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Jan 29, 2024. Sara Holthouse. [email protected]. Josephine Nicosia, who is set to turn 100 on Feb 3. Submitted photo. Josephine Guarnieri Nicosia is known as a pillar of her family and will be celebrating her 100th birthday on Feb 3. Nicosia is a lifelong Jamestown resident, working at Jamestown Community College for a long time along ...Drake, O’Brien, Langworthy Earn Class A1’s Top Honors. Local Sports. Nov 30, 2022. The Post-Journal. [email protected]. Jamestown quarterback Trey Drake was named the Section VI Class A1 Player of the Year after throwing for 2,486 yards and 28 touchdowns this season. P-J file photo by Tim Frank.Police Reports. Aug 9, 2023. JAMESTOWN POLICE. DEPARTMENT. ¯ Christal L. Pollard was charged with petit larceny after a reported larceny at a business on Jamestown’s south side at 2:06 p.m. Monday. According to a police report, Pollard, 43, allegedly stole an empty mailbox off an exterior wall of the business. She was charged and held until ...May 22, 2024. Michael William Gregory Sr., 89, of Bemus Point, NY passed away, Sunday, May 19, 2024 at home with his wife, Sally, by his side. Michael was born February 17, 1935 in Patchogue, NY, the son of Constantine and Katherine (Sholtis) Gregory. He was a graduate of Jamestown High School, Broome ...Mar 19, 2024. Jamestown, NY - Deborah A. Distefano ,70, of Jamestown, NY passed away Sunday March 17, 2024 at UPMC Hamot in Erie,PA. She was born June 18, 1953 in Buffalo, NY the daughter of the late Frank and Nancy Gervase. Mrs. Distefano was married to Lawrence Distefano who survives. Besides her loving husband she is survived by a son ...New York Gun Laws Are Indeed Effective. May 4, 2024. To The Reader’s Forum: I don’t expect much from the editors of The Post-Journal but their opinion piece of April 20, 2024, suggesting that New York’s strict gun laws are not keeping firearms out of the wrong hands was a testament to their lack of basic journalism skills. Anyone in a ...JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — Adam L. Ciccarella, 45, of Jamestown, was charged with second-degree criminal contempt and second-degree harassment. Officers responded at 1:10 p.m. Sunday for a reported disorderly person on the city's north side. An investigation determined that Ciccarella allegedly violated an order of protection and threatened physical harm. Ciccarella was taken into ...Apr 24, 2024 · Local Sports. Apr 24, 2024. On an evening in which they honored Scotty James — Chautauqua County’s biggest sports fan — local sports historian Greg Peterson told baseball stories and showed video interviews he’s done as part of a program entitled, “Greg Peterson Unplugged Part 2.”. Joining him in the festivities were former Buffalo ...Thomas F. Peterson, 57, passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2022, in Jamestown. He was born November 29, 1965, to Rodney and Barbara Peterson in Olean, NY. He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1984 and attended Jamestown Community College, Pensacola College, Suny Empire State College, and Suny Buffalo State college where he received his […]JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT ¯ Dylan M. Abbey, 30, of Jamestown, was charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, and third- and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Officers responded at 9:30 p.m. Friday to West Third Street for a report of a man sleeping at the wheel of a […]Oct 21, 2023. Eric Tichy. City Editor. [email protected]. Of the 50-plus fatal drug overdoses suspected this year in Chautauqua County, more than 65% have occurred in the city of Jamestown. Through mid-October, the Jamestown Police Department has investigated 33 deaths believed to be the result of a drug overdose.Mackenzie Munson Brady Collver. March 23, 2024. John and Lorri Munson of Frewsburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Mackenzie Munson, to Brady Collver, son of Rob and Kimberly Collver of Jamestown. Mackenzie is a 2017 graduate of Frewsburg Central School, earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education in 2020 from the ...The Post Journal - serving the Jamestown, Chautauqua County and the Western New York region with the latest in local and national news. Contact Details 11-21 W Second …The Jamestown Post Journal newspaper serves as a prominent source of news and information for the residents of Jamestown, New York.Located in Chautauqua County, Jamestown is a vibrant city with a rich history and a thriving local media landscape. The Jamestown Post Journal, founded in 1826, has been a trusted source of news for over …Obituaries. Trevon Delshawn Rodregus Tripp, 26, of Dunkirk, was called home unexpectedly on March 18, 2024. He was born on May 21, 1997 in Dunkirk. He is survived by his mother Torie Faison, Father Rodregus Tripp Sr., and 2 children Karma Tripp and Trevon D Tripp Jr. Friends and family are welcome to attend calling hours on Monday, March 25 ...Jamestown Post Journal: 2013-2013: 1,740: 28 Dec 2022: Jamestown New York Newspaper Archives. You can search through Jamestown, New York newspapers for free! Browse through publications and see if we have the stories you’re looking for. Also check out the popular pages and the clippings to see what those around you. Browse through 3 old …Mar 18, 2024. A police presence was at 839 Prendergast Ave. P-J photo. Jamestown police are at the scene of a shooting that took place after 5 p.m. Monday. According to scanner reports, two shooting victims were reported at 839 Prendergast Ave. One individual was reportedly shot in the chest.Dec 30, 2023. LAKEWOOD-BUSTI POLICE. DEPARTMENT. — Damien R. Abrams, 21, of Jamestown, was charged with petit larceny. An officer was completing an area check at Walmart on Thursday when the officer observed a male who appeared to be stealing merchandise. An investigation determined the male was stealing $129 in items from the store.Mar 18, 2024. A police presence was at 839 Prendergast Ave. P-J photo. Jamestown police are at the scene of a shooting that took place after 5 p.m. Monday. According to scanner reports, two shooting victims were reported at 839 Prendergast Ave. One individual was reportedly shot in the chest.Mar 1, 2024 · Obituaries. Mar 1, 2024. Cornelis Johannes Feenstra. Cornelis Johannes Feenstra, 100. Passed away on February 18th, 2024. Arrangements are being handled by Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.Obituaries. Paul Nathaniel Benware, 78 yrs, of Greenhurst NY, went the be with his Lord and Savior on the 17th of October 2022 at the UPMC Chautauqua. He was born in Plattsburg, NY, on the 10th of December 1943 to Ira and Ruby May (Pickerin) Benware Sr. Survived by a sister Hazel Evans, Troy, NY, and a brother Ira (Emma) Benware Jr., Madrid, NY.

According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, a chronically homeless person costs the taxpayer an average of $35,579 dollars per year. In 2022, $1.36 million dollars was spent on Temporary Housing in Chautauqua County, up from $636,000 in 2021.On Wednesday, the Jamestown Local Development Corp. approved a 10-year, $350,000 loan to Wicked Jimmy’s LLC. If approved by the Jamestown City Council, the funds will go toward the $2.2 million acquisition and redevelopment of the former Jamestown Brewing Company building on the corner of Washington and West Third streets.Donald Arthur Lopus, 67, of West Ellicott, NY passed away peacefully at UPMC Chautauqua on Saturday, August 5th with his wife at his side. Donald was born on February 3, 1956, in Jamestown, NY the son of the late Marion Haskell Erickson and the late Willard Lopus. Don was employed by the City of Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Water ...AN ENLIGHTENING. EXPERIENCE. In 2014, United Way switched from an annual allocations process to a 2-year funding cycle. This year, however, UWSCC is providing a funding extension rather than require a new application. Despite this change, the process review process remains the same including the critical role of in-person site visits.

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ¯ CARROLL — James M. Coffin, 42, of Frewsburg, was charged with criminal obstruction of breathing and forcible touching. A deputy responded at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday to Sandberg Road in the town of Carroll for a reported altercation. Coffin was taken into custody following an investigation. He was transported to Chautauqua […]Rincon Colombiano Cafe Opens In City. Local News. Sep 12, 2023. Michael Zabrodsky. [email protected]. Chris White of Jamestown gives money to Liliana Arranz to pay for his meal Friday at the grand opening of Rincon Colombiano, 110 E. Third St. P-J photo by Michael Zabrodsky.The Jamestown Public Schools Board on Tuesday officially adopted “Red & Green” as the high school’s new nickname. Drake said a survey opened to the community resulted in 397 responses, with 134 students preferring Catamounts and 283 community members voting for Red & Green. Taking all votes into account, the committee went with ……

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