Changes to zoning to allow for infill housing and allow commercial businesses in certain areas of Jamestown has been approved. Jamestown City Council passed resolutions to amend the official Zoning Map and to establish six Pilot Residential … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty TO Drug Conspiracy In Federal Court
A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy in Federal Court. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 48-year old Joseph Thayer pleaded guilty to narcotics conspiracy, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in … [Read more...]
Nearly 300 Hours Of Service Performed During First United Way Day Of Caring
The United Way’s Day of Caring resulted in nearly 300 hours of service in Chautauqua County. The inaugural event, held Friday, August 15, mobilized volunteers to complete projects at local nonprofit and school sites throughout the county.. From … [Read more...]
BPU Announces Launch Of Community-Owner, Open-Access Fiber Network
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced the official launch of its community-owned, open-access fiber network. Service in the BPU electric territory will be rolled out over the next fifteen months. All BPU electric customers are … [Read more...]
Jamestown Farmers Market Receives Grant To Help Extend Season, Improve Outreach
The Jamestown Farmers Market has received a grant that will help them extend their season. St. Luke's Episcopal Church, which oversees the Market, received $49,950 through New York State’s Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program. The funding … [Read more...]
SBDC Offering Free FastTrac Business Basics Program This Fall
The Southwest Region Small Business Development Center will be holding a free FastTrac Business Basics Program this Fall. The 10-week course is designed to equip aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge to turn their … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Sally Schaefer and Tyler Bagwell – August 22, 2025
Buffalo musicians Sally Schaefer and Tyler Bagwell stopped by the WRFA studios before their performance at the 2025 Mayville Bluegrass Festival to play some songs in-studio and talk music with AOF host Anthony … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Oakridge Outdoors EP 92 – August 18, 2025
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...]
Local Property Owner Fined More Than $30,000 For Housing Code Violations
A Jamestown Housing Court Judge has fined a local property owner more than $30,000 after finding him guilty on multiple code violations in regards to 15 properties in the City of Jamestown. The City of Jamestown brought the cases before Housing … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On Proposals That Change Zoning
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on proposals that will change zoning in areas the City. There are several proposals on the agenda dealing with the creation of “Pilot Residential Districts” where six areas of the City of Jamestown will … [Read more...]
