The Jamestown Area YMCA and Jamestown Community College are launching in May the JAY Wellness Center at JCC’s Jamestown campus. The center will utilize the former Total Fitness athletic facility. Y officials said this is part of the plan leading … [Read more...]
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Cornell Co-op Ext. Offering Backyard Composting Webinar
A webinar on backyard composting will be held by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County tonight. The winter webinar series is designed to help local residents build skills, knowledge, and inspiration for the upcoming growing … [Read more...]
James Prendergast Library Offering Free ‘Yoga For All Bodies’ Program Through February
The James Prendergast Library is offering Yoga For All Bodies on Tuesday nights through the month of February. The yoga class will be taught by Karen Hansen from Sukanya Burman Dance and Heather Williamson of the Chautauqua County Department of … [Read more...]
Inclement Weather Closures For Monday, January 26
The following schools and organizations are closed Monday, January 26 due to inclement weather: Bemus Point Schools Brocton Schools Cassadaga Valley Schools Celoron Village Hall Chautauqua County Government has an inclement weather … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Under Travel Advisory Due To Weather
Chautauqua County Government has issued a Travel Advisory due to the ongoing winter storm and hazardous travel conditions. The County discourages all non-essential travel until 5:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 27. As part of this advisory, the … [Read more...]
Former Dunkirk Treasurer Arrested For Allegedly Stealing More Than $120,000 From City
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt have announced the indictment and arrest of former City of Dunkirk Treasurer Mark Woods for the alleged theft of $120,000 from the city. Woods has been arraigned … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Vote On Hiring 5 Police Officers
Jamestown City Council will consider authorizing the hiring of five police officers at their voting session tonight. The resolution will appear under new business. Also under new business, Council will vote on a $350,000 bridge loan to Jade … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves $350,000 Bridge Loan For Prendergast Landing Project
The Prendergast Landing project has been approved a $350,000 bridge loan by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation. Jamestown Economic Development Director Aili Makuch said the loan is for 10 years at 4% interest, “There is a lot of grant … [Read more...]
Red Cross Offers Tips To Prevent Pipes From Freezing In Subzero Temps
With subzero temperatures in the forecast for the next couple of days, the American Red Cross is offering tips on how to prevent your pipes from freezing. The Red Cross said when water freezes, it expands which puts a lot of pressure on metal and … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center, Ehmke Manufacturing Holding Essay Contest
The Robert H. Jackson Center is partnering with Ehmke Manufacturing Company Inc. on an essay contest on civic education that connects to the values of athletics This year’s theme is: Playing by the Rules: Fairness and Justice in Sports and … [Read more...]
