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JPS Board Hears Library Presentation

The James Prendergast Library is seeking to increase its funding by $70,000 annually. The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education heard Tuesday a presentation by Library Executive Director Tress Williams. Wiliams noted that currently, the library receives $350,000 in taxpayer support that ...

‘Brutal Attack’ At Brocton Correctional Facility Injures Two

BROCTON — A civilian counselor and correction officer were injured in what is being called “a brutal attack” by a 34-year-old inmate serving a seven-year sentence for drug possession in Lakeview Correctional Facility. The incident occurred Monday inside a classroom and escalated ...

Return Engagement: Chautauqua’s Got Talent Auditions Set For March 1

Chautauqua’s Got Talent isn’t just about winning. “It’s about growth,” said Co-Producer Angelo Valentino. “It’s about giving performers a real stage, real expectations, real mentoring, and a real audience. For 16 years, we’ve watched people discover confidence, sharpen their ...

City Man Sentenced To 13 Years In Prison

A Jamestown man convicted in three separate incidents will spend 13 years in prison. District Attorney Jason L. Schmidt announced Monday that Dylan Abbey, 33, was sentenced in Chautauqua County Court on convictions for three separate incidents that occurred in the City of Jamestown. Abbey ...

Clymer Hosts School Merger Forum

CLYMER — The Clymer, Sherman, Panama Central Schools merger feasibility study has reached the community input phase, beginning with a community survey that went out earlier this month and continuing with the first of three community forums that was held at Clymer Central School on Monday. ...

Lakewood Trustees Hear Sidewalk Comments

LAKEWOOD - Village Trustees heard from residents Monday about the proposed Route 394 (Fairmount Avenue) sidewalk Extension Project. For some residents, the project has been problematic because they believe their properties will be greatly affected. Former Trustee Rich Fischer has been very ...