The Audubon Community Nature Center is inviting volunteers to help with maintenance projects as part of National Volunteer Month and Earth Day on April 20. Registration to volunteer will take place between 9:00 and 9:15 a.m., Saturday, April 20. … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
April is ‘Safe Digging Month’ in the U.S.
April is "Safe Digging Month" in the United States. The New York State Public Service Commission is highlighting the importance of safe digging to remind excavators and contractors that State law requires them to call one of the State's toll-free … [Read more...]
Homeownership Unattainable for 53%, Rent Not Affordable For 40% In Chautauqua County
Over 40% of Chautauqua County households can't afford average rents in the county with 53% of households not able to afford homeownership. This data comes from a Housing Market Analysis and Development Strategy recently completed by the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Planning Commission Gives New Northwest Savings Bank Location Go Ahead
A new Northwest Savings Bank location has received the go ahead from the city of Jamestown. The bank will be built on the site of the former Chinese restaurant at 7 South Main Street. The former restaurant would be torn down. The Jamestown … [Read more...]
Marc Lentsch Appointed JHS Marching Band Director
The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of Marc Lentsch to serve as the next director of the Jamestown High School Marching Band. Lentsch is currently the director of bands at Persell Middle School and also serves as the marching … [Read more...]
JCC Unveils Meditation Room and Mural
Jamestown Community College has unveiled a meditation room and mural at the Jamestown campus. The rainforest-themed mural that covers the four interior walls of the room was painted by sophomore Studio Arts students Bailey Lundmark and JJ … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools’ 2024-25 Budget Approved By School Board, Goes to Public Vote on May 21
The Jamestown School Board has officially adopted a $104.5 million budget for the 2024-25 school year that will now go onto voters for final approval. The spending plan includes no increase in the tax levy. District Assistant Superintendent for … [Read more...]
New Marketing Campaign To Attract, Retain People In Chautauqua County Unveiled
A new marketing campaign to attract people and keep people in Chautauqua County has been unveiled. The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, along with the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, officially launched the "Live … [Read more...]
Lakewood’s Proposed $5.3 Million Budget Includes 12-Cent Tax Hike
The village of Lakewood's proposed $5.3 million budget for 2024-2025 raises the tax rate by 12-cents. Expenditures in the proposed budget are up $612,611 from the current year's budget. Health costs saw the biggest increase of $322,471 compared … [Read more...]
April 15-19 is ‘Work Zone Awareness Week’ in NYS
This week is "Work Zone Awareness Week" in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul said the state is recognizing April 15 to 19 with the national theme of “Work Zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever.” State landmarks will … [Read more...]
