The 2024 Turner Winter Series will begin today at the Robert H. Jackson Center. Tonight's free event starts at 6:30 p.m. and will feature Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance Executive Director Randall Perry. His topic will be the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Public Schools Being Sued Following Student Injury In A Gym Class
The mother of a student who was injured during a gym class activity is suing Jamestown Public Schools. The filing in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court by Attorney Carey Beyer, who is representing Lindsey Bloomberg, is seeking a restraining … [Read more...]
Second Chances Thrift Store Closing
The Chautauqua County Humane Society’s Second Chances Thrift Store will be closing its doors. The store, located at 707 Fairmount Avenue, is closing in February due to "rising costs and significant shelter projects on the horizon" for the Humane … [Read more...]
New Jamestown High School Principal Appointed
The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of a new principal for Jamestown High School. Allyson Smith will begin in that role on Tuesday, January 16. Current building principal, Dana Williams, will continue in an advisory role over … [Read more...]
Martin Luther King Jr. Service To Be Held at Emmanuel Baptist Church on January 15
A service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Monday, January 15. The service will take place at 4:00 p.m. and feature keynote speaker Dr. Vicki Sapp. The theme for the event is "Keep on Pushing" with … [Read more...]
Foster Parent Open House Set for January 18
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services’ Home Finding Team will host a Foster Parent Open House on Thursday, January 18. The Department is offering an in-person session and a virtual session. The in-person session … [Read more...]
Guilty Plea Reached In Shooting Death of Sinclairville Man
A guilty plea has been reached in the shooting death of a Sinclairville man in July 2022. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced Wednesday that the defendant charged in the case has pled guilty to felony … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Reacts To State of the State Address
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel is applauding the mental health and education proposals in Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address. Wendel, who has over 25 years of experience in the educational field, said he's glad to see the … [Read more...]
State Sen. Borrello Criticizes Gov. Hochul’s State of the State Address For Not Addressing Public Safety, State’s Affordability
State Senator George Borrello is criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul's State of State address for not addressing the state's affordability and public safety. Borrello said Hochul's address was, quote, "a lot of talk," "We've heard it before. 'We're … [Read more...]
City Council Hopes To Act In January On Camera, Lighting Project For Spring, Cherry St. Ramps
Jamestown City Council hopes to act on funding a camera and lighting project at the Spring and Cherry Street Ramps by the end of January. Council has two resolutions totaling $249,680 to award bids to companies to install cameras and lights in the … [Read more...]
