State Senator George Borrello is calling the decision by Serta Simmons to close its Ellicott facility "deeply disappointing." Employees were informed Thursday that the facility would be closing as of October 31, 2025. Borrello said in a … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Review Request To Hire 8 Matrons For City Jail
Jamestown City Council will review a request to hire up to eight women matrons to work in the City Jail. According to the staff report, New York State has mandated that police departments must have women employees, also known as matrons, present … [Read more...]
‘Art, Animals, And Connections’ Exhibit Opens Sept. 12
An art exhibit that focuses on volunteers, staff, and animals at the Chautauqua County Humane Society opens this Friday. The exhibit entitled: “Art, Animals, and Connection” will have its opening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at KayCo Gallery, suite 12, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – September 4, 2025
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks about housing in terms of housing court and rezoning efforts in Jamestown with Mayor Kim Ecklund. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – YWCA Jamestown Book Club – September 4, 2025
The YWCA Jamestown is starting a Social Justice Book Club in October that will focus on the book, "White Women: Everything You Already Know About Your Own Racism and How to Do Better” by Regina Jackson and Saira Rao. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Humane Society – September 4, 2025
The Chautauqua County Humane Society has opportunities for free adoptions during the month of September. Director of Fundraising & Communication Brian Papalia tells us more. … [Read more...]
Serta Mattress In Ellicott Is Closing
Serta Mattress in Ellicott is closing. Sources say employees at the Mason Industrial Park factory were informed Thursday that the facility would be closing as of October 31, 2025. Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency CEO Mark Geise … [Read more...]
YWCA Jamestown Starting Book Club That Focuses On Conversations Around Race, Equity, Collective Growth
The YWCA Jamestown is starting a book club in October that will focus on meaningful conversations around race, equity, and collective growth. Executive Director Amanda Gesing said the club is building off the success of the Chautauqua Book Read … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna’s Memory Cafe To Feature Floral Arranging On Sept. 9
The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts’ Memory Cafe will feature floral arranging on Tuesday, September 9. Wild Blossom Hollow's Christy Muck will provide instructions on creating a magical arrangement using flowers that are grown at Wild Blossom … [Read more...]
YMCA’s Annual Battle Of The Businesses Begins Saturday
The Jamestown Area YMCA’s 37th Annual Battle of the Businesses begins this Saturday in Jamestown. The event kicks off with softball tournaments at Bergman Park and Jones and Gifford Park in Jamestown and disc golf at the Bergman Park course. In … [Read more...]
