The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Constitution provides a right to carry a gun outside the home, issuing a major decision on the meaning of the Second Amendment. The 6-3 ruling was the court’s second important decision on the right to … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
CNN: U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Gun Bill
CNN reports the U.S. Senate on Thursday night passed a bipartisan bill to address gun violence that amounts to the first major federal gun safety legislation in decades. The final vote was 65 to 33 with 15 Republicans joining Democrats in support … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution’s 149th Season Opens this Weekend
Chautauqua Institution's 149th Season opens Saturday, June 25 in Chautauqua. The nine-week season continues until August 28 and will feature programming that encourages lifelong learning and personal enrichment. Opening night of the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Collaborative Children’s Solution’s ‘Hello Summer’ Takes Place Today, June 24
Collaborative Children’s Solutions’ "Hello Summer" event is taking place from noon to 4:00 p.m., June 24, at the Northwest Arena. The free event will feature children's activities including Pirates Arr for You, Marty's Bubblegum Machine, and the … [Read more...]
Lily Dale Assembly Opens Today, June 24
The Lily Dale Assembly Season opens today at noon. Until September 4, visitors can experience a full schedule of workshops, seminars and special events that feature some of the leading names in spirituality. There will be mediumship … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School Commencement Ceremony to Feature Speaker Katie Castro
Jamestown High School holds its 2022 Commencement ceremony tonight, June 24, at Chautauqua Institution. This year's commencement speaker is strategist and social entrepreneur Katie Castro. For over 14 years, Mrs. Castro has worked in community … [Read more...]
WRFA’s ‘I Remember’ Oral History Project Interviews Continue Saturday, June 25
The second session of WRFA's "I Remember" interviews takes place this Saturday, June 25 at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. This oral history program allows Chautauqua County residents to provide their first-hand accounts of people, places, … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves $24 Million Expansion of South Chautauqua Lake Sewer District
Following questions from over a dozen people at a public hearing on the expansion, the Chautauqua County Legislature approved three resolutions related to extending the South Chautauqua Lake Sewer District to include the rest of the west side of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Reapportionment Commission Narrows Down Maps Being Considered to Two
The Jamestown Reapportionment Commission has narrowed down possible new district maps to two versions that have 6 wards each. Jamestown City Council President and Reapportionment member Tony Dolce said the map that changes districts the least in … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library’s Summer Reading Program Kicks Off June 25
The James Prendergast Library's Summer Reading Program kicks of this Saturday, June 25. The program for young children through adults runs through August 20. Assistant Library Manager Danielle Bertolini said a bike rodeo with Pearl City Cycle … [Read more...]
