The Silver Creek Central School District is mourning the loss of a student who died after being hit by a train. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that 16-year old Keira (Koda) Beckstrom was struck by a train Wednesday afternoon in the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Pomfret Receives More Than $800,000 In NYS Funds For Barker Street Playground
The Town of Pomfret has been awarded state funding for a new playground. The funding of $821,221 is part of $67.5 million in grants through New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS) for 89 projects to build, expand … [Read more...]
Cherry Creek, Pomfret Receive Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant
The towns of Cherry Creek and Pomfret are each receiving wastewater infrastructure grants. Each town will receive $50,000 in Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant awards. $3.1 million is being awarded statewide to jumpstart 63 water … [Read more...]
Free Fishing Day Set For Sept. 26 in NYS
New York residents can fish for free this Saturday in the state. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced a statewide Free Fishing Day for Saturday, September 26. During any of the six designated … [Read more...]
JHS Marching Band To Host 47th Annual Fall Festival Of Bands Sept. 26
The Jamestown High School Marching Band will host its 47th Annual Fall Festival of Bands this Saturday. The JHS Marching Band will perform their 2026 show “Paint It Black” at noon on Strider Field. JHS Marching Band Director Ethan Thompson … [Read more...]
‘Mystery At The Marvin’ To Be Held In October
A “Mystery at the Marvin” will be held at the Marvin House in October. The Elizabeth Warner Marvin Community House is inviting guests to experience an original interactive mystery presented at 7:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel’s Proposed 2027 Budget Cuts Tax Rate To Lowest Point Since 1975
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has proposed in his 2027 Executive Budget to cut the tax rate by 85-cents, for the County’s lowest tax rate since 1975. The proposed $330 million budget would reduce the tax rate from $6.17 per $1,000 of … [Read more...]
City Of Jamestown Receives Clean Audit For 2025
The City of Jamestown has received a clean audit for 2025. Drescher and Malecki CPAs Carl Widmer and Jared Pickard presented on the results of the audit to City Council Monday night. The auditors noted significant improvements in efficiency, … [Read more...]
Boyles Motor Sales Receives Sales Tax Exemption For Building Expansion
A Jamestown area large engine repair business has been approved for a sales tax exemption as part of its plans to expand the business. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency approved the exemption in the amount of $40,000 to Evan LLC … [Read more...]
BPU Fall Water Main Flushing Begins Sept. 25
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Water Division will begin Fall water main flushing September 25. The process begins with a “pre-flush” at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 25, in the Falconer areas of Aldren, Mapleshade, Ralph and Valmeere. … [Read more...]
