Jamestown Public Schools served almost 50,000 meals to local children between July 6th and August 14th through its summer meal program. Under the leadership of Food Service Director Scott Johnson, the JPS Food Service Department provided more than 24,000 breakfasts and 25,000 lunches to children across the district. More than 36,000 of those meals were delivered directly to families through the ...read more

The summer season at Chautauqua Institution may be over, but there's more entertainment scheduled on the grounds this week. The duo of Amy Ray and Emily Sailers, also known as the Indigo Girls, will bring their Grammy-winning folk music for what the Institution describes as a "shoulder season" performance Thursday evening. Chautauqua spokesperson Jill McCormick says it's the second year in a row...read more

A Cattaraugus man has been jailed following what the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office called a violent and physical domestic incident in the Town of Randolph. Sheriff's deputies responded to 2688 Corbett Hill Road at about 9:00 PM Sunday and arrested 42-year-old James Olson. Deputies say Olson was arraigned on two counts of aggravated family offense, along with 3rd- and 4th-degree criminal mi...read more

A north county man who has been very active in local unions and volunteer service is this year's recipient of the George Ritzer Labor Award. The presentation of the award to Robert Dando, Jr. of the Town of Pomfret was one of the highlights of the City of Jamestown's 45th annual Labor Day Festival on Sunday. During the award ceremony, Dando thanked the Jamestown Central Labor Council (JCLC) for ...read more

The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities is advising motorists about a road closure in the Town of Charlotte. Starting Tuesday, Hooker Road between Hall Road and County Route 77 will be closed to all traffic due to the replacement of a bridge. A detour will be posted. According to the DPF, the closure shall remain in effect until the replacement bridge is completed and detour signs ...read more

Collaborative Children's Solutions is bringing its viewers closer to Jamestown High School athletics with the launch of "Red & Green Game Day," a new live pregame program highlighting the people, traditions and excitement surrounding Red & Green football. The one-hour program will premiere on Friday, September 11th from 5:30-6:30 PM, live from Strider Field ahead of the JHS home matchup ...read more

A Brocton-area woman was taken into custody following an altercation at an address in the Town of Portland on Sunday. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies responded to a residence at 8265 County Route 380 at about 6:00 PM and determined that 43-year-old Jessica Betts had allegedly struck and caused physical harm to another person, as well as obstructed the victim's breathing, in the presence of ...read more

A 16-year-old student from France has arrived in Fredonia to spend the new school year experiencing American life, making new friends and becoming part of the local community through the Rotary Youth Exchange program. Pia Derreumaux of Anglet, a town of approximately 43,000 in southwestern France, arrived at Buffalo Niagara International Airport on August 24th following a 15-hour journey that incl...read more

A man from Long Island faces a felony charge after an investigation into an incident in the Village of Mayville. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies responded to a location on Erie Street shortly after 3:00 PM last Tuesday. As a result of the probe, deputies charged 41-year-old Adrian Smith of Uniondale with 3rd-degree criminal mischief. Smith was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to...read more

The Jamestown native who's in charge of the National Football League has agreed to a four-year contract extension. The NFL announced Sunday that the extension for Commissioner Roger Goodell runs through March 2031 and comes with negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement and broadcasting deals forthcoming, along with a potential move to an 18-game season. Goodell became the league's ...read more