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Westfield teacher honored by Daughters of the American Revolution

WESTFIELD - The New York State DAR Outstanding Teacher of American History for New York is Gregory Birner of Westfield Academy and Central School, nominated by the Jamestown Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. Birner has dedicated 28 years to teaching American history and related ...

Sheffield woman charged with stealing from pharmacy

A Sheffield, Pa., woman faces six felony charges after allegedly stealing prescription drugs from the pharmacy where she was employed. Alyssa R. McDowell, 34, of Sheffield was charged with five counts of acquiring or obtaining possession of a controlled substance by misrepresentation, ...

Dunkirk residents express concerns about proposed city tax hike

DUNKIRK - Several Dunkirk residents complained and offered ideas about the proposed 2027 city budget, and its 11% tax increase, at Tuesday’s Common Council meeting. Brian Meyer started with some suggestions. He proposed a 10% discount for people who pay property taxes early. City officials ...

City DRI public workshop is Oct. 27

The second public workshop for the city of Jamestown’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative “2.0” will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., from 5 to 7 p.m. The workshop will provide an opportunity for members of the Jamestown DRI Local Planning Committee and the public to hear directly from project sponsors as they pitch their projects for a share of nearly $10 million in funding available through the city’s DRI program. The workshop will begin with a brief overview of the DRI process and instructions for the event, followed by ...

Democrats open Jamestown campaign office

Roughly 100 people turned out recently for the grand opening of the Jamestown City Democratic Party Headquarters. Pictured are candidates Jason Sample, Tom Nelson, Julie Jackson-Forsberg, Tom Carle, Victoria Guite, Alexandria Moss, Mike Lee, Aaron Gies and Craig Bucki.

Jamestown to begin leaf collection Nov. 2

Phase 1 of the city’s annual leaf collection program will begin on Monday, Nov. 2. Residents are asked to rake leaves to the terrace area behind the curb, not into the street, and have them ready for collection as crews approach their neighborhood. Leaf piles must be free of trash, brush, branches, plastic bags, containers, and other debris. Piles containing these materials will not be collected. All basketball hoops must also be removed from the public right-of-way to allow collection crews to safely and efficiently complete their work. Phase 1 begins Monday, Nov. 2, with ...