Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers has been appointed the American Public Power Association Board's Executive Committee. The APPA represents approximately 2,000 U.S. community-owned electric utilities that serve … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Dies in Silver Creek Crash
A Jamestown woman died following a car crash in Silver Creek on Friday morning. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said deputies received a report of a serious accident on Dennison Road at 6:47 a.m. Friday. An investigation found that a car … [Read more...]
New Splash Pad Opens At Jackson-Taylor Park
The new splash pad at Jackson-Taylor Park is now open in the City of Jamestown. The City said the splash pad will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Officials said while the pad is open for use, there is still topsoil and seeding that … [Read more...]
Addition of Cannabis to City’s Smoking Ordinance On City Council Voting Agenda Tonight
An update to add cannabis to the City of Jamestown's smoking ordinance will be voted on tonight by City Council. The update will prohibit the use of tobacco, tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, and cannabis or herbal cigarettes on property … [Read more...]
Former TLC-Lakeshore Hospital To Become Behavioral, Mental Health Facility
The former TLC-Lakeshore Hospital will be repurposed into a behavioral and mental health facility, and addiction recovery center. The hospital has been vacant since its closure in 2020. Northeast Medical (NE MED) has announced plans to purchase … [Read more...]
County EMS Distributing ‘Stop The Bleed’ Kits to Area Schools
The Chautauqua County Department of Emergency Services will be distributing "Stop the Bleed" kits to all schools across Chautauqua County. EMS Education Coordinator Josh Schauman said the initiative is a proactive response to the tragic shooting … [Read more...]
Employers In NYS Must Give Paid Break Time For Employees To Express Breast Milk
A new law requiring employers to provide paid break time for employees to express breast milk has gone into effect in New York State. The law requires 30 minutes of paid break time be provided whenever employees have a reasonable need to express … [Read more...]
Comedy Center, Pixar Announce Donation of ‘Inside Out 2’ Concept Art
The National Comedy Center and Pixar have announced that the studio has donated rare concept art from its feature film "Inside Out 2" to the Comedy Center’s permanent archives. The artwork will be accessioned into the national archive, and is now … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Miles Hilton Villager Interview PART ONE
Arts on Fire host Anthony Merchant was interviewed by writer and fiber artist Miles Hilton for a story for paper The Villager to discuss topics such as hosting Arts on Fire, the Power Chord Hour Podcast, starting out in radio, Merchant's role at WRFA … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Joseph Grice – June 21, 2024
Local artist and musician Joseph Grice once again joined AOF host Anthony Merchant for a discussion all about Joe's latest works and … [Read more...]
