The Jamestown School Board has appointed Maureen Kessler to serve as the district’s Director of Special Education. Kessler, who has served as the district’s Coordinator of Pupil Personnel Services since 2019, began her appointment on September … [Read more...]
Audubon Will Have Free Admission Saturday As Part of Worldwide Day of Play
Admission to the Audubon Community Nature Center building will be free on Saturday as part of the Worldwide Day of Play. Between 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., people are invited to come to Audubon and play outside on the trails, in the Nature Center … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – September 26, 2024
THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. THU SEP … [Read more...]
Proposed County Budget Totals $301.9 Million, Reduces Taxes By 19-Cents
The proposed 2025 budget for Chautauqua County totals $301.9 million and will reduces taxes by 19-cents. County Executive PJ Wendel cited rising unfunded mandate costs and inflation for why the budget is $7.8 million more than the current 2024 … [Read more...]
Fleet Maintenance Building Receives State Grant
A $1 million state grant has been secured for the Fleet Maintenance Building project on Washington Street. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund announced the administration had been able to secure the Financial Restructuring Board (FRB) funds. However, … [Read more...]
City Looks At Contracting With Collaborative Children’s Solutions To Hold Events In The City
The City of Jamestown is looking to contract with Collaborative Children's Solutions to be the lead agency on holding a number of events in the downtown and Jamestown area. The resolution would fund CCS with $253,000 over four years, equaling out … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Bill To Strengthen Northern Border
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has announced a new bipartisan bill that would strengthen security at the U.S.-Canada Border. Gillibrand said The Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act would help ensure Customs and Border Protection … [Read more...]
State DEC Holding Stewardship Event In Chautauqua County on Saturday
The State DEC is holding a stewardship event in Chautauqua County this Saturday as part of Fish and Wildlife Day. Fish and Wildlife Day will offer service projects and educational workshops across the state, celebrating New York’s diverse wildlife … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Release Photo Related to Newland-Forest Avenues Homicide
Jamestown Police have released a photo related to the homicide that happened on Newland and Forest Avenues on September 10. JPD is asking the public for assistance in identifying the owner and operator of the dark colored pick-up truck in the … [Read more...]
Gateway Lofts Receives Brownfield Loan
The Gateway Lofts Project has made another step forward. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has approved a Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund loan of $325,000 to Southern Tier Environments for Living Inc. The loan will be used to … [Read more...]
