JAMESTOWN - It’s time once again for students across New York State to show what they know, and that includes students here in Jamestown and the rest of Chautauqua County. Standardized testing begins this week for students in grades 3 through 8, … [Read more...]
Reed Backs Parents who Want to Opt-Out Their Children from Taking Standardized Tests
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) has signed off on a letter to the U.S. Department of Education reasserting parents and students’ right to opt-out of high stakes federal testing. Reed is one of a handful of lawmakers who’ve … [Read more...]
Sheriff Gerace Encourages Residents to Register at Smart911.com
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace is Encouraging Residents to Be Better Protected in an Emergency by Celebrating National Smart911 Day. National Smart911 Day was created to honor and support the exceptional work 9-1-1 call takers do … [Read more...]
Teen Accused of Pulling Knife on Officer at Jamestown High School
JAMESTOWN - City police have arrested a teen after he allegedly pulled a knife on a member of the New York State Police. According to Jamestown Police, a plain clothes investigator from the State Police saw an altercation in the parking lot of … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Reach Budget Agreement Hours Before Deadline
ALBANY - New York State lawmakers have been able to reach an agreement on another on-time state budget. On Thursday, Governor Andrew Cuomo joined Senate leader John Flanagan and Assembly leader Carl Heastie in announcing the agreement on the $154 … [Read more...]
Sinclairville Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Abuse of a Child
SINCLAIRVILLE, NY -A Sinclairville man has been arrested by Chautauqua county Sheriff’s deputies for sexually abusing a child. A report from the Sheriff's Office says 46 year-old Louis Higgs Jr. of Thornton Rd. has been charged with course of … [Read more...]
Grow Jamestown Garden Fair and Home Show is Saturday
JAMESTOWN - Area residents who want to get ready for the upcoming gardening season have an opportunity to receive plenty of tips, advice, and materials during the 2016 Grow Jamestown Garden Fair and Home Show, presented by Mike’s Nursery, taking … [Read more...]
State Tax Department’s Mobile Command Center will be in Jamestown on Monday
JAMESTOWN - The State Department of Financial Services’ Mobile Command Center will be in Jamestown on Monday to help eligible New Yorkers prepare and file their taxes for free. Taxpayers with federal adjusted gross incomes under $62,000 can save … [Read more...]
‘The Lady in the Van’ Shows at the Reg Lenna Saturday Night
JAMESTOWN - Oscar-winner and Downton Abbey favorite, Maggie Smith stars in The Lady in the Van Saturday, April 2 at 8pm at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts. Alan Bennett's story is based on the true story of Miss Shepherd (played by a magnificent … [Read more...]
Rock and Roll Rundown: March 31 to May 1
The WRFA Rock n’ Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown, NY. THU – MAR 31 Rolling Hills Radio with Ken Hardley featuring … [Read more...]
