Sheriff's Deputies and K9 were successful in locating a missing hunter in the town of Westfield on Friday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said that a hunter was tracking a deer and became lost in the woods. He was able to contact a family … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
United Way Looking for Volunteers To Help With Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
Volunteers are needed to help the United Ways of Chautauqua County's 2025 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Through the VITA program, United Way and community volunteers provide free tax preparation services to qualifying residents. The … [Read more...]
Squirrel Nut Zippers Coming To The Reg on Saturday
The swingin’ seasonal sounds of the Squirrel Nut Zippers will be roaring into Jamestown this Saturday. The iconic multi-platinum jazz rockers will be unwrapping their “An Evening with the Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan Tour,” featuring … [Read more...]
NYS Asking Beaver Trappers To Trap in Wildlife Management Areas Where Beavers Causing Damage
New York State is asking beaver trappers to help reduce beavers where their activity is causing damage. The State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging beaver trappers to visit specific Wildlife Management Areas and a State … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Signs 2025 Budget, Cites Concerns
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund will not issue any vetos for the 2025 Budget passed by City Council. Ecklund signed the budget Thursday which includes a 3.61% tax increase, down from the original 7.79% tax increased proposed in the Executive … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Receives $250,000 Grant
The Jamestown Public Market has been awarded a $250,000 grant to expand the market to year-round programming. The funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers Market Promotion Program will enhance the availability and … [Read more...]
More Than $2.1 Million In State Roadwork Coming To Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County will receive more than $2.1 million to make highways more resilient to extreme weather. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding as part of $100 million statewide for projects in 70 locations. In Chautauqua County, $1.4 … [Read more...]
Jingle and Mingle Festival, Christmas Parade This Saturday in Jamestown
The holiday season will be on display in downtown Jamestown this Saturday with the annual Jingle and Mingle Winter Festival and the annual holiday parade. Events begin at 2:00 p.m. downtown on Tracy Plaza with horse and carriage rides, a character … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club Receives Grant to Purchase New Equipment
The Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club has been awarded a grant to purchase new equipment. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $143,231 Rural Business Development Grant to the club. This funding … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Holiday Lights Contest Is Underway
Nominations are being sought for the City of Jamestown's Holiday Lights Contest. The contest is open to all residential properties within the city and gives folks who deck their homes in festive décor for a chance to win a ShopLocalCHQ gift … [Read more...]