JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) alerts and reminds customers that tampering with BPU electric meters creates a dangerous situation and is against the law. Tampering with electric meters may cause fires or other safety … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
RTPI, Jamestown Audubon Look into Program Collaborations, Shared Staffing
JAMESTOWN – Two area non-profit organizations with a history of cooperation, common goals and a shared linkage to Jamestown’s famous naturalist, Roger Tory Peterson, have begun exploratory conversations about expanded collaborations. A task force … [Read more...]
Lucy Comedy Fest ‘Stand Up Showcase’ Featuring Caroline Rhea is Thursday Night, Free Admission for Veterans
JAMESTOWN - Thursday marks day number two of the 2014 Lucille Ball Festival of Comedy in Jamestown, with plenty of events and activities on the agenda for today and tonight, including a performance by a nationally known actress and … [Read more...]
City Officials, Community Members Welcome New Downtown Ice Cream Parlor
JAMESTOWN - Visitors and residents to downtown Jamestown now have a new spot to visit for a tasty summer treat. The ribbon was cut Wednesday on a new ice cream parlor called The Sprinkle Cone. The business is owned and operated by Kate Harris and … [Read more...]
Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Kicks Off Wednesday with Exclusive Exhibit and Lucille ‘Ball’
JAMESTOWN - The first day of the 2014 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival has arrived, with several notable events taking place throughout today and into this evening. Today’s highlights include the opening of the new exhibit and art show at the … [Read more...]
Falconer Residents, Officials Discuss Ways to Tackle Mosquito Problem
FALCONER - The weather this year has been wetter than usual and as a result its creating a major nuisance problem for residents in the village of Falconer. On Tuesday night about 50 people attended a community forum to discuss this year’s mosquito … [Read more...]
City Officials Break Ground on Next Phase of Riverwalk Project
JAMESTOWN - The rainy weather, complete with thunder storms and large gusts of wind, didn’t stop city officials Tuesday afternoon from holding a ground breaking ceremony to officially start Phase VI of the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk project. More … [Read more...]
Mains Presents Strategic Plan for Jamestown Public Schools
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Tim Mains presented a draft of the Jamestown Public Schools’ 2014-19 Strategic Plan to the Board of Education during its meeting on Tuesday night. MORE DETAILS ON DRAFT STRATEGIC PLAN The … [Read more...]
Garifi Named JCC Executive Director of Academic Innovation
JAMESTOWN - Nelson Garifi Jr., a long-time member of Jamestown Community College’s administrative staff, will begin the academic year as JCC’s executive director of academic innovation. According to Marilyn Zagora, vice president of academic … [Read more...]
Finishing Touches Being Made for 2014 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
(LISTEN TO INTERVIEW WITH LUCY-DESI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOURNEY GUNDERSON) JAMESTOWN - The finishing touches are being made for this year’s Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, which begins on Wednesday and continues through the remainder of the week and … [Read more...]
