A Remote Area Medical clinic recently held at Jamestown Community College provided free medical care of 249 patients. The two-day clinic held September 14 and 15 had 409 medical, dental, and vision services with a value over $205,000 were provided … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Public Schools Honor Dennis Webster With ‘Friend of Education’ Award
The Jamestown School Board and Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker recognized longtime local media member Dennis Webster with a “Friend of Education” Award during Tuesday's board meeting. Webster, a 1972 JHS graduate, spent roughly a half-century as … [Read more...]
County Mental Hygiene and Social Services Holding Public Hearings on Five-Year Plan
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services will hold public hearings on Friday, October 11 as part of the development of the Chautauqua County Child and Family Services five-year county plan. The public is invited to … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic To Be Held in Jamestown on Oct. 26
A free rabies vaccination clinic will be held in the City of Jamestown on Saturday, October 26. The clinic is being sponsored by the Chautauqua County Health Department and the City of Jamestown. Animals must be pre-registered to receive … [Read more...]
Past Budgeting Issues Lead To 7.79% Tax Increase in Proposed 2025 City Budget
Past budgeting issues have led to a proposed 7.79% tax increase in the City of Jamestown's 2025 budget. Mayor Kim Ecklund, presenting her first budget as mayor since taking office in January, said problems in the 2024 budget led to issues for the … [Read more...]
City Council Finance Chair Says Proposed 2025 Budget “Hard, Painful”
Jamestown City Council Finance Committee Chair has described the proposed 2025 budget as "hard and painful." Council member Brent Sheldon said the City Comptroller and Departments Heads have tried to keep the tax increase low, "But this proposed … [Read more...]
Phase IV Of Overland Trail Revitalization Complete
Another phase of a revitalization project on overland trails in Chautauqua County has been completed. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Chautauqua County Parks Department, and the Chautauqua County Partnership for … [Read more...]
Mayor Ecklund Says 2025 Budget Is ‘Tough’
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund says the 2025 budget is a "tough one." Ecklund will present her executive budget at 4:00 p.m. today. in the Police Training Room on the fourth floor of City Hall. At the City Council work session Monday night, … [Read more...]
Officials Sign Agreement To Do Chautauqua Lake Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study
Federal and local officials gathered in Mayville Monday to sign a partnership agreement to do the Chautauqua Lake Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study. The study is designed to address aquatic impairments of the lake’s ecosystem. While … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Asks State For Clarification on Electric Bus Mandate
State Senator George Borrello is looking for clarification on the state's electric bus mandate after voters defeated a proposal in the Bemus Point School District. Borrello wrote a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul following the defeat of an … [Read more...]
