JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board Tuesday night signed off on a resolution to hold an $850,000 funding initiative vote for the James Prendergast Library Association. LISTEN TO WRFA INTERVIEW ON LIBRARY FUNDING INITIATIVE By a vote of 5 … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Sheldon House Variance Decision Likely to Be Made in June
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Planning Commission met on Tuesday afternoon and took action on a resolution involving the proposed sale of the Sheldon House. The historic home, located in a residential area on Lakeview Ave, is owned by Jamestown … [Read more...]
Primary Voting is for ‘Members Only’ in New York State
NEW YORK - A reminder for all registered voters in New York - our state holds a closed primary system, meaning if you are not a registered member of the Democratic or Republican parties, you can’t vote in the New York State Presidential Primary on … [Read more...]
Democrats and Republicans Head to the Polls for Historic NY Primary Day
It’s Presidential Primary Day in New York State and for the first time in a generation the results from today's race will play an important role in the national race for both parties. Registered Republicans across New York will choose between … [Read more...]
Men Involved in Separate City Shootings Sentenced in County Court
MAYVILLE - Two Jamestown men have been sentenced in County Court for their involvement in separate shooting incidents. County District Attorney Patrick Swanson says 22 year-old Trenton Grant was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday. Grant was … [Read more...]
Trump Appears in Buffalo on Eve of Primary Day
BUFFALO - On the eve of primary day, Republican presidential candidate and front-runner Donald Trump came to Western New York to rally his supporters. Trump appeared before a packed house at the First Niagara Center in downtown Buffalo, where he … [Read more...]
City Planning Commission to Discuss Environmental Impact of Proposed Sheldon House Sale
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Planning Commission will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon at city hall. Among the items on the agenda is a Statement of Environmental Impact for the Sheldon House. The commission is expected to Discuss and … [Read more...]
Driver Charged with DWI, Vehicular Manslaughter Following Fatal Car-Pedestrian Accident in French Creek
FRENCH CREEK - The French Creek man involved in the fatal car-pedestrian accident that took place Sunday in the town of French Creek has been arrested by Sheriff Deputies. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office released an updated statement … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Car-Pedestrian Accident in French Creek
FRENCH CREEK - Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies are continuing their investigation into a car-pedestrian accident that claimed the life of a French Creek man. A media release from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office says 88 year-old George … [Read more...]
Fair Housing Presentation Scheduled for Monday’s City Housing Committee Meeting
JAMESTOWN - The month of April is Fair Housing Month across the United States and city officials will be learning more about the dos and don’ts of housing law during a meeting Monday at city hall. Both Patrick Morris from CODE and Jeff McCheskey … [Read more...]
