JAMESTOWN - City police are investigating yet another arson in the city. According to a report in Tuesday’s Post-Journal, a vacant home at 420 Falconer Street was allegedly set on fire overnight Sunday – with fire crews responding to the address … [Read more...]
Another Arson Fire Reported in City
JAMESTOWN - City police are investigating another arson that reportedly took place earlier this week near the downtown. According to a report in the Jamestown Post-Journal, the fire that broke out on second floor and attic of a vacant home at 842 … [Read more...]
JCC to Host Disaster Preparedness Drill on Wednesday
JAMESTOWN - Several area emergency management agencies are collaborating with Jamestown Community College to conduct a disaster preparedness drill on the Jamestown Campus on Wednesday, July 30. The activity will provide JCC personnel with an … [Read more...]
Communities Continue to Clean Up Following Heavy Rain, Flooding
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - The clean up continues today in areas of southern Chautauqua County that were affected by heavy rainfall overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday morning. According to the National Weather Service, between 2 and 4 inches of rain … [Read more...]
Emergency Management Teams Run Drills Today at JCC
JAMESTOWN - Several area emergency management agencies are collaborating with Jamestown Community College to conduct a disaster preparedness drill on the Jamestown Campus today. The activity will provide JCC personnel with an opportunity to learn … [Read more...]
Falconer Fire Caused by Lint in Dryer Vent
FALCONER - An apartment house is in ruins after a fire broke out Saturday night. According to the county sheriff’s department, fire crews from the village were called to the scene at 174 S Work St, Falconer at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday night and … [Read more...]
Wednesday Morning Fire Leads to Death of City Resident
JAMESTOWN - Fire investigators say an unattended cooking fire in a kitchen is what caused a fire Wednesday morning that led to the death of a 25 year-old city woman. According to a media release from the Jamestown Police Department, city fire … [Read more...]
Teresi Acknowledges Increased Drug Crime, Arsons in 2014 State of City Address
JAMESTOWN - When Mayor Sam Teresi delivered his State of the City Address on Monday Night, he mentioned two specific types of crime that have been on the rise during the past year. Teresi said that in 2014, the city's department of public safety … [Read more...]
Electrical Overload Blamed for Monday Night Fire on Bowen Street
JAMESTOWN - Resistive heating and an overloaded space heater connection is what caused a fire that destroyed a home at 82 Bowen St. Monday night in Jamestown. That’s according to the Post-Journal, which reported Wednesday that an extension cord or … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Crews Respond to Fire on Bowen Street
JAMESTOWN - City firefighters are continuing their investigation into a fire that broke out at 82 Bowen St. Monday night. According to the Post-Journal, Fire crews were called to the scene around 9:45 p.m. and found the home fully involved. As a … [Read more...]
