An Ellicott man has been arrested for holding up a Kwik Fill in the City of Jamestown. Jamestown Police responded just before 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 31 to a report of an armed robbery at the Kwik Fill on Fluvanna Avenue and Washington … [Read more...]
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Lucy Comedy Festival Starts Today In Jamestown
The Annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival starts today in downtown Jamestown. Over 50 live events are scheduled to take place August 2 through 6. A free birthday celebration featuring "Lucy Under the Stars" at the National Comedy Center will take … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Executive’s Office Warning of Email Scam
The Chautauqua County Executive's Office is warning about a scam where fraudsters are posing at the Executive in a scam email. County Executive PJ Wendel said several individuals and contacts received emails Monday claiming to be from the County … [Read more...]
5th Annual Heron Trail Run to Benefit WRFA
The 5th Annual Heron Trail Run in memory of Dave McDonald is set for Sunday, August 13. The run, which takes place at The Heron Farm and Event Center in the town of Sherman, will benefit WRFA this year. Run co-organizer Faith Graham said the 5k … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Contract for New Communications Coordinator for City
A new Communications Coordinator has been contracted with for the city of Jamestown. City Council approved a two-year contract with Stephen Neilans of Ashville, New York as part of the $150,000 Federal Communications Commission Affordable … [Read more...]
CCIDA Issues Statement on ‘Clouded’ Future of Dunkirk’s Marina Operations
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency issued a statement on the "clouded" future of Dunkirk's marina operation. The statement follows criminal allegations made against Peter T. Smith of Forestville. The IDA Board voted on June 27, … [Read more...]
Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union Acquires New Corporate Headquarters in Lakewood
Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union has acquired new corporate headquarters and a training facility in Lakewood. The credit union purchased and closed on the former Wealth Management Building located at 110 Mall Boulevard in July. The Legend … [Read more...]
The Chautauqua Center’s Annual Community Picnics Set for Dunkirk, Jamestown
The Chautauqua Center's annual Community Picnics are set for Jamestown and Dunkirk. This year's picnics will take place 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on August 8 at the Salvation Army on Central Avenue in Dunkirk and on August 10 at Jackson-Taylor Park … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on Purchasing Second Ambulance
Jamestown City Council will vote on the purchase of a second ambulance tonight. The resolution purchases an ambulance for the department from WNY Bus Parts of Elma, New York for $217,741. Funding for this purchase will come from American Rescue … [Read more...]
Box Bike Lanes Being Installed on Washington Street
If you have driven down Washington Street recently, you might be wondering what the new green paint is at various intersections. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the new markings are for bicyclists, "You need to stop behind the green areas in … [Read more...]
