night on a resolution involving the sale of the Sheldon House from Jamestown Community College to the Lynn Development Group. As one of the three hosting municipalities of the college … [Read more...]
Virginia Motorists Involved in Accident on Veterans Memorial Bridge
MAYVILLE - A motorist from Virginia escaped serious injury after being involved in an accident over the weekend on the Chautauqua County Veterans Memorial Bridge over Chautauqua Lake. Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies say 19 year-old Kayla Luce … [Read more...]
Sanford Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for Role in Whitaker Murder
MAYVILLE - The second man involved in the killing of Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra violinist Mary Whitaker has been sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison. On Friday 32 year old Charles Sanford was sentenced in county court for second … [Read more...]
Schumer, Gillibrand Call for More Federal Funding to Fight Zika Virus
NEW YORK - U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) joined health officials Sunday to ask for increased funding to prevent and treat the Zika virus. Schumer said that the U.S. House of Representatives’ approved sum of $600 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged Following Standoff with Police
JAMESTOWN - A city man was arrested on charges of endangering the welfare of a child and 4th degree criminal mischief following a domestic dispute and subsequent standoff with police on Friday. According to a media release from Jamestown Police, … [Read more...]
Hands On Jamestown Community Clean Up Effort is Saturday
JAMESTOWN - There's a 40 percent chance of showers for Saturday, but that doesn't seem to be preventing hundreds of volunteers from making plans to show up in downtown Jamestown for the annual Hands on Jamestown cleanup effort. Every year, … [Read more...]
