Enrollment for the 4-H Program opens Thursday, October 1. The 4-H program teaches real world skills to children and teens. Clubs and other regular programs teach skills like sewing, gardening, leather stamping, carpentry, cooking and other … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Arrest Made In St. Susan Center Cooling System Vandalism
A homeless man has been arrested in the theft and damage to St. Susan Center’s refrigeration system. The Jamestown Police Department said that 33-year old Jarall Reid has been charged with 2nd Degree Criminal Mischief and 5th Degree Criminal … [Read more...]
JCC Awarded $100,000 Grant To Support Student Mental Health And Wellness
Jamestown Community College’s Success Centers have been awarded a $100,000 grant to support student mental health and wellness. This is the third consecutive year for the funding through the State University of New York. It supports efforts to … [Read more...]
Portland Native Lori Dispenza Inducted Into NYS Senate Veterans Hall Of Fame
State Senator George Borrello honored U.S. Army veteran and longtime veterans advocate Lori Dispenza during a special ceremony recognizing her induction into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. Dispenza, a Portland native and graduate … [Read more...]
James McIntyre Selected As 2026 Joseph H. Mason Award Recipient
Jamestown resident James B. McIntyre has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Joseph H. Mason Community Service Award. The award is presented annually by United Way of Chautauqua County. Now in its 46th year, the Joseph H. Mason Award … [Read more...]
NYS Sues Polymarket For Running Illegal Gambling Operation
New York State is suing Polymarket for running an illegal gambling operation in the state through its prediction market platform. Polymarket launched in the United States in December 2025 as a service that allowed users to bet money on the outcome … [Read more...]
Bemus Point Boat Launch Reconstruction Project Completed
The reconstruction project at the Bemus Point State Boat Launch and Fishing Access Site has been completed. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said the improvements to the site on Chautauqua Lake included a replaced boat … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On Hiring Jail Matrons, Bulletproof Vests
Jamestown City Council will decide on whether to hire three matrons for the City Jail and buying 15 new bulletproof vests at its voting session tonight. One resolution for consideration will authorize the City Comptroller to amend the 2026 General … [Read more...]
Sydney Deppas Appointed As Persell Assistant Principal
The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of Sydney Deppas to serve as assistant principal of Persell Middle School. Deppas succeeds Michelle Buccola, who was recently appointed as the principal of Lincoln Elementary School. Deppas … [Read more...]
Silver Creek Schools Mourn Student Who Died Following Train Accident
The Silver Creek Central School District is mourning the loss of a student who died after being hit by a train. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that 16-year old Keira (Koda) Beckstrom was struck by a train Wednesday afternoon in the … [Read more...]
