JAMESTOWN – Jamestown Police charged an Ellicott man with criminal obstruction of breathing after he allegedly attacked a woman at about 2 p.m. Tuesday at Forest and Columbia Avenues. Robert Watson, 38, of Ellicott, allegedly held a woman down by her neck, causing breathing difficulty, police said. Police said Watson ... read more
MAYVILLE – Two inmates currently in the Chautauqua County Jail are charged following an assault that occurred in the jail on Aug. 6, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Kyle O. Kamholtz, 33, of 102 McKinley Ave., Jamestown, and Alvin J. Jusino, 24, of 188 Falconer St., Jamestown, are ... read more
GREAT VALLEY – A Town of Allegany man was charged following a one-car accident on Humphrey Road Saturday, according to New York State Police. Police said Damian J. Greaves, 25, was allegedly exhibiting signs of intoxication. Troopers said he allegedly operated a vehicle in an intoxicated condition. Greaves was transported ... read more
JAMESTOWN – A Jamestown man allegedly ran from his vehicle when officers stopped him for not wearing a seat belt Monday afternoon in the area of Allen and Pullman Streets, according to the Jamestown Police Department. Devven L. Fletcher, 34, allegedly refused to comply when officers gave him commands to ... read more
SUNSET BAY – A summertime event aimed to raise money for Oishei Children’s Hospital of Buffalo is set to take place this week. The ‘chicken’ swim for charity is looking to raise more than $6,000 to purchase an exam table for the hospital’s women’s clinic. Participants will take the plunge ... read more
JAMESTOWN – A devising disease blamed for the Irish Potato Famine in the 1840s that was recently detected in Erie County Pennsylvania has spread east. Officials with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County report Late Blight was detected in Cattaraugus, Allegany and Genesee counties late last week. Late blight is ... read more
ALBANY – A bill singed into law Tuesday by New York State’s Governor prohibits vessels from operating digital billboards while in navigable waters. New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo says the new law gives local governments the ability to ban vessels equipped with digital billboards from operating, anchoring or mooring ... read more
WASHINGTON – Health officials in at least 15 states say they’ve seen cases of Lung Disease that could be linked to vaping. In all, more than 120 cases were identified. That data comes from a CNN survey of state health departments. Patients were hospitalized in many of the ... read more
WASHINGTON – If you can’t make it through the day without a nap, you may want to listen up. According to a new study brain cells that keep you awake may be under attack by Alzheimer’s Disease. Researchers compared the brains of 13 people who’d had Alzheimer’s and died with ... read more
CELORON – Officials in the Village of Celeron unveiled a new basketball court Monday. The court was built as part of an agreement by Hart Hotels to contribute to the nearby Lucille Ball Memorial Park. Built by Lake Shore Paving, the full-sized blacktop court features two adjustable height goals ... read more
JAMESTOWN – The muggies are here to say through mid week with mostly sunny afternoons. However, a Cold front that will sweep through on Wednesday will be changing point in the overall weather pattern with fall-like temperatures. Through the afternoon today, expect partly to mostly sunny skies. While the ... read more
ALBANY – New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo is asking residents to vote on the next state license plate design that will go into effect next spring. The vote started Monday and runs through Sep. 2. There are five options to choose from. The license plate design with the most ... read more
WASHINGTON – Products being marketed to cure Autism and serious diseases like Cancer can have dangerous, even life threatening side effects. The products are known by various names including Miracle or Master Mineral Solution, Miracle Mineral Supplement or MMS, Chlorine Dioxide Protocol and Water Purification Solution. Drinking products ... read more
JAMESTOWN – A Jamestown woman allegedly kicked a deputy intentionally during a traffic stop Sunday morning during a traffic stop, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Stephanie D. Lockett, 36, allegedly failed to stop for a red light on Washington Street. Lockett was allegedly found to be ... read more
CHAUTAUQUA LAKE – An invasive plant native to Asia and various islands of the Pacific and Indian Oceans was found in parts of the Chautauqua Lake Outlet, Chadakoin River, earlier this month.Photo by WNY PRISM.Western New York Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management reports members of their team ... read more
JAMESTOWN – Officials with the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC) will be holding a community input meeting this week to discuss the future of a downtown park closed due to structural issues.Image by Justin Gould/WNYNewsNow.JRC, the property owner, says Potter’s Terrace, also known as AIDS Memorial Park or Wood ... read more
JAMESTOWN – Gas prices continue to fall in parts of Western and Central New York. According to statistics from AAA and GasBuddy.com, New York State’s average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has dropped two cents since last week. In Jamestown and Dunkirk, the average price of a gallon ... read more
ALBNAY – New York State’s Governor wants to create a new crime of domestic terrorism for mass shootings or other large-scale violent acts motivated by bias. Gov. Andrew Cuomo says his proposal to lawmakers would cover acts like the recent mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, where authorities say the ... read more
WESTERN NEW YORK – It’s great day to beat the heat with a delicious treat, Monday is National Soft Serve Ice Cream Day. Fun fact: the secret ingredient behind soft serve ice cream, is air. According to the Smithsonian Institute, that’s what brings out the creamy texture. More than a ... read more
CHAUTAUQUA LAKE – Several communities along Chautauqua Lake suffered heavy damage from thunderstorms Saturday afternoon.Image by Nancy Nordwall, Facebook.Fire crews from Ashville and Lakewood responded to 57 Loomis Bay Rd. for an overturned pontoon boat and dock leaking fuel just before 3:30 p.m. In a post on Facebook, ... read more
JAMESTOWN – A groomsman was arrested after allegedly stealing newlyweds’ weddings gifts at the First Lutheran Church, 120 Chandler St., in Jamestown, Friday. Jamestown Police report Kevin T. Klemens, 30, of Jamestown, allegedly stole the newlyweds’ cards and gifts during a ceremony Friday at the church. Investigators responded to the ... read more
Last month was the hottest July for the entire planet since record-keeping began 140 years ago, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This July was 1.7 degrees warmer than last century’s average. It’s part of a larger trend as nine of the ten hottest Julys have been ... read more
CHAUTAUQUA – Chautauqua Institution will host the Chautauqua Food Festival from Sunday, Aug. 18, through Friday, Aug. 23. This third annual event coincides with a week of programming in partnership with world-famous trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center, including lectures and performances on the theme of “Exploring ... read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $16,183,329 in federal funding to expand high-speed, broadband internet access throughout Upstate New York, and 2,883 locations in Cattaraugus County will benefit from the funding. The federal funding was administered through the Federal Communications Commission’s ... read more
MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello and key project partners will be discussing the findings of the recent Hops and Grains Processing Facility Study on Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers on the third floor of the Gerace Office Building, 3 N. Erie St. The ... read more
JAMESTOWN – The National Weather Service is reversing its decision on the elimination of Lake Effect Snow Warnings across the Great Lakes region. The Warning will be reinstated into the Watch, Warning, and Advisory system starting this winter season. In 2018, the national headquarters of the NWS decided to eliminate ... read more
GERRY – A domestic violence survivor traveling the nation with her horse Apollo stopped in Gerry this week to speak with the mother of a woman killed in a domestic violence shooting. Meredith Cherry stopped at Homestead Stables, an equestrian center operated by Heritage, to speak with April Johnson, whose ... read more
JAMESTOWN – City of Jamestown Officials announced details of this year’s 40th annual Labor Day festival this week. The festival will be held Sunday, Sep. 1 from noon until 9:00 p.m. at Bergman Park. City officials said the day is designed to honor the labor force of the city and ... read more
SHERMAN – A check of a suspicious vehicle on Main Street lead to the arrest of a Sherman man Friday morning, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. William F. Sloan, Jr., 29, was allegedly in possession of a loaded rifle. In addition, Sloan, Jr. was prohibited from possessing a ... read more
JAMESTOWN – An Ellicott man plead guilty Thursday to conspiracy to transfer firearms purchased outside of state of residency, and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a $1,000,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorneys ... read more
JAMESTOWN – Jamestown Police charged an Ellicott man with criminal obstruction of breathing after he allegedly attacked a woman at about 2 p.m. Tuesday at Forest and Columbia Avenues. Robert Watson, 38, of Ellicott, allegedly held a woman down by her neck, causing breathing difficulty, police said. Police said Watson ... read more
CELORON – Officials in the Village of Celeron unveiled a new basketball court Monday. The court was built as part of an agreement by Hart Hotels to contribute to the nearby Lucille Ball Memorial Park. Built by Lake Shore Paving, the full-sized blacktop court features two adjustable height goals ... read more
JAMESTOWN – The muggies are here to say through mid week with mostly sunny afternoons. However, a Cold front that will sweep through on Wednesday will be changing point in the overall weather pattern with fall-like temperatures. Through the afternoon today, expect partly to mostly sunny skies. While the ... read more
CHAUTAUQUA LAKE – An invasive plant native to Asia and various islands of the Pacific and Indian Oceans was found in parts of the Chautauqua Lake Outlet, Chadakoin River, earlier this month.
JAMESTOWN – Officials with the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC) will be holding a community input meeting this week to discuss the future of a downtown park closed due to structural issues.
CHAUTAUQUA LAKE – Several communities along Chautauqua Lake suffered heavy damage from thunderstorms Saturday afternoon.
JAMESTOWN – The National Weather Service is reversing its decision on the elimination of Lake Effect Snow Warnings across the Great Lakes region. The Warning will be reinstated into the Watch, Warning, and Advisory system starting this winter season. In 2018, the national headquarters of the NWS decided to eliminate ... read more
