Motorists are encouraged to "give turtles a brake' during the months of May and June. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said thousands of turtles are killed each year by unsuspecting drivers when … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Falconer Manufacturer To Remain Locally Owned
A Falconer manufacturer will remain local following the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency's approval of loan funds for new owners to purchase the business. Dahlstrom Roll Form's current Chief Executive Officer Brad Renwick and … [Read more...]
Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Jamestown Public Schools’ Budget
Voters have overwhelmingly approved Jamestown Public Schools' 2024-25 budget. The $104,566,897 budget passed with 84% of voters saying yes. A proposition to create a $5 million capital reserve fund also passed with 86% of the vote. Joseph … [Read more...]
Write-In Candidate Wins Seat on Southwestern School Board
A write-in candidate has been elected to the Southwestern Central School board of education. Voters returned Elizabeth Laczi and Michael Carothers to the school board and added Josh Gesing, who was a write-in candidate. Their three-year term … [Read more...]
City Council Accepts Grant That Will Go Toward Cameras In Downtown Parking Ramps
Jamestown City Council has approved accepting a grant that will go toward new cameras in the downtown parking ramps The $285,400 Law Enforcement Technology Grant from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services will fund the purchase … [Read more...]
STEM Wars Kicks Off Today in Downtown Jamestown
STEM Wars kicks off a two day event at the Northwest Arena today. A new feature this year is a Career Fair and Technology Expo that will be open to the public. It will start at 3:00 p.m. and ending at 6:00 pm on rink A today. Manufacturers … [Read more...]
BPU Annexation Litigation Ends, Settlement Approved
City of Jamestown officials have mixed emotions that the seven years of litigation around the attempted annexation of the Dow Street Substation property has come to an end. City Council approved a settlement Monday night that discontinues the … [Read more...]
Voters Go To Polls Today To Vote on JPS Budget, School Board Members
Today is the day for voters to have their say on Jamestown Public Schools budget and vote for three members of the district’s school board. The district’s proposed $104,566,897 budget for the 2024-25 school year includes a 0% increase to the tax … [Read more...]
Jamestown Schools’ Annual District Art Show Tonight, Wednesday
Jamestown Public Schools will hold its Annual District Art Show tonight and Wednesday. The art show takes place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. tonight and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at Jefferson Middle School on Martin Road. The public is … [Read more...]
Nominations Sought For YWCA Jamestown Women of Achievement Awards
The Alliance for Nonprofit Resources is seeking nominations for its 2024 YWCA Jamestown Women of Achievement Awards. The Women of Achievement Awards are presented to women in the community who demonstrate a commitment to the YWCA mission of … [Read more...]
