New Yorkers with federal student loans are urged to prepare for the upcoming termination of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan. On July 1, 2026, borrowers who are enrolled in the SAVE plan began receiving notifications from their … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Southwestern Central School Board Appoints Katie Miley As Middle School Principal
The Southwestern Central School Board has approved the appointment of Katie Miley as the district’s new middle school principal. Miley succeeds Greg Lauer, who served as principal of Southwestern Middle School for the past two years. Miley … [Read more...]
Brigiotta’s To Plant Flowers With Reg Lenna Memory Cafe Participants
Memory Cafe participants will learn how to pot flowers with Brigiotta’s at the Reg Lenna this month. Staff from Brigiotta’s will help you plant annuals, geraniums, gerbera daisies, and more. A free picnic-style lunch will take place before the … [Read more...]
NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub Designation For Chautauqua County To Help Manufacturers
Chautauqua County is being designated as part of a Tech Hub so that local manufacturers can be connected to opportunities as part of the NY SMART I-Corridor. “SMART” in the NY SMART I-Corridor name stands for “Semiconductor Manufacturing and … [Read more...]
Public Comments Sought For Chautauqua County’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps
Updates to Chautauqua County’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps are now under a 90-day review period. The new maps will provide Chautauqua County with up-to-date flood risk information and tools that can be used to enhance local mitigation plans and help … [Read more...]
Humane Society Launches Youth T-Shirt Design Contest
The Chautauqua County Humane Society has launched the Pet Expo ’26 Youth T-Shirt Design Challenge. The challenge invites young artists to show off their creativity while celebrating animals and the spirit of community. This challenge is supported … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Next Step In Chadakoin River Stormwater Project
Jamestown City Council has approved the next step in $5.5 million Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance project. The resolution passed June 29, 2026 allows the City to enter into a Federal Aid Local Project Agreement for the engineering … [Read more...]
Youth Programs, Youth Sports Grant Applications Due July 9
The deadline to apply for youth programs and sports funding is this Thursday, July 9. Funding for youth programs is being provided by the State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and administered through the Chautauqua County Department … [Read more...]
Former BPU GM Receives Alan H. Richardson Statesmanship Award
Former Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers has been awarded the Alan H. Richardson Statesmanship Award. Leathers received the award during the American Public Power Association’s National Conference in Boston, … [Read more...]
Forestville Teen Drowns In Lake Erie
A Forestville teenager drowned in Lake Erie on July 3. The Evans Police Department responded to Lake Erie Beach Park at about 3:30 Friday afternoon for a report of a 15-year old boy who had gone underwater and did not resurface. Park Lifeguards … [Read more...]
