The Jamestown community is mourning the loss of Johnny LaMancuso, who died April 15. LaMancuso, who was 10 years old and a fourth grader at Fletcher Elementary School; had been battling Ewing's Sarcoma. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Woman Dies Following Accident On Thruway
A Jamestown woman died following a car accident on the New York State Thruway in the town of Evans Wednesday morning. New York State Police said a minivan traveling eastbound veered out of its lane and then back onto the north shoulder, causing it … [Read more...]
Forestville, Frewsburg Fire Districts Owe Unpaid Fees To Chautauqua County
Forestville and Frewsburg Fire Districts have unpaid fees owed to Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Attorney's Office is taking steps to resolve unpaid fees for Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance intercepts and is preparing next actions … [Read more...]
States Win Lawsuit Against Live Nation, Ticketmaster
A lawsuit involving dozens of states, including New York, has won their lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster. A jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated federal and state antitrust laws by eliminating competition and driving … [Read more...]
Audubon Holding Volunteer Day April 18
The Audubon Community Nature Center is celebrating Earth Day with a Volunteer Day on April 18. Staff and other volunteers will split into groups to tackle different projects such as sprucing up the gardens, cleaning, grounds work, and more. This … [Read more...]
Deer Over Population Concerns Raised With Jamestown City Council Again
The issue of deer over-population in the City of Jamestown has been brought up to City Council once again. Grant Briggs of Woodlawn Avenue told the Public Safety Committee that the deer are out of hand in his neighborhood, “I know there's no … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves 2026-27 JPS Budget
The Jamestown School Board has approved the proposed $120,898,274 district budget that will now go before voters to consider on May 19. The 2026-27 budget for the Jamestown Public Schools District includes no tax levy increase and the hiring of 15 … [Read more...]
Historic Cross Returned To St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
A historic cross that was taken from St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Jamestown has been returned. The cross, which dates back to 1883, was taken from the chapel last week. Social media posts by St. Luke’s said that they shared with Jamestown Police … [Read more...]
Borrello, Molitor Raising Concerns With Public Service Commission About NYS Climate Act
State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor and Senator George Borrello have submitted a letter to the State Public Service Commission raising concerns and pushing for a clearer assessment of the state’s current energy strategy. The Climate Leadership and … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Names Mark Coolidge Johnson As Its New President
Chautauqua Institution has named Mark Coolidge Johnson as its 19th President. Johnson is a Senior Foreign Service Officer, attorney and third-generation Chautauquan. He has more than 30 years of distinguished diplomatic service and large-scale … [Read more...]
