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Jamestown City Council to meet tomorrow

November 2, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold a special-called meeting tomorrow at 5 p.m. at Jamestown City Hall. Only one item is on the agenda, the first reading of Ordinance 2020-005, (Intent to Annex property). WJRS […]

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City of Jamestown to have Trunk or Treat on the Square

September 25, 2020 Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown will be having Trunk or Treat on the Square on Halloween this year. The Bank of Jamestown will be hosting a costume contest for children up to age 12. Categories for […]

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Jamestown Mayor Shearer hopes to have trick-or-treating in Jamestown

September 17, 2020 Zac Oakes

Count Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer as someone who hopes that the city will be able to do trick-or-treating this Halloween. “Kids need to be kids,” Shearer said. “I agree that we need to take precautions […]

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City of Jamestown expected to lower taxes for first time in six years

September 17, 2020 Zac Oakes

Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer was excited to announce to the city council Thursday evening that the council will vote on a proposed tax decrease month. Shearer said this is the first time in six years […]

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Work begins today on Jamestown water project

August 30, 2020 Zac Oakes

Work is expected to begin in downtown Jamestown on a major water project. Today marks the beginning of the project to replace water lines that are more than 60 years old. The project is expected […]

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New cruiser for Jamestown Police, water project discussed at city council meeting

August 20, 2020 Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown is moving forward with a grant process to purchase a new cruiser for the Jamestown Police Department. The new cruiser will be a Ford F150 truck, which was recommended by Jamestown […]

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Jamestown City Council to meet this evening

August 20, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will meet tonight at 6 p.m. for its regular monthly meeting. Listen for a recap of the meeting tomorrow morning and find a written recap here following the meeting.

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