A Jamestown man has been arrested after police say he fired a gun at someone in a parked vehicle. Jamestown Police responded to 810 Washington Street just after midnight, Tuesday, August 16, to a report of gunshots. 35-year old Joshua Hammer … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plan for ANEW Center, Tables Site Plan for COI’s Women’s Homeless Shelter
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved a site plan for the Salvation Army's ANEW center while tabling site plans for Chautauqua Opportunities' Women's Homeless Shelter. The site plan approval for the Salvation Army facility is contingent … [Read more...]
Borrello, Goodell Call for Special Session to Grant Peace Officer Status to Chautauqua Institution Safety Personnel
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell are asking Governor Kathy Hochul to convene a special session to pass legislation that would strengthen security at Chautauqua Institution. This comes in the wake of last week’s attack on … [Read more...]
New Disc Golf Course Opens in Bergman Park
A new disc golf course is officially open at Bergman Park in the City of Jamestown. The course currently has 12 holes, with an additional 6 to make a full 18-hole course expected to open in Spring of 2023. City officials say the course utilizes … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown Celebrating 90th Anniversary with Family Events
The Chautauqua County’s Jamestown Airport is celebrating the airport’s 90th Anniversary this Friday and Saturday. The airport will host a free outdoor movie night, showing Disney movie, Planes, at 8:15 p.m, Friday, August 19. A pancake … [Read more...]
JHS Class of 2022 Donates Door Wrap, Starts Scholarship Fund
The Jamestown High School Class of 2022 has gifted a “door wrap” for the main entrance of the high school. School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker offered his thanks to the Class of 2022 at the Jamestown School Board meeting on August 16, "They … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Investigating Shooting that Injured Two People Sunday
Jamestown Police are investigating an incident where two people were shot on the northside Sunday night. Police responded to the area of Winsor and Crossman Streets just after 9:00 p.m. for a gunshot complaint. Two people were found wounded and … [Read more...]
Legislature’s Administrative Services Committee Approves 1-Year Contract with CSEA
The County Legislature's Administrative Services Committee has approved a one-year contract with CSEA. First Assistant County Attorney Pat Slagle informed the committee that the contract, which is set to expire at the end of 2022, is being … [Read more...]
Langworthy Receives Endorsements for 23rd Congressional District Primary
23rd Congressional Republican Primary candidate Nick Langworthy received two endorsements at a stop in Jamestown Monday. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel and State Assemblyman Andy Goodell both offered their support to the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
State Police Requests Under Red Flag Law Increased 93% from 2021
State Police requests for protection orders under New York's updated Red Flag law have increased 93% from 2021. Governor Kathy Hochul said more Extreme Risk Protection Orders applications have been filed in the last three months than in all of … [Read more...]
