The Chautauqua Lake Dragon Boat Festival & Ducky Race is returning for its eighth year. The event will will take place Saturday, August 8 at the Lucille Ball Memorial Park in Celoron. The annual event features 10- and 20-person dragon boat … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Voters Approve Jamestown, Southwestern School District Budgets
Voters approved the Jamestown Public Schools budget and all propositions on the ballot. The $120,898,274 2026-27 school budget passed 374 to 92 and a proposition to sell district property at 240 Harrison Street to the Jamestown Board of Public … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Approves Contracts For Battery System At Power Plant, Buffalo St. Pump Station
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has approved two contracts to install battery energy storage systems at the power plant and Buffalo Street Pump Station. General Manager Kris Sellstrom said the battery energy storage systems would provide … [Read more...]
Two People Treated Following House Fire On West Eighth Street
Two people had to be treated for smoke inhalation following a fire at a West Eighth Street apartment Tuesday morning. Jamestown Fire Department crews were called to 40 West Eighth Street just before 8:00 a.m. for a reported structure fire. Smoke … [Read more...]
JHS Musical Wins Gold At Shea’s Wonder Awards
Jamestown High School’s production of The Pirates of Penzance struck gold Saturday evening at the Shea's Wonder Awards at Shea's Performing Arts Center, “sailing away” as the top high school musical theater production in Western New York while … [Read more...]
The Marvin House To Host Fashion Show
The Marvin House will host its Sips and Hip Fashion Show on May 28. The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy an early evening of trendy summer fashions presented by Chautauqua Institution’s GG My Love, along with light bites, … [Read more...]
Voters Across NYS To Vote On School District Budgets And More
Voters go to the polls across New York State today to vote on school budget proposals and more. In the Jamestown Public Schools District, voters will consider a proposed $120,898,274 district budget for the 2026-27 school year. The budget includes … [Read more...]
2026 Jamestown Public Schools Spring Art Show Takes Place Today
The 2026 Jamestown Public Schools Spring Art Show will take place today at Jefferson Middle School. Artwork will be on display from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Jefferson’s gymnasium. Each Jamestown art teacher selected pieces of student artwork to … [Read more...]
NYS Higher Education Services Is Accepting Sen. Pat McGee Nursing Faculty Scholarship Applications
The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation has announced that the 2026-27 application is open for the Senator Patricia K. McGee Nursing Faculty Scholarship. This program provides critical financial assistance to registered nurses … [Read more...]
Laurel Memorial Run/Walk Seeking Logo Designs
The Laurel Memorial Run and Walk is seeking designs for this year’s logo. The person who designs the winning entry will receive a $50 gift card to a business of their choosing. Laurel Run was started in 1997 by Wayne and Elaine Hotelling of … [Read more...]
