A public hearing on the proposed $101 million 2023-24 Jamestown Public Schools' budget will take place tonight. The hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Jefferson Middle School auditorium. The budget has no tax levy increase and, if … [Read more...]
United Way Accepting Nominations for Joseph H. Mason Award
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County is accepting nominations for the annual Joseph H. Mason Award. The award recognizes a local union member or staff person whose volunteer service to the community honors the spirit of involvement … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – May 7, 2023
Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd Brigiotta and provides listeners with a weekly opportunity to explore a wide and diverse selection of traditional Scandinavian music. Sundays at 3 a.m. (9 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] CHQ Chamber Chats: John Felton (Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union) – May 2023
CHQ Chamber Chats is a monthly podcast presented by the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, featuring business owners and Entrepreneurs from throughout the Chautauqua Region to introduce who they area and help to offer insight into their … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Your Spending Swap With John Cross – Episode 1 – Meet John Cross
Each week John Cross takes time to offer tips and suggestions on how to make wise spending decisions to get the most out of your financial resources. Broadcasting every Sunday at 10 a.m. on WRFA. … [Read more...]
Changes to Medicare Payments Could Bring $14.1 Million More Annually for Hospitals in Chautauqua County
Changes to Medicare payments could result in Chautauqua County hospitals receiving $14.1 million more a year in federal funding. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a rules … [Read more...]
City Council Resumes Discussions on Hiring Firefighters Using SAFER Grant
Jamestown City Council will start another month of discussions on whether to hire eight firefighters using $1.8 million in federal funds. Council is expected to have the opportunity to ask the Federal Emergency Management Agency questions about … [Read more...]
Comedians Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias, Taylor Tomlinson Headlining Comedy Festival
Comedians Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias and Taylor Tomlinson have been announced as the headliners for the 2023 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, the top-selling comedian in the world in 2022, and one of the most-watched … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Students Reading ‘Charlotte’s Web’ For All-District Read
Jamestown Public Schools students will be reading "Charlotte's Web" as part of an all-district read that starts today. Approximately 2,500 elementary and middle school students were given copies of the book by E.B. White as part of the national … [Read more...]
Adopt Fee Waived During ‘Empty The Shelters’ Event at Humane Society
Pet adoptions are free at the Chautauqua County Humane Society now through May 15 thanks to Bissell Pet Foundation's "Empty The Shelters" event. BISSELL Pet Foundation is a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet … [Read more...]
