A Jamestown man has been charged with arson after allegedly setting a town of Ellicott business on fire. Ellicott Police said they were called to a suspicious fire at a North Main Street store just after 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 11. They allege … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Gov. Hochul Issues Ban on DeepSeek AI App On State Gov’t Devices
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a statewide ban to prohibit the DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence application from being downloaded on ITS-managed government devices and networks. DeepSeek is an AI start-up founded and owned by High-Flyer, a … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Offering Free Admission To Kids For Limited Time
The National Comedy Center is offering free admission to kids and teenagers for a limited time. Now until April 19, 2025, up to two kids and teens, age 17 and under, will be admitted to both the National Comedy Center and Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz … [Read more...]
Richard Fox Charged With Murder In Second Body Found Off A Chautauqua County Trail
The man arrested in a cold case murder has now been indicted in the murder of the second woman whose body was found off a Chautauqua County trail. Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane announced that 62-year old Richard Fox of Buffalo was … [Read more...]
Suspicious Package Shuts Down Rep. Langworthy’s Clarence Office
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...]
