The Jamestown Police Department is still accepting applications for the 2025 Citizen Police Academy. The Citizen Police Academy is scheduled to begin Wednesday, February 26 and will run for approximately 15 consecutive weeks. Classes will be held … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Great Lake Flight Center Recognized For High Standards
Great Lakes Flight Center has been recognized for its high standard of accomplishment in flight training by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). Great Lakes Flight Center has been awarded a spot on the Flight Training Experience … [Read more...]
United Way Recognizes Andy Goodell For His Support of 2-1-1 Program
The United Ways of Chautauqua County and 211 NYS CEO Kelly Dodd are recognizing Andy Goodell for his years of support championing 2-1-1 in the state assembly. 2-1-1 is a free and confidential link to health and human services offerings. It’s … [Read more...]
Icy Conditions Lead To School Delays
There are some schools that are delaying the start of the day due to icy weather conditions: Falconer Central Schools are on a 2 hour delay Forestville Central Schools are on a 2 hour delay Frewsburg Central Schools have a 1-hour … [Read more...]
Jury Selection Underway In Trial of Hadi Matar
Jury selection is underway for the trial of the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie at Chautauqua Institution in August 2022. The Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office said nine jurors have been seated as of the second day of jury … [Read more...]
Head Start Programs Missing Payments, Dealing With Technical Issues Following Attempted Federal Funding Freeze
The Head Start program in Cattaraugus & Wyoming Counties have been locked out of federal funds for over a week, leading to the program to shut down. U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer said the New York agency are among other Head Start programs across … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Sentenced To 12 Years For Sex Trafficking
A Jamestown woman has been sentenced in Federal Court for her role in sex trafficking. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 27-year old Jasmin Osteen, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a minor, was sentenced to serve … [Read more...]
Borrello, Molitor Join Calls For NYPA To Reconsider Proposed Rate Hike
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor have joined others in urging the New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees to reconsider a proposed rate hike that would nearly triple the cost of hydropower for “preference power” … [Read more...]
JCC Launching Construction Technology Program With Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier
Jamestown Community College is planning to launch a Construction Technology program in collaboration with The Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier and grant funding from the City of Jamestown. The program is scheduled to run March 10 through … [Read more...]
Carissa Bentley Appointed As Executive Director To JCC Foundation Board
The Jamestown Community College Foundation board of directors has appointed Carissa Bentley as its new executive director. JCC Foundation President Wade Weatherlow stated that Bentley has eight years of foundation expertise and “a wealth of … [Read more...]
