I don’t want to start another August column asking, “Where did the summer go?” but where did the summer go? It’s already time for corn, deep summer family vacations, and bowls filled with garden tomatoes. And fruit flies everywhere in the kitchen—the downside of abundance. This is ...
JAMESTOWN POLICE - Justin A. Conklin, 27, of Jamestown was charged with aggravated criminal contempt, first-degree criminal contempt, second-degree strangulation and second-degree assault after officers responded to a reported domestic dispute at 2:16 a.m. Friday on the north side of Jamestown. Conklin allegedly strangled the other person, causing a loss of consciousness and physical injury. Conklin had a valid Order of Protection to stay-away from the other person. Conklin was charged and taken to the city jail until he could be arraigned. - Lisa M. Weaver, 37, of Jamestown was ...
Together We Can CHQ will host several events as part of Chautauqua County Overdose Awareness Week from Aug. 25 to Aug. 31. Throughout the week, the community is invited to participate in themed activities at several local events culminating in the county’s observance of International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31. Together We Can CHQ is a community-driven overdose awareness coalition dedicated to fostering hope, healing, connection and compassion. Through its Be the Light Initiatives, the coalition works to fight stigma, support recovery, honor lives, and strengthen the ...
Jamestown's Safe Streets for All Plan will take its turn on center stage in the next two weeks. The plan is scheduled for discussion at this week's Planning Commission meeting as well as at an Aug. 26 meeting starting at 5 p.m. at the James Prendergast Library. So, what's in the plan? There are nine potential project locations identified so far. Here's what's up for discussion at public meetings over the next couple of weeks. MAIN STREET Main Street from Second to Sixth streets is an area that has seen four injuries involving fatalities or serious injuries. Possible ...
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute invites the community to celebrate the birthday and legacy of Jamestown native Roger Tory Peterson with two days of special events on Aug. 28-29. On Friday, Aug. 28, RTPI will offer free museum admission from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., along with discounts on Peterson field guides and art prints. Throughout the day, visitors can view a looping slideshow featuring images of Roger Tory Peterson, including selections from his extensive bird photography, as well as crafts in the classroom and exhibition scavenger hunts. At 1 p.m., curator Rachael Kosinski will ...
MAYVILLE - The Mayville Senior Citizens will meet Wednesday, Aug. 19, with guest speaker Greg Birner. The club will provide sloppy joes, and members are asked to bring a dish to pass. Sign-ups will also be available for the chicken barbecue on Saturday, Sept. 19. On July 16, 38 members met at the VFW in Mayville for a club-provided hot dog luncheon. Devotional Chair Dianne Goodrich gave the invocation, followed by the Lord’s Prayer, and later led the Pledge of Allegiance. A letter from Carol Bisbee providing an update was read. The July Fourth celebration committee sent a ...
