Four new legislators took their seats on the Chautauqua County Legislature during a reorganizational meeting January 2. Jamestown Democrat Vince DeJoy, Democrat Sandra Lewis, Republican Jason Merritt and Jamestown Democrat Bob Whitney took the … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Former Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore Has Died
Former Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore has died. According to an obituary provided by the Jordan Funeral Home in Sinclairville, Barmore died at the age of 74 on Saturday, January 3. Barmore had served on the Chautauqua County Legislature … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Inauguration Tonight
Democrats will take over leading Jamestown City Council as four new members are officially inaugurated tonight. The ceremony will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located on the second floor of City Hall. All nine council … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Sewer District Extension Project Receives $17.7 Million
The ongoing goal to sewer all of Chautauqua Lake received a boost from New York State thanks to a $17,785,000 grant. The Chautauqua County South and Center Sewer District is receiving the funds for the Chautauqua Lake Sewer District Phase 3 … [Read more...]
$3 Million Awarded By NYS Regional Economic Development Corporation To Groups In Chautauqua County
The State Regional Economic Development Corporation has awarded groups in Chautauqua County $3 million for various projects and initiatives. The National Comedy Center is receiving $550,000 for their Destination Laughter initiative. This program … [Read more...]
Celoron Man Arrested After Leading Police On High Speed Chase
A Celoron man has been arrested on larceny charges after leading police on a high speed chase through Jamestown. Jamestown Police responded at 1:00 p.m. Sunday to a report of an unwanted person on the westside of the city. Officers say the man, … [Read more...]
Free Pick-Up Of Christmas Trees Begins Today in Jamestown
The Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department will begin their annual pickup of discarded Christmas trees for recycling today. The pickups will be done weather permitting. Residents are asked to place their trees on the terrace … [Read more...]
Increase In Minimum Wage, Tax Credits Among New Policies, Laws In Effect For 2026 In NYS
New laws and policies including an increase in minimum wage and tax credits have gone into effect for the New Year in New York State. Tax credits for children are increasing for the 2026 tax year. Families are eligible for a tax credit of $1,000 … [Read more...]
$300,000 In Economic Growth Funds Available To Organizations
The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth is making $300,000 available for qualifying economic development projects through its rebranded Economic Growth Fund. Municipalities, nonprofits, academic institutions, economic development … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Presents ‘Living Voices’ January Through May
The Robert H. Jackson Center will present Living Voices in the Center's Cappa Theater from January through May 2026. For eight years, Living Voices has brought powerful, dynamic live performances combined with archival film and sound, transforming … [Read more...]
