JAMESTOWN (July 1, 2014 - 6:05 a.m.) - Members of the Jamestown Police Department are investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place early Tuesday morning on the city's east side. According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, … [Read more...]
State Court of Appeals Rules Local Governments Can Pass Moratorium on Fracking
ALBANY - Opponents of natural gas hydrofracking have declared complete victory following Monday's precedent-setting ruling by the state's highest court. The 5-2 decision from the Court of Appeals upholds the legality of dozens of local government … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Tim Mains
Originally airing June 26, 2014. Hosted by Jason Sample. An interview with Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Tim Mains, who provides an end-of-year update on the district. ABOUT: Community Matters is a half-hour public affairs program airing … [Read more...]
Shared Services Forum Scheduled for July 16; Municipal, School Leaders Encouraged to Attend
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan wants to continue to look into the idea of shared services among local governments. The county’s top elected official announced on Friday that his office will host an informational forum to … [Read more...]
Bicyclist Hit by Vehicle After Traveling Wrong Way Down One-Way Street
JAMESTOWN - A bicyclist could face charges after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike the wrong way down a one-way street in Jamestown. Jamestown police say the incident took place at about 1:30 Friday afternoon. The 21 year-old male, … [Read more...]
GROW Jamestown Garden Recognition Program Ready for Fourth Straight Year
JAMESTOWN - Front yard gardens are in full bloom, filling neighborhoods with eye-catching colors. To acknowledge the value that these gardens and their caretakers add to the city, the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC) is continuing the GROW … [Read more...]
Health Officials Caution Public on Increase of Lyme Disease Cases
ALBANY - With summer in full swing, public health officials are reminding the public to be vigilant against Lyme Disease. According to a recent report on Time-Warner Cable News, there's been a sudden increase of the number of Lyme disease … [Read more...]
Deadline for Jamestown Audubon Photography Contest is Monday
JAMESTOWN - Monday, June 30 is the deadline for the Jamestown Audubon’s 2014 Nature Photography Contest. According to officials, the annual competition, now in its sixth year, helps fulfill Audubon’s mission by connecting the photographer with … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna to Hold Annual Meeting on Tuesday
JAMESTOWN - Under Article IV Section 7 of the Bylaws of the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, the official Annual Meeting of the Reg Lenna Board of Directors is scheduled for this week. The meeting will be held on Tuesday July 1, 2014 at 6 p.m. in the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Region Rock n’ Roll Rundown – June 26 through July 27
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. Thursday, June 26 Cindy Haight – Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market – … [Read more...]
