The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts has started its Legacy Seats campaign as part of the theatre seat replacement. For a donation, patrons can have names and messages engraved on plaques that will be placed on the new theater seats. Donation … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Gov. Hochul Directs Overhaul of NYS Office of Cannabis Management
Governor Kathy Hochul has directed an operational overhaul of the New York State Office of Cannabis Management. This follows the release of a 30-day assessment which found significant structural limitations to the office. Hochul also announced … [Read more...]
Residents Encouraged To Use Alternate Modes of Transportation For Active Transportation Week
Chautauqua County residents are being encouraged to find alternate modes of transportation this week as part of the county's first annual Active Transportation Week. The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, in collaboration … [Read more...]
VITA Program Results In Nearly $2 Million In Refunds To Chautauqua County Residents
Nearly $2 million in refunds were returned to the Chautauqua County community this year thanks to the VITA program. Each year, the United Ways of Chautauqua County administer the federal Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program locally, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Ecklund Releases 2024 State of the City
Jamestown Mayor Kimberly Ecklund has released her 2024 State of the City Address. Ecklund stated in her message to City Council members that she wanted to understand Jamestown’s financial position before outlining the city’s current state and … [Read more...]
County Tax Foreclosure Proceedings, Tax Auction Postponed
Chautauqua County officials have announced tax foreclosure proceedings and the upcoming tax auction have been postponed until further notice. Officials said recent retroactive changes to tax foreclosure laws implemented by New York State are … [Read more...]
Fredonia Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Drugs That Led To Death of Celoron Man
A Fredonia man will spend up to 20 years in jail after pleading guilty to narcotics conspiracy. U.S. District Attorney Trini Ross announced that 37-year old John Wallace Buchanan made his plea in U.S. District Court. Assistant U.S. Attorney … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools To Read ‘Because of Winn-Dixie’
Jamestown Public Schools students will read "Because of Winn-Dixie" as part of a national literacy program. The "One District, One Book" program will start Monday when all elementary students and fifth graders at Jefferson Middle school will bring … [Read more...]
Stamp Out Hunger Day is May 11
Saturday, May 11 is Stamp Out Hunger Day. The day is held on the second Saturday in May each year where people can leave a donation of non-perishable food in a bag near your mailbox for your letter carrier to pick up. The United Way has … [Read more...]
Teenager Injured in Motorcycle Accident
A teenager was injured in a motorcycle accident in the town of Kiantone Wednesday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said they responded to Route 62 just before 8:30 p.m. A 17-year old male was taken to by helicopter to an area hospital … [Read more...]
