Ultrapak LLC is expanding its operations and modernizing its facility in the city of Dunkirk. Empire State Development (ESD) said the $800,0000 project is being supported by up to $120,000 in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits. … [Read more...]
YWCA, Chautauqua Institution Announce Latinoland As This Year’s CHQ Book Read
The YWCA Jamestown and Chautauqua Institution have announced Latinoland: A Portrait of America’s Largest and Least Understood Minority by Marie Arana as this year's CHQ Book Read. This is the fifth year of the county-wide event. Author Marie … [Read more...]
Annual Statewide Ban On Brush Burning In Effect Until May 14
The annual statewide ban on residential brush burning is now in effect in New York State until May 14. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton said that since 2009, the DEC has enforced the annual … [Read more...]
Two Jamestown Residents Charged With Animal Cruelty After Neglected Animals, Dead Puppy Found At Apartment
Two Jamestown residents are facing animal cruelty charges after neglected animals and a dead puppy were found on their property. Jamestown Police said that officers got a search warrant on March 23 to conduct an animal neglect investigation for an … [Read more...]
Post-Journal: Chautauqua Lake Being Searched For Missing Man
The Jamestown Post-Journal reports Chautauqua Lake is being searched for a missing Lakewood man. Lakewood-Busti Police Chief Michael Bentley gave the update to the Lakewood Village Board Monday night in the search for 64-year old Daniel … [Read more...]
JCC Enrollment Up From Spring 2025
Enrollment at Jamestown Community College is up from a year ago. JCC officials said the total headcount rose in spring 2026 by 5.6 percent over spring 2025. 1,912 students are enrolled for the spring semester, 60 percent of which are enrolled … [Read more...]
Jamestown To Hold 78th Annual Easter Egg Hunt March 28
The City of Jamestown’s 78th Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place this Saturday. The free event is open to children ages 12 and under. Families are encouraged to arrive early, baskets in hand and ready for the hunt to begin promptly at 11:00 … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Safety Village To Hold Annual Easter Carnival
The Chautauqua Safety Village will hold its annual Easter celebration this Saturday. “It’s A Bluey Easter Carnival” will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Safety Village, located at 2695 Route 394 in Ashville. Guests will enjoy a wide … [Read more...]
State Reps Say Refresco’s Decision To Cancel Local Grape Contracts A Significant Setback
State representatives say Refresco’s decision to cancel contracts with local grape growers is a significant setback. Refresco announced the contract cancellation last week, which will impact concord grape growers across Western New York, … [Read more...]
Four North County Municipalities Exploring Possibility Of Merging
Four north county municipalities are exploring how to share more services and possibly even merge into a single town structure. The discussion of the idea by the City of Dunkirk, Town of Dunkirk, Village of Fredonia, and Town of Pomfret came out … [Read more...]
