The Jamestown School Board has approved additional funding for flooring work at Lincoln Elementary School and the parking lot adjacent to Jamestown High School. Young and Wright Architects Rick Krouse and Jazmin Nijar presented the update Monday … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
John Machemer Appointed To Lead Dunkirk, Jamestown Airports
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has appointed aviation veteran John Machemer to lead airport operations as Deputy Director of Public Facilities – Airports. Machemer will oversee the management and strategic direction of both the Jamestown … [Read more...]
Roger Tory Peterson Institute Exhibit ‘Knowing Where To Stand’ Opens Aug. 8
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute will open the exhibit, “Knowing Where to Stand” on August 8. The exhibit will have for the first time all of the current and past award-winning Environmental Impact Award-winning photography projects, awarded by … [Read more...]
NYS Parks Releases Explorer Club Activity Book For Kids
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has released a new Explorer Club Activity Book for kids. The 24-page resource booklet is aimed at kids ages 5 to 13 and contains important information and engaging puzzles to … [Read more...]
JPS Approves ‘Distraction-Free Learning’ Policy Regarding Smartphones, Smart Devices
Jamestown Public Schools students will face new policies regarding smartphones when they go back to school in September. The Jamestown School Board approved the Students and Personal Electronic Devices policy at their meeting Monday night. This … [Read more...]
Vehicles Violating Noise Ordinance Face Towing After 3 Tickets
Motorists who violate Jamestown’s noise ordinance three times can now face having their vehicle towed by the City. Jamestown City Council passed the update to the City’s Noise ordinance Monday night that adds language to allow Jamestown Police … [Read more...]
Former JHS Principal, City Council Member Jim McElrath Honored In Death
Many are mourning the loss of former Jamestown High School Principal and former City Council member at large James McElrath Sr. who died July 25. McElrath was 89. He was served the Jamestown Public Schools district for 26 years, most notably … [Read more...]
Lucile M. Wright Air Museum Reopens August 1
The Lucile M. Wright Air Museum in the Hotel Jamestown Building will reopen to the public on August 1. The museum is now under the curatorship of Dennis Webster. Its mission is to cultivate an interest in aviation among young people, along with … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Performance Measures For Planning & Development Dept., Votes Down Job Growth Goal
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved performance measures for the Planning & Development Department, but voted down an amendment to add job creation goals. The goals approved include improving the quality of life of all county residents, … [Read more...]
NYSDOT To Construct Temporary Exit To Bemus Point Off Chautauqua Lake Bridge
The New York State Department of Transportation has announced the construction of a temporary eastbound exit ramp off I-86 to restore direct access to Bemus Point’s central business district. The project is in response to concerns raised by … [Read more...]
