We’ve heard the slogan “Click It or Ticket” for several years now as law enforcement agencies around the country have told motorists to wear their seat belts or face fines. Before that it was “Buckle Up for Safety.” More...

Lawn Avenue School teacher Jim Kaczynski demonstrates to his science class how hot air balloons work. Unfortunately, the one above didn’t soar too high – it immediately caught on fire. More...

Shouldn’t we…! Shouldn’t we be able to walk along our state’s beautiful rural roads without being hit by, or being forced to jump out of the path of, an errant vehicle operated by a distracted driver? More...

The next feature in the Jamestown Philomenian Library’s international film series will be shown on Thursday, March 22, at 7 p.m. More...

Beach stickers for residents will be available for purchase starting Monday, March 26, at the recreation center during the week from 9 a.m. to noon. Stickers will also be available at Fort Getty starting May 17 and Mackerel Cove starting June 9. More...

Driver education begins on Tuesday, March 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Jamestown Fire Station. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through May 8. No classes will be held on April 17 or April 18 because of school vacation. More...

Warrant violation • Luke Verrier, 31, of Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown, was charged March 13 with a warrant violation. The defendant was held at the police station. More...

Fire runs March 15, 6:35 p.m., Ladder 1, Engine 1, Car 3 and Car 2 were dispatched to Bell Lane for a chimney fire. March 15, 6 p.m., all units turned out to the fire station for drill. More...

Building permits Thomas Harris received a permit March 12 to replace a window and door at 826 East Shore Road. Work estimated to cost $8,900. More...