JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be holding a work session Monday night in City Hall at 7:30 p.m. Prior to the full council work session, several council committees will also be meeting. At 7 p.m., the council Housing Committee will … [Read more...]
Residents Gather in Downtown Rally to Voice Opposition to GOP Tax Plan
JAMESTOWN - A group of local residents gathered in downtown Jamestown Wednesday afternoon in front of Congressman Tom Reed’s (R-Corning, NY 23) Jamestown office to share their feelings about the GOP tax reform plan. About two dozen residents … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Charter Violation, Long-Term Budget Planning, Library Funding Addressed During Budget Hearing
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The Jamestown City Council Monday night hosted a public hearing on the 2018 City Budget, with only three individuals on hand to share their thoughts on the $35.7 million spending plan that includes a $947,000 … [Read more...]
Region Recovering from Strong Wind Storm
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - The region is still recovering from Wednesday’s high winds, which knocked over dozens of trees and caused power outages to a reported 9,000 homes throughout Chautauqua County. The high wind warning began Wednesday morning and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] District Attorney Will No Longer Seek Plea Deals in Cases Involving Illegal Firearm Charges
MAYVILLE -Chautauqua County's top prosecutor says his office will no longer make plea deals with individuals facing illegal firearm charges. On Wednesday Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson appeared before the County Legislature's … [Read more...]
High Lead Levels Reported in Southwestern Central School Water Fixtures
WEST ELLICOTT - High levels of lead have been detected in 13 water fixtures in buildings at the Southwestern Central School District. The state standard for the lead testing is 15 parts per billion, which the 13 fixtures exceeded. "We … [Read more...]
Community Holiday Haul to Benefit St. Susan Center Now Underway
JAMESTOWN - The fourth annual Community Holiday Haul to benefit St. Susan Center is now underway in the Jock Shop parking lot on Harrison Street in Jamestown. As part of the collection effort, local resident and Jamestown Community College … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Chautauqua County Brace for Lake Effect Snow Thursday and Friday
BUFFALO - The National Weather Service has issued a Lake Effect Snow warning for the region, which began 6 a.m. Thursday and continues until 6 a.m. Saturday. According to the warning, the locations that will be impacted include Chautauqua, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Announce Large Crystal Meth Seizure, Three Arrested
JAMESTOWN - Three men are in police custody following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of a large amount of Cyrstal Methamphetamine in Jamestown. On Thursday, Dec. 1 at about 2:15 p.m., Jamestown Police officers stopped a vehicle on … [Read more...]
Special Interest Money Gives Reed Significant Lead Over Plumb in Campaign Fundraising
The final fundraising numbers are out for the 2016 election cycle and Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) has a significant advantage over his challenger, U.S. Navy Capt. John Plumb (D-Lakewood). According to the Federal Election Commission, Reed has … [Read more...]
