JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library is an extremely valuable asset for the community and the public should show its support for it by approving an $850,000 funding initiative in June. That's according to Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, who was a … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Workers’ Memorial Day Set for Saturday in Frewsburg
FREWSBURG - The Chautauqua County Workers’ Memorial Committee will be holding its 16th Annual Workers’ Memorial Day on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Chautauqua County Workers’ Memorial Site at Erlandson Overview Park on Oak Hill Road in … [Read more...]
City Zoning Board to Consider Sheldon House Variance Wednesday
JAMESTOWN - The future of the Sheldon House will likely be determined Wednesday in city hall. The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled to meet Wednesday, May 4 at 3:30 p.m. to determine if a special use variance can be issued for the … [Read more...]
Next Unite North Main Community Input Session is Wednesday Night
JAMESTOWN - The next meeting involving the Unite North Main project will take place Wednesday, May 4 in downtown Jamestown. The Unite North Main project was launched in October 2015 by the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC) to improve one of … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County DA says No Charges will be Filed Against Fredonia Homeowner who Shot Would-be Intruder
MAYVILLE - Acting Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson has released a statement regarding the April 23, 2016 shooting incident that took place in Fredonia. "After a complete investigation.. it is the determination of my office that … [Read more...]
Power Drives Inc. Reported to be Leaving Falconer, 98 Workers Affected
FALCONER - Another manufacturer is moving out of the area. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting Tuesday that Power Drives Inc. – which has a part of its operation currently located at 2148 Allen St. Ext. in Falconer – will be moving it's … [Read more...]
Randolph Native and Missionary Found Murdered in Jamaica
ST. MARY PARISH, JAMAICA - A long-time missionary and native of Randolph has been found murdered in Jamaica. Jamaican police are reporting that two U. S. missionaries were found slain in a rural area of the Caribbean island. Authorities have … [Read more...]
Lakewood Man Faces Multiple Charges Following Police Chase
LAKEWOOD, NY - A Lakewood man faces several charges after he was involved in a police chase with local authorities Monday afternoon in Jamestown and the Town of Busti. According to a release sent by the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, the … [Read more...]
Congress Set to Approve $300 Million in Funding for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
WASHINGTON - The Great Lakes are set to receive another round of federal funding. On Monday Congressman Tom Reed announced that he and other members of the House have voted to allocate $300 million as part of the Great Lakes Restoration … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged Following Investigation into Fatal Auto Accident in Town of Carroll
MAYVILLE - A Jamestown man has been charged with two counts of second degree vehicular manslaughter and a count of criminally negligent homicide following the investigation into an auto accident that took place late last year in the town of … [Read more...]
