Registration is now open for new student orientation at Jamestown Community College for first-time, full-time students enrolled for the fall semester. The Jamestown Campus orientation session is scheduled for Friday, August 21, from 9:30 a.m. to … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
A Free Opportunity for Youth and Their Dogs To Try Dock Diving Will Take Place Saturday
Chautauqua County 4-H, Nestlé Purina, and The Pointer and The Pin have teamed up to offer youth the opportunity to try the sport of dock diving. In this sport, dogs race down a short dock and leap into the water. The dog who leaps the farthest is … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Beam For New Northern Chautauqua Hospital In Fredonia
Governor Kathy Hochul joined local officials Thursday in signing a beam that will be part of the new Northern Chautauqua Hospital in Fredonia. New York State committed $124 million to finance the construction of the $223 million hospital on 412 … [Read more...]
Bemus Point Disabled Veterans Organization Sued By NYS For Fraud
A Bemus Point Disabled Veteran’s organization is being sued by New York State for fraud. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday the lawsuit against Healing for Heroes – A Disabled Veteran’s Retreat and Wooded Oasis, Inc. for … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Discovery Of Body In Ripley
The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of a body in the town of Ripley. Deputies responded at 9:00 a.m. Thursday to the area of Brockway Road and Barden Road to a report a body found on the Lake Erie shoreline. They … [Read more...]
33rd Annual Jamestown Cruise-In Returns Tonight To Downtown
The 33rd Annual Jamestown Cruise-In returns tonight to downtown Jamestown. The free event, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., is being hosted by My Chautauqua and Wicked Warren's. It is considered one of the region's premier automotive events, attracting … [Read more...]
WRFA’s Great American Picnic Set For August 16 at STBC
WRFA’s Great American Picnic takes place this Sunday at Southern Tier Brewing Company in Lakewood. The event, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., will feature live music, hot dogs, vendors, a 50-50 raffle, and more. Bands will include Mister Green, The … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Employee Arrested For Stealing Welfare Benefits
A Chautauqua County employee has been indicted by a Grand Jury for stealing welfare funds. A Chautauqua County Grand Jury indicted 38-year old Amber Tibbetts of Jamestown with six counts of 1st Degree Tampering with Public Records, four counts of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Recognizes Jessie Joy In Her Retirement, Welcomes New Administrator
Jamestown Public Schools is recognizing Administrator Jessie Joy as she retires after more than 30 years in the district. Joy, who was the Executive Director of Information and Student Services, has retired effective August 12, 2026 after 33 … [Read more...]
Babe Ruth World Series Teams Arrive In Jamestown Today
Teams will arrive to Jamestown today for the 13-Year-Old Babe Ruth World Series that starts this weekend. Games begin at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 15 and will continue through Saturday, August 22 at Russell E. Diethrick Park. This is the 21st … [Read more...]
