Bush Industries, operating as eSolutions, is closing. The news was confirmed to employees during a meeting Thursday morning following days of rumors on social media. The closure will affect more than 230 employees. eSolutions Furniture Group, … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
County Officials ‘Disheartened’ By Closure Of eSolution
Chautauqua County officials are “disheartened” by the announcement that eSolutions is closing its town of Ellicott plant. County Executive PJ Wendel and Deputy County Executive of Economic Development Mark Geise sent out a joint statement saying, … [Read more...]
Fiber-Optic Line Installation Starting Soon For BPU Fiber Project
Contractors will soon begin installing fiber-optic lines from the street to homes for the Jamestown BPU Fiber project. The installation of the lines to the exterior of homes will happen in the Board of Public Utilities’ electric territory where … [Read more...]
25th Annual Workers Memorial Service Set For May 2
The 25th Annual Workers Memorial Service will take place May 2. The Chautauqua County Workers’ Memorial Committee organizes the event to honor the lives of workers who have been injured or lost their lives on the job while providing a solemn … [Read more...]
JCC Hosting Acclaimed Saxophonist For Three-Day Residency
Jamestown Community College will be hosting acclaimed saxophonist Dr. Andy Wen for a three-day residency. The Jamestown Campus residency begins Sunday, May 3, when Wen joins the JCC Music Faculty Recital at 3:00 p.m. in Sheldon Center room … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Continuing To Implement Safety & Security Committee Recommendations
Jamestown Public Schools is continuing to implement recommendations made by the Safety & Security Committee. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said there were a number of recommendations made in 2023 that have been implemented or will be … [Read more...]
CCIDA Board Approves Tax Payment Agreement To Free Up Marketing, Capital Project Funds For Wicked Warren’s
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has approved a change to Wicked Warren’s tax payments agreement in order to free up money for capital projects. IDA Chief Financial Officer Shelby Bilskie said Wicked Jimmy’s LLC, which is … [Read more...]
Retool’26 Keynote Speakers Announced
Three keynote speakers for the Retool’26 Conference have been announced. The one-day conference is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel. It will feature nationally recognized speakers and panelists, all focused on Energy … [Read more...]
JCC Student Showcase Celebration May 1
Jamestown Community College will host its 2026 Student Showcase Celebration this Friday. The free event highlights student achievement across a wide range of disciplines.It is open to the public. The showcase will take place in two parts. … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Building Solar Array On Top Of Northwest Arena
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be building a solar array on top of the Northwest Arena. The BPU Board approved a resolution to have Solar Liberty Energy Systems Inc. to build the 52,000 square foot solar photovoltaic facility for a … [Read more...]
