Jamestown has a new Police Chief and Fire Chief. Mayor Kim Ecklund tells us more about that and we talk about properties being taken over by the city as well as roadwork. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools Mid-Year Literacy Presentation – April 9, 2026
Jamestown Public Schools Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and School Improvement Tina Sandstrom and Coordinator of Literacy Dr. Jennifer Aaron recently provided a mid-year update to the Jamestown School Board on the Kindergarten through 8 … [Read more...]
NYSDOT Working To Fill Potholes
The New York State Department of Transportation is at work filling potholes after a cold winter. The DOT will have 215 crews out during the month of April to place more than 8,000 tons of asphalt to fill an anticipated 175,000 potholes statewide. … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Announces Plan To Address Harmful Agal Blooms
The State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced a sweeping plan to address Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) across the state. The DEC’s new HAB Roadmap will inform short- and long-term HAB management efforts across New York State into … [Read more...]
JCC Hosting Jazz Fest Tonight
Jamestown Community College will host Jazz Fest 2026 tonight. The concert will take place at 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 10 in the Scharmann Theatre on the Jamestown Campus. The event will feature a performance by acclaimed regional ensemble Jazz … [Read more...]
Audubon Yard Sale This Weekend
Audubon Community Nature Center’s Yard Sale is set for this weekend. The sale will take place 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 11 and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, April 12. Items will include office products, tools, equipment, and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – April 05, 2026
Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd Brigiotta and provides listeners with a weekly opportunity to explore a wide and diverse selection of traditional Scandinavian music. Sundays at 3 a.m. (9 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Oakridge Outdoors EP 124 – March 30, 2026
Craig Robbins is a NYS full-time licensed hunting and fishing guide for 25 years. Through guiding he has successfully guided thousands of fishing clients and their families on Chautauqua Lake to their fishing trip of a lifetime. As a hunting guide … [Read more...]
Post-Journal: Judge Ruling Annuls Portion Of Freshwater Wetlands Act
The Jamestown Post-Journal reports the lawsuit filed by the Chautauqua Lake Property Owners Association has resulted in the annulment of the state DEC’s Freshwater Wetlands Act regulations. Albany County State Supreme Court Justice Richard Platkin … [Read more...]
County Executive’s State Of County Set For April 21
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel will deliver his 2026 State of the County Address on Tuesday, April 21. The speech will be hosted in partnership with the CHQ Chamber and feature an opportunity for public engagement. The breakfast … [Read more...]
