JAMESTOWN - A new historic marker has been added to downtown Jamestown. On Tuesday afternoon the city’s historic marker committee was joined by mayor Sam Teresi, other city officials, and local business owners to unveil the marker for the Thurston … [Read more...]
City Firefighter Charged in Weekend Domestic Incident
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown firefighter was sent to the county jail following an alleged domestic incident involving a handgun. Jamestown Police were called to 23 Alfred St. around 8 p.m. Saturday for a report of a domestic dispute. Police say the … [Read more...]
Three Students Taken into Custody for Making Threats at Local Schools
JAMESTOWN - A student from Chautauqua Lake School, one from BOCES, and one from Randolph Academy were each taken for mental health evaluations Friday after they allegedly made threats of violence to staff. According to New York State Police names … [Read more...]
City Council Committee Meetings, Work Session Set for Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be holding a work session Monday night in City Hall at 7:30 p.m. Prior to the full council work session, several council committees will also be meeting. At 7 p.m., the council Housing Committee will … [Read more...]
Residents Gather in Downtown Rally to Voice Opposition to GOP Tax Plan
JAMESTOWN - A group of local residents gathered in downtown Jamestown Wednesday afternoon in front of Congressman Tom Reed’s (R-Corning, NY 23) Jamestown office to share their feelings about the GOP tax reform plan. About two dozen residents … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Charter Violation, Long-Term Budget Planning, Library Funding Addressed During Budget Hearing
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The Jamestown City Council Monday night hosted a public hearing on the 2018 City Budget, with only three individuals on hand to share their thoughts on the $35.7 million spending plan that includes a $947,000 … [Read more...]
Region Recovering from Strong Wind Storm
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - The region is still recovering from Wednesday’s high winds, which knocked over dozens of trees and caused power outages to a reported 9,000 homes throughout Chautauqua County. The high wind warning began Wednesday morning and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] District Attorney Will No Longer Seek Plea Deals in Cases Involving Illegal Firearm Charges
MAYVILLE -Chautauqua County's top prosecutor says his office will no longer make plea deals with individuals facing illegal firearm charges. On Wednesday Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson appeared before the County Legislature's … [Read more...]
High Lead Levels Reported in Southwestern Central School Water Fixtures
WEST ELLICOTT - High levels of lead have been detected in 13 water fixtures in buildings at the Southwestern Central School District. The state standard for the lead testing is 15 parts per billion, which the 13 fixtures exceeded. "We … [Read more...]
Community Holiday Haul to Benefit St. Susan Center Now Underway
JAMESTOWN - The fourth annual Community Holiday Haul to benefit St. Susan Center is now underway in the Jock Shop parking lot on Harrison Street in Jamestown. As part of the collection effort, local resident and Jamestown Community College … [Read more...]
