A company working to create a vertical farming operation in a former manufacturing building will appear before Jamestown City Council tonight. Ramsay Agriculture’s Ross Ramsay, along with several of his team members, will present project updates … [Read more...]
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Chautauqua Lake Students Win Third Place In NYS Envirothon
Chautauqua Lake Central School students came in third place in New York State’s Envirothon. The event was held at SUNY Cortland May 27 through 28 and featured students participating in a hands-on environmental competition focused on topic areas … [Read more...]
World’s Largest Operating Steam Locomotive Stopping In Ripley June 9
The world’s largest operating steam locomotive will make a scheduled whistle stop in Ripley Tuesday, June 9. Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014 is on its historic 2026 East Coast tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The legendary … [Read more...]
Jamestown Renaissance Corp Announces Hiring Of Michael Edwards As New Director of Downtown Revitalization
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has announce the hiring of Michael Edwards as its new Director of Downtown Revitalization. Edwards will officially begin in the role on July 1. In this role, Edwards will work closely with businesses, property … [Read more...]
NYS Continues Investments In Addressing Extreme Heat In Communities
New York State has announced new and continued investments to address extreme heat in communities across the state. With heat waves and other extreme heat events more common, New York State agencies are continuing to work towards implementing the … [Read more...]
Assemblyman Molitor Introduces Legislation To Amend Good Cause Eviction Law Language
State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor has introduced legislation that would stop requiring landlords to file good cause eviction notices for rental units that aren’t subject to good cause eviction law. Molitor said that under current state law, every … [Read more...]
County Officials Unveil Educational Video For America 250
Chautauqua County Government and the Chautauqua County Historian's Office have unveiled America 250: Chautauqua County's Story. The educational video project highlights key moments in local history and their connection to the broader American … [Read more...]
Jamestown Pride To Kick Off Pride Month With Flag Raising At Robert H. Jackson Center
Jamestown Pride will celebrate the beginning of Pride Month by raising the Progress Pride Flag at the Robert H. Jackson Center Saturday. Designed in 2018 and based on the iconic rainbow flag from 1978, the Progress Pride flag celebrates the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Breaks Ground On $123 Million Capital Improvements Project
Jamestown Public Schools has broke ground on Phase A of the district’s $123 million Capital Improvements Project. District taxpayers approved the project in December 2023. The project marks another summer of construction across several … [Read more...]
Jamestown Farmers Market Begins Season June 6 At A New Location
The Jamestown Farmers Market will begin its season at a new location this Saturday in downtown Jamestown. The outdoor summer market is moving from its former West Third and Main Streets location to East Third and Pine Streets. The summer market … [Read more...]
