Jeremy’s Belview restaurant in Jamestown suffered damage from a kitchen fire Wednesday night. Jamestown Fire said multiple people called 911 around 10:30 p.m. to report smoke coming from the Foote Avenue building . Fire crews observed fire … [Read more...]
Two People Treated Following House Fire On West Eighth Street
Two people had to be treated for smoke inhalation following a fire at a West Eighth Street apartment Tuesday morning. Jamestown Fire Department crews were called to 40 West Eighth Street just before 8:00 a.m. for a reported structure fire. Smoke … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – April 9, 2026
Jamestown has a new Police Chief and Fire Chief. Mayor Kim Ecklund tells us more about that and we talk about properties being taken over by the city as well as roadwork. … [Read more...]
Scott Forster Sworn In As Jamestown’s New Police Chief
Scott Forster has been sworn in as Jamestown’s new Police Chief. Forster had been serving as the interim chief since the beginning of February when previous Police Chief Tim Jackson retired. Ryan Rousch also was sworn in as Acting Fire Chief at … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Review Proposed Code Changes
Jamestown City Council will begin the review of several proposed code changes at their work session tonight. The Department of Development has prepared updates to the City Code that includes the areas of Accessory Structures, Driveways, Fences, … [Read more...]
One Person Injured In Crescent Street Fire
One person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation following a fire on Crescent Street Sunday night. Interim Jamestown Fire Chief Ryan Roush said that Jamestown Police arrived at 523 Crescent Street before fire crews arrived with an officer … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police, Fire Present Budgets
Increase in animal control costs and the loss of federal funding for equipment are two issues for Jamestown Police and Fire Departments’ 2026 budget. Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson told City Council members Monday night at his budget … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Dept. Receives New Decontamination Equipment
New firefighter decontamination equipment has been installed at Jamestown Fire Department Station 1 thanks to an EPA grant and Housing Court fine. The City of Jamestown funded the project through a $25,000 reimbursement from the U.S. Environmental … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested For Damaging City Property Following Car Fire
A Jamestown man was arrested after the car he was working on caused a fire that damaged city property. Jamestown Police said that the Jamestown Fire Department responded to the vehicle fire just after 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at West Eighth Street at … [Read more...]
Gus Macker 3-On-3 Tournament This Weekend
The 2025 Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament returns to Jamestown Community College’s campus this Saturday and Sunday. The event is hosted by the City of Jamestown, Collaborative Children’s Solutions (CCS), and signature sponsor, Southern … [Read more...]
