Bonnie Welker, 85, of Jamestown
Bonnie Rae Welker, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully and without pain at her home August 8, 2026. Bonnie was born in Akron, OH on December 18, 1940, a daughter of the late Evelyn L. (Latshaw) […]
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Sandra Dix, 56, of Jamestown
Sandra Gail Dix, of Jamestown, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. She was 56 years of age. Born on May 22, 1970, in Livonia, Michigan, she was […]
Staffing Among First Challenges for New Jamestown Police Chief
One of the first challenges facing newly appointed Jamestown Police Chief Nathan Antle is staffing the city’s police department. Antle was appointed to the position by Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton last Wednesday and was officially […]
ANTLE SWORN-IN AS JAMESTOWN POLICE CHIEF
Nathan Antle is officially the new Chief of Police for the City of Jamestown. On Monday afternoon, Mayor Regena Hinton administered the oath of office to Antle during a ceremony attended by family, friends, and […]
James Bryant Hubbard, 96, of Jamestown
James Bryant Hubbard, 96, of Jamestown, died Saturday at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Survivors include one sister, Enola Catron, of Louisville; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, James was […]
Jamestown Applies for $1.5 Million Grant to Replace Water Intake Barge
The City of Jamestown is seeking a one-and-a-half-million-dollar grant to help replace a critical piece of the city’s water infrastructure. The city is applying for a Community Development Block Grant to help replace its primary […]
Antle Appointed Jamestown Police Chief; Kerns Transitions to School Resource Officer
The City of Jamestown has a new Police Chief. During a special called meeting Wednesday evening, Mayor Regena Hinton recommended Nathan Antle to succeed Chief Jeff Kerns, who is stepping down from the position after […]
Janet Clark, 75, of Jamestown
Janet Kay Clark, of Jamestown, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Russell County Hospital. She was 75 years, 1 month, and 7 days old. Born on June 26, 1951, in […]
Jamestown Police Chief Expected to Step Down; Council to Consider Successor
The City of Jamestown could soon have a new police chief. WJRS NEWS has learned that longtime Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns has requested to step down from his leadership role and be reassigned as […]
Michael D. Glover, 74, of Jamestown
Michael D. Glover, 74, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, July 30th, at his home. Michael was born in Somerset, KY on August 30, 1951, a son of the late Elizabeth and Riley Glover. He served […]