Jamestown Rotary and local officials joined to cut the ribbon on the new Jamestown sign at the entrance to the city. Jamestown Rotary Club President John Healy said the project has been 25 years in the making with discussions between the City of … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
South County Transfer Station Adds Friday Hours
The South County Transfer Station has added additional hours of operation. In addition to the Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday operation from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. the facility is now open Fridays from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The South County Transfer … [Read more...]
Fire At Former Westburgh Electric Building Suspicious
Jamestown Fire officials are calling a fire at a former industrial building suspicious. Fire crews were called to 16 Scott Street at 12:30 p.m. Thursday to find smoke coming from the second and third floors of the vacant building. Crews … [Read more...]
Jamestown Local Development Corporation to Vote on Funding Non-Profit Requests in July
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation will vote in July on awarding $1.5 million in Non-Profit Assistance Program funds. Nine organizations have requested a total of $2,756,457 toward$43,462,532 in project costs. Council President and … [Read more...]
Groundbreaking Event Held for Hideaway Bay Resort in Silver Creek
The new Hideaway Bay Resort development in the Village of Silver Creek has held a groundbreaking event. Owner and Developer Kevin Cullen said the future setting which will include 10 cottages, also known as “glamping units,” with high-end décor; … [Read more...]
James Prendergast Library Block Party to Take Place June 24
The James Prendergast Library will kick off their summer reading program with a block party and patio dedication this Saturday. The new patio will be dedicated at 10:30 a.m. in memory of Jim Roselle, a library supporter, radio personality, and … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School Commencement Tonight
Jamestown High School's Commencement ceremony will take place tonight. Around 280 seniors will graduate at the ceremony being held at 7:00 p.m. at the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater. This year's valedictorian is Jacob Smeraldo with … [Read more...]
Rolison Pleads Guilty to Weapon Charges in Federal Court
The Jamestown man who pled guilty to two fatal vehicle crashes has now pled guilty in federal court to weapons charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 60-year old Randall Rolison pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to being a felon in … [Read more...]
Chop House Operators Looking to Buy Former Field and Wright Building in Jamestown
The former Field and Wright Building on North Main Street will soon have new owners. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation board reviewed a ten-year, $140,350 loan at 4% fixed rate interest to Andrew and Amber Carlson to purchase 100-120 … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Police Chief Is Clearing the Air on Public Safety Data
Jamestown's Police Chief is clearing the air on public safety data. Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented an array of public safety statistics related to the first six months of 2023 at a press conference Tuesday on new community policing initiative, … [Read more...]
