The Jamestown Post Journal reports that Jamestown Police are investigating a "suspicious" death near downtown. The P-J reports Police Chief Tim Jackson stated a man was found dead inside the Park View Apartments located at 401 West Fourth Street … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Gov. Hochul’s Proposed State Budget Cuts Foundation Aid Over $400 Million For Schools
Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed state budget cuts Foundation Aid to nearly every school district in the state, including Jamestown. According to a press release by the New York State United Teachers, Jamestown Public Schools' Foundation Aid would … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves $194,000 Toward Eclipse Preparedness Equipment
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved using over $194,000 of the County's fund balance toward Eclipse preparedness equipment. Chautauqua County lies along the optimal viewing path, or path of totality, for the April 8, 2024 Total Solar … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Students To Get April 8 Off For Eclipse
Jamestown Public School students will get the day off to watch the eclipse on April 8. The Jamestown School Board voted to add a Superintendent's Conference Day to the schedule for April 8. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the decision … [Read more...]
Cirque Mechanics Brings ‘Zephyr’ To The Reg Lenna on Jan. 26
Cirque Mechanics will perform new show at the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts this Friday. The modern circus artists will perform their show, Zephyr, before a live audience at 7:30 p.m., Friday, January 26. In Zephyr, the audience will witness … [Read more...]
New Brewery Could Be Going Into Former Jamestown Brewing Company Location
A new brewery could be going into the former Jamestown Brewing Company location in downtown Jamestown. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved a $950,000 loan to Wicked Jimmy's LLC toward the purchase of the almost … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Deputy Comptroller Has Resigned
The City of Jamestown's Deputy Comptroller has put in her resignation. Mayor Kim Ecklund announced to City Council on Monday that Carol Malek has accepted a job outside of city government and will be leaving her position at the end of this … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School Marching Band Director Resigns
The Jamestown High School Marching Band will be looking for a new director. Megan Murray submitted her resignation from the elective on Tuesday, January 23, but will remain on as the high school's band director. Former Marching Band Director … [Read more...]
United Way Reaches $1.4 Million Campaign Goal
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has reached its $1.4 million annual campaign goal. The announcement came at the agency's 2023 Campaign Celebration Tuesday night. Executive Director Amy Rohler said meeting this goal means the agency … [Read more...]
Nine Democratic Governors, Including Hochul, Calling For Federal Action On Immigration
Nine Democratic governors, led by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, are calling for federal action on immigration. The governors asked in a letter sent to the White House and Congress for “a serious commitment” to overhauling the immigration system … [Read more...]
