A County Legislator was part of a fatal crash in Westfield. Westfield Police report that just before 3:00 p.m.on Thursday, July 6, 77-year old John Hemmer of Westfield was driving north on Hardenburg Road when he drifted into the southbound lane … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Has Put New Administrative Structure In Place
Jamestown Public Schools has put a new administrative structure in place. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker announced the restructuring to the Jamestown School Board during its reorganizational meeting Tuesday. He said the changes do not add … [Read more...]
County Jail’s Required Medication Assisted Treatment Program Well Underway
The Chautauqua County Jail's required Medication Assisted Treatment program is well underway. A bill passed in 2021 by New York State requires that county jails provide provide medical treatment for opioid addiction to inmates. Sheriff Jim … [Read more...]
20th Annual Scandinavian Folk Festival Set for July 15-16
The 20th Annual Scandinavian Folk Festival takes place this weekend in downtown Jamestown. It will run from 10am to 8pm Saturday, July 15 and 10am to 4pm Sunday, July 16 at the Northwest Arena. The event will include several presentations … [Read more...]
Reward Total Rises For Information Leading to Michael Burham’s Arrest and Capture
The reward for information leading to the arrest and capture of Michael Burham has been increased. Warren Crimestoppers has increased its award an additional $10,000, for a total of $12,000. The U.S. Marshalls are also offering a $7,500 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools To Reopen Rogers Elementary as Innovation Center
Jamestown Public Schools will be reopening Rogers Elementary School as the Innovation Center at R.R. Rogers School this coming school year. Beginning in September, the building will temporarily host three classrooms of Fletcher Elementary School … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library’s Summer Reading Program Underway Until August 19
The James Prendergast Library's Summer Reading Program is underway and open to all ages. IT Librarian Kristie Bemis said the program runs until August 19, "And for the kids, we track how many minutes they read. And we have this really fun reading … [Read more...]
WNY Land Conservancy Announces $100,000 Matching Gift to Save ‘Floating Fen’
The Western New York Land Conservancy has announced a $100,000 matching gift to save the Floating Fen in Chautauqua County. The 223-acre property is adjacent to the College Lodge Forest in Brocton and is one of the newest Land Conservancy … [Read more...]
Jamestown Municipal Band Performs Italian-Scandinavian Concert At Allen Park Bandshell Tonight
The Jamestown Municipal Band will play their Italian and Scandinavian Concert at Allen Park tonight. The free concert will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the Goranson Bandshell. It will celebrate Jamestown's rich Italian and Scandinavian heritage with … [Read more...]
Police Believe Michael Burham Is Receiving Help While On The Run
Police believe Michael Burham is receiving help while on the run. Pennsylvania State Police are leading the manhunt for the 34-year old who escaped from the Warren County Jail last Thursday night. Burham was held there on $1 million bail for … [Read more...]
