A suspicious package containing a white powdery substance led to the closure of Congressman Nick Langworthy’s office in Clarence Thursday. The Congressman sent out a statement saying that his office received the package with the powder “emanating … [Read more...]
JoAnn Fabrics To Close in Lakewood
Craft retailer, JoAnn’s, is closing hundreds of stores including the store located in Lakewood. Less than a month after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in a year, JoAnn is preparing to close more than 500 … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves New Math Curriculum
A new math curriculum has been approved by the Jamestown School Board. The curriculum chosen for kindergarten through eighth grade is the SAVVAS enVision curriculum. In Spring 2024, a Steering Committee selected the HMH Into Math and SAVVAS … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Announces Reelection Plans
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced his intentions to run for reelection. Wendel is in the last year of his first full term, having first taken office in January 2020 to fill out the term of George Borrello who was appointed to the … [Read more...]
Mayville Winterfest Kicks Off Today
The Mayville Winterfest kicks off today. The three-day event, being hosted by Inspire Good of WNY Inc., will include the ice castle, the fireworks, a local band onsite Saturday night, sledding hills, a Kids Zone, carriage rides, food vendors, and … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Closed Feb. 17 In Observance of Presidents’ Day
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents’ Day. The Customer Service Office will reopen for business at 9 a.m. Tuesday, February 18. Garbage and recycling will be picked … [Read more...]
NYS, City of Jamestown Working On Solutions To Deal With Potholes on Second St.
New York State and the City of Jamestown are working on solutions to handle the pothole situation on East Second Street. City Council Public Works Chair Randy Daversa said the State Department of Transportation was working on the state road Monday … [Read more...]
Violent Crime Up, Fentanyl Seizures and Overdose Calls Significantly Down For 2024 in Jamestown
While service calls are down almost 10%, violent crime increased by 6.69% in 2024 in the City of Jamestown. The Jamestown Police Department stated in their annual report that there were seven homicides in the city last year, four of which have … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Dept. Sees Reduction in Call For Service in 2024
The Jamestown Fire Department saw a reduction in the number of fires and calls for service in 2024 compared with the previous year. According to the City of Jamestown Public Safety Annual report, the Jamestown Fire Department responded to a total … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Demands NYPA Suspend Rate Hike
Governor Kathy Hochul is demanding the New York Power Authority suspend its proposed electric rate hike. NYPA’s proposed hike would nearly triple current rates, increasing them from $12.88 per megawatt hour to $33.05 per megawatt hour. Hochul … [Read more...]
