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City of Jamestown Reminds Residents: Fireworks Are Illegal in New York State
(WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, NY – July 2, 2024 – As the Fourth of July approaches, the City of Jamestown reminds all residents that fireworks are illegal in New York State. The City urges everyone to celebrate safely and legally by attending fireworks shows at locations with proper approval for launching fireworks.
WJTN News Headlines for Tues., July 2, 2024
Panama man receives 6-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to violating his probation... A Panama man will spend the next six-years in state prison after pleading guilty to violating terms of his probation this past May. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt says 38-year-old Billy Heilman received the sentence from County Court Judge David Foley... along with three-years of post-release supervision. Schmidt says in February of 2023... Jamestown police conducted a traffic stop in the city... and, found methamphetamines in Heilman’s possession... leading to his arrest. This past February 2024... the DA says Heilman pled guilty, and was sentenced to five-years probation after being convicted of fourth-degre criminal possession of a controlled substance. This past May... the county's Office of Probation filed a violation against Heilman for not complying with the terms of his probation. Schmidt thanked JPD... and, the Probation Department for their work on the case.
BPU Closed Thursday In Observance of Independence Day
Garbage and recycling will not be collected on Thursday but will be delayed until the following day on Friday, July 5. Friday’s normal collection will take place on Saturday, July 6. The recyclable of the week is metal. Due to the changed collection schedule, the Yard Waste Site will...
Local Vietnam Veterans Honored at 50th Anniversary Pinning Ceremony
Numerous local veterans who served during the Vietnam War were honored for their sacrifice and service during a special 50th anniversary Vietnam-era veteran pinning ceremony Monday afternoon. Congressman Nick Langworthy hosted the ceremony featuring the 179 veterans at Cassadaga Valley Central School in Sinclairville. Langworthy called the ceremony "a small token of our immense gratitude"...
Jamestown’s Smoking Ordinance Now Includes Cannabis
The update passed by City Council at their June voting session prohibits the use of tobacco, tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, and cannabis or herbal cigarettes on property owned or leased by the City of Jamestown including streets, sidewalks, city parks, playgrounds, parklets, and parking lots. Council President Tony Dolce said...
United Way Seeking Nominations for Joseph H. Mason Award
The United Ways of Chautauqua County are currently seeking nominations for the 2024 Joseph H. Mason Award. The award recognizes the community service of a local union member. Now in its 43rd year, the Joseph H. Mason Award and “Salute to Labor” recognition dinner honor the memory of Mr. Mason and all that he did for our community. This year, for the first time in its history, nominations are open to union members from the entire county.
Ferguson Says Pro-Housing Pledge Will Stimulate Growth in Fredonia Area
The Mayor of Fredonia says the village's recent adoption of a New York State Pro-Housing Community pledge is designed to encourage future growth in and around the village. Mike Ferguson spoke more about the matter during an appearance on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Tuesday. Ferguson says the pledge fits into the village's plan for growth, citing ongoing and future projects in the Dunkirk-Fredonia area...
Jamestown YMCA Now Offering Summer Feeding Program in Greater Jamestown Area
Food will be available at the various sites across Jamestown and surrounding communities Mondays through Fridays as of Monday, July 1. Parents/Guardians and/or children can arrive to pick up a fully prepared, balanced meal. Food sites are available thanks to the YMCA’s partnership with the City of Jamestown, Frewsburg Parks and Recreation, Jamestown Public Schools, Prendergast Library, Falconer Central School and Hazeltine Library.
Summer at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown
The St. Peter's Basilica of comedy is in Western New York. Kate Welshofer of the National Comedy Center tells us more about this landmark in Jamestown. "We celebrate comedy and the legends of comedy," Welshofer says. Jamestown is comic legend Lucille Ball's hometown. The Comedy Center says it operates in...
Jamestown Tarp Skunks Host Community Buyout Night, Honoring First Responders
(WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, NY – Live CHQ, Chautauqua County’s talent attraction and retention initiative, will be presenting a “Community Buyout Night” for the Jamestown Tarp Skunks’ July 11, 2024 home game against the Geneva Red Wings, beginning at 6:30 p.m. All tickets for that night’s game will be free to the public courtesy of Live CHQ and its two affiliate agencies, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) and the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG). The theme for this special night is “A Salute to Chautauqua County’s First Responders,” honoring past and present members of the county’s EMS, Fire, and Police agencies.
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