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Pennsylvania woman charged after assaulting city officer

A 33-year-old Pennsylvania woman is facing second-degree assault charges after striking a Jamestown police officer. Jamestown Police report Eve A. Yea, 33, was additionally charged with obstructing governmental administration and resisting arrest. At approximately 2:34 a.m. Sunday, officers ...

Hawaii takes BRWS opener

A pair of early uprisings lifted Mililani, Hawaii, to victory in the opening game of the Babe Ruth 13-year-old World Series on Saturday at Diethrick Park. Isaac Saoit was in the middle of them both. Hawaii’s No. 5 hitter smashed an RBI triple during a three-run first inning and an RBI ...

‘Expanded Capacity’: Assembly line coming to Electrovaya plant soon

Big things are going to be happening quickly at the Electrovaya plant in Ellicott. Construction at the plant continues on schedule, with the dry room at the facility completed and electrical and HVAC infrastructure upgrades ongoing. Construction of major cell-manufacturing equipment has ...

County hears about economics of aging

There are more older adults that live in Chautauqua County by percentage, than in New York state or the United States, and providing care will only get more difficult and expensive as that percentage increases. That was one of the many points made by Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services Director Dana Corwin, during a recent presentation made at the county legislature’s Human Services Committee meeting. Corwin cited statistics that show in Chautauqua County 21% of the residents are 65 and older. Statewide, 17% of residents are 65 and older. Nationwide, 16% of residents are 65 ...

What’s in city’s Safe Streets For All projects

 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 ...