The 40th Annual Yassou Festival takes place this Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15 in Jamestown. The annual festival at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church celebrates Greek culture by featuring live Bouzouki music and dancing as well as … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Black Bass Season Begins June 15
Black bass season begins Saturday in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced that open (harvest) season for largemouth and smallmouth bass, collectively known as black bass, begins … [Read more...]
‘Love Our New York Lands’ Photo Contest Underway in NYS
The 2024 "Love Our New York Lands" photo contest is underway in New York State. The online contest will feature five monthly themes through mid-October, with the winning images receiving prizes and featured in statewide digital and print campaigns … [Read more...]
Grand Jury Issues More Charges Against Jamestown Man in Infant’s Death
A Grand Jury has levied additional charges against Jamestown man in the death of an infant. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 26-year old Matthew Nuttall has been charged with First and Second Degree Manslaughter in … [Read more...]
WIVB: Buffalo Diocese Announces Closures, Mergers of 40 Parishes in WNY
WIVB reports the Buffalo Diocese has announced 40 recommended closures and mergers of parishes in Western New York. The decision comes after the diocese’s announcement on May 28 to “rightsize and reshape” their parishes by closing or merging … [Read more...]
Today Is ‘Give Big CHQ’ Day in Chautauqua County
Today is the "Give Big CHQ" fundraiser in Chautauqua County. The 24-hour online event was started by Chautauqua Region Community Foundation in 2018. Community Impact Officer Liz Jones said it has raised over $1.7 million for over 150 local … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Sponsoring Legislation to Renew Affordable Connectivity Program
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is pushing for the renewal of the Affordable Connectivity Program. It’s a federal program that provides financial assistance to low-income households to help them afford high-speed internet. The program ran out of … [Read more...]
WRFA’s ‘I Remember’ Oral History Project Starts Airing Sunday, June 16
WRFA’s “I Remember” oral history project will make its debut this Sunday, June 16. The 14-episode program will air at 10:30 a.m. on 107.9 fm on Sundays except for the first Sunday of the month. The series features local residents and area … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Holding Hot Dog Sale Today To Benefit St. Susan Center
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will hold its annual hot dog sale today to benefit St. Susan Center. BPU employee volunteers will be selling the hot dogs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. today outside the BPU Customer Service Office. The … [Read more...]
Hideaway Bay Resort Opens in Silver Creek
Local and state officials cut the ribbon for Hideaway Bay Resort in Silver Creek Tuesday. The four-season, eco-friendly resort is located on 3.6 acres of secluded lakefront property just to the east of the Walnut Creek outlet on Lake … [Read more...]
