Construction is on target for a new hotel located in downtown Jamestown.
The Hamister Group will be opening the DoubleTree by Hilton on West Fourth Street, with a date currently project by late summer of 2018. General Manager Brandon Wade says that the full-service hotel will include ammenties not just for business travelers, but families as well.
Wade also says he hopes to bring an open environment where people can relax and unwind in downtown Jamestown. The plan for the location includes a gastropub with craft brews on tap and entrees and appetizers to match as well as a 4,100 square foot ballroom to cater to large events.
The Double Tree will have 147 rooms, seven of which will be suite-style and 132 are double-queen bedrooms. For a look at a single king room concept, you can visit their Facebook page at "Double Tree by Hilton Jamestown".
Gasoline prices in Chautauqua County are up slightly this week but, remain under $2.70 a gallon for regular, unleaded fuel.
The American Automobile Association's Gas Price Report this week says the price is up six-tenths of a penny this week after dropping to $2.69 even last week. The price at this time last year was $2.29 per gallon.
AAA says the U-S Energy Information Administration reports a 2.4-million barrel build in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast region. The national average this week is down two-cents a gallon to $2.55. However, the Gas Price Report says that's still the highest price to start October since 2015.
With another tragedy in last Sunday's mass shooting in Las Vegas, there is word of new, malicious cyber activity that's targeting both victims and people looking to help victims.
Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace Tuesday afternoon is warning of potential scams where callers, or people online try to get sensitive information from you.
Gerace says there are several ways you can donate to legitimate charities and, avoid getting scammed. He says always be skeptical of e-mails or social media posts asking for donations.
Gerace says don't respond to an unsolicited e-mail. He adds you should also not allow anyone to pressure you into donating. He says credible organizations won't try to guilt you.
Gerace adds to find out if an organization is reputable log onto the Federal Trade Commission's website, which is Consumer.FTC.GOV. You should then go to "0074-giving-charity."
Gerace adds that you can also check to make sure the charity is registered in your own state. He says, often, the state will list this information on its official website.
A Jamestown man was arrested following a domestice incident Monday evening.
City officers say they responded to a Forest Avenue residence just after 9:30 p.m.. Upon arrival and further investigation, it was found that 42 year-old Charles Karr, junior punched a female victim in the face causing the victim to be injured. Karr was taken to city jail pending arraignment.
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has received a $2,500 gift from a local bank to help it's mission of downtown and neighborhood revitalization in the city.
JRC Executive Director Lisa Hatch says the donation continues Northwest's commitment to the city and it's growth. Hatch says they are "happy to partner and collaborate with them on our many upcoming projects."
For more information on the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation and it's mission go-online to JamestownRenaissance.org. You can also call them at 489-3496.
Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi says he plans to deliver a 2018 budget proposal nextg week that will be both a "realistic and tight" spending plan to the city council.
Teresi spoke briefly at Monday night's work session about some of the challenges facing he, City Comptroller Joe Bellitto, and new director of Administrative Services, Todd Thomas have faced in recent weeks.
Teresi says their challenges include the "usual culprits" including rising pension costs. He says that's despite a lowering of rates by the state, and the fact they have three unions that don't have contracts.
Additionally, Teresi says three of their biggest unions don't have new contracts in place at least for now, heading into 2018. City Council Finance committee Chairman Tony Dolce says, once the budget has been presented, he'll be working with Thomas to develop a schedule of hearings with department heads in the coming weeks.
Teresi will present his 2018 spending proposal next Tuesday, October 10th, at 4 p.m.in the mayor's conference room at city hall.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed that flags on all state government buildings be lowered to half-staff to honor victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas.
The Democrat says the directive is in effect from Tuesday through sunset Friday in conjunction with a federal proclamation. Cuomo called the Nevada killings "yet another senseless and horrific mass shooting" and a "heinous and vile act of gun violence."
The governor said he has directed additional security measures around New York state as a precaution, but didn't release details. Police in Las Vegas say 64-year-old Stephen Craig Paddock opened fire Sunday night on the crowd at a country music concert from a hotel room, killing 58 and wounding more than 500.
A man from northwest Pennsylvania suffered serious injuries when his car crashed in the Warren County borough of Tidioute Mondayafternoon.
State Police in Warren say 29 year-old Derek Neddo of Mount Jewett was southbound on Tidioute Creek Road about 2:45 p.m.when he began honking his horn and yelling out the window for an unknown reason.
Troopers say the vehicle traveled through the intersection on Main Street, then entered the parking lot of Tidioute Fire Department before crashing head-on into a pine tree. Upon impact, the top of the tree snapped off and landed in the bed of Neddo's pick-up truck. He was flown to UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pennsylvania for treatment. The accident remains under investigation.
