Judge: Further arguments needed in city firefighters lawsuit

May 29, 2026

A judge will hear a second round of oral arguments in a lawsuit over Jamestown firefighters working too long in temporary job classifications on July 31. State Supreme Court Justice Stephen Cass heard oral arguments in the Jamestown Professional Firefighters Association’s lawsuit against the city on April 1 after several arguments had been filed with the court. The lawsuit was originally filed March 10 by the firefighters. The firefighters argue the city is consistently leaving management positions such as battalion chief, captain, and lieutenant unfilled with permanent ...

‘I Take Responsibility’: City man sentenced to 15 years in death of baby

May 28, 2026

MAYVILLE – A Jamestown man will be spending 15 years in prison for his role in the death of a 16-month-old child. It appears District Attorney Jason Schmidt was unhappy with the sentence. On Thursday, 27-year-old Matthew Nuttall appeared in Chautauqua County Court to be sentenced ...

Continued Commitment: JPS breaks ground on capital improvements project

May 28, 2026

As part of the Jamestown Public Schools $123 million capital improvements project, Phase A groundbreaking was held Tuesday at Persell Middle School. District taxpayers approved the project in December 2023. “We are so excited to officially kick off Phase A of our next round of capital ...

Cassadaga Man Facing Numerous Child Porn Charges

May 28, 2026

A Cassadaga man is facing multiple child pornography charges. In 2023, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into the alleged possession and promotion of child pornography. A suspect was identified and a search warrant was later executed on Barnum Road in Cassadaga. ...

‘Glock ban’ included in state budget

May 28, 2026

Among the thousands of pages of legislation that comprises the 2026-27 New York budget is a law that bans the sale of pistols that can be converted into automatic weapons. The legislation, often referred to as the “Glock ban” has been signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The language included ...

JLDC approves loan for Powerhaus Fitness Factory

May 28, 2026

The co-owners of Powerhaus Fitness Factory have been continuing to work to turn a property on Monroe Street into a fitness center. They’re getting a bit of help through a loan from the Jamestown Local Development Corporation. During the JLDC’s most recent meeting, Zachary Davis, ...