JAMESTOWN - Overall crime is on the downturn in the city of Jamestown. However, the reported crime rate doesn't necessarily reflect the total amount of illegal activity - including drug trafficking - happening in the city. In addition, while the … [Read more...]
Rock and Roll Rundown: February 4 to March 6
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 – FEB 4 Ralph Chamberlain Duo - Lakewood Legion - … [Read more...]
Ellery Considering Possible Legal Action to Halt Landfill Expansion
ELLERY – The town of Ellery is investigating the possibility of challenging the county’s effort to expand the landfill by 53 acres. According to a recent report in the Post-Journal, the Town of Ellery board has authorized an attorney to … [Read more...]
27 Projects in Chautauqua County to Receive Over $6 Million in State Funding
ALBANY - The 2015 Regional Economic Development Council on Thursday announced the Chautauqua County projects that will receive funding through its 2015 Consolidated Funding Application process. Below is a listing of all projects that applied for … [Read more...]
Skeletal Remains Found in Cherry Creek State Forest
CHERRY CREEK - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of male skeletal remains that were located in the Boutwell Hill State Forest. The forest is located on the eastern side of Chautauqua County in the town of Cherry … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Double Homicide, Searching for Suspect
UPDATE (4:45 p.m.) : SUSPECT NOW IN CUSTODY JAMESTOWN, NY (Dec. 12, 2015) - The Jamestown Police Department is currently investigating a double homicide at 235 Barrows street. LISTEN TO MEDIA CONFERENCE According to a media release sent … [Read more...]
Jamestown Phase II Leave Collection Starts Friday
JAMESTOWN - Phase 2 of leaf collection in Jamestown will begin Friday, Nov. 13 in the Foote Avenue and Ivy Street area of the city and will move west, clockwise, to the Chadakoin River in the Jones & Gifford Avenue area. After Phase 2 has been … [Read more...]
City Council Hears from Residents Concerned with Plan to Sell Library Art Collection
Jamestown Resident Lily Grice talks to Jamestown City Council members during the Sept. 14, 2015 work session, requesting its support to save the Prendergast Library art collection.JAMESTOWN - A group of residents concerned with the Prendergast … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Center Healthcare Facility to open in Jamestown in August
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the Chautauqua Center health center will soon open in Jamestown. Earlier this month, Chautauqua Center received a Federal grant for $702,667 through United States Health Resources and … [Read more...]
Heastie Voted in as New State Assembly Speaker
ALBANY - The new leader of the New York state Assembly is promising to focus on ethics and integrity. On Tuesday, members of the assembly overwhelmingly voted to approve Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) as the new speaker, replacing a lawmaker whose … [Read more...]
