Folks are reminded to take some safety precautions, especially with fireworks, while celebrating Independence Day Tuesday. In New York State in 2021, there were 199 fireworks-related injury visits reported by emergency departments, with 142 of … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Independence Day Celebrations Set For Across Chautauqua County
A variety of events will be taking place across Chautauqua County for Independence Day Tuesday. In Mayville, the grand parade starts at 10:00 a.m. with the theme of "One Heart, One Flag, One Nation." Following the parade, festivities will begin at … [Read more...]
Civil Service Exam Application Fees Waived Through December 2025
Civil service exam application fees have been waived for all New York State civil service exams now through December 2025. The removal of fees for all State exams was one of several actions included in the State's 2024 Budget. Department of … [Read more...]
BPU Garbage Collection Delayed One Day Starting Tuesday Due to July 4th Holiday
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. In addition, garbage and recycling will not be collected on Tuesday and collection will be delayed by one day the rest of the … [Read more...]
The County Finance Department Is Reorganizing to Become More Streamlined
The Chautauqua County Finance Department is going through a reorganization process to become more streamlined. County Executive PJ Wendel said the idea for the reorganization came out of a discussion with former legislator Chuck Nazzaro who worked … [Read more...]
Three TRC Interns Graduate from Project Search Program
Three interns have been recognized in the first graduation ceremony of the Project Search program through The Resource Center and UPMC Chautauqua. TRC Employment and Community-Based Services Director Terry Johnson said Abigail Adam, Joshua … [Read more...]
Six Nations Flag Raising Ceremony Set for July 1 on Tracy Plaza
A Six Nations Flag Raising ceremony will be held Saturday on Tracy Plaza. Jamestown Community College Artist in Residence Kaycee Colburn has organized the Hiawatha flag-raising event set for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 1st. Creatives Rebuild New … [Read more...]
Five JHS Students Awarded Jamestown Juneteenth Freedom Scholarships
Five Jamestown High School seniors have been awarded the 2023 Jamestown Juneteenth Freedom Scholarship. Graduating seniors Karryne Mims, Sean Paige, Celeste Roberts, John Smith Jr., and Nayla Torres have each received a $1,500 scholarship to … [Read more...]
Busti’s Bicentennial Celebration Heads to Stateline Speedway on July 1
The town of Busti's Bicentennial Celebration goes on road to the Stateline Speedway Saturday, July 1. The town is participating in the evening's program, featuring a big $4,500 to win, and the 40-lap Super Late Model Feature race featuring the 1/3 … [Read more...]
Air Quality Health Advisory In Effect for WNY for Thursday
The State Department of Environmental Conservation and Health Department have again issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for all of Thursday in Western New York. Governor Kathy Hochul speaking at a press event Wednesday said that over the course … [Read more...]
