The Jamestown School Board has approved a plan related to changing the high school's "Red Raider" nickname. The New York State Department of Education required the district to submit a plan by June for review and approval by the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
JLDC Releases ARPA Funds For Two Jamestown Businesses Whose Allocation Had Been in Question
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has released American Rescue Plan funding it had been holding back for two businesses pending counsel on whether the appropriation of those funds had violated federal law. The JLDC Board had approved a … [Read more...]
City Looking at Re-Bonding For Additional Costs Related to Central Garage Project
Costs for the new Central Garage project on Washington Street are currently at $3.9 million. City Council Public Works Chair Randy Daversa provided that cost update to council at its work session Monday night. He stated at the meeting the project … [Read more...]
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Could Change How Proceeds From County Tax Auction Handled
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling is causing concerns over how proceeds from county tax auctions will be handled. On May 25, the Court ruled that state and local governments cannot seize and sell the homes of people with unpaid property taxes and keep … [Read more...]
JPD Asking For Public’s Help Regarding Suspicious Situation in Brooklyn Square
The Jamestown Police Department is asking people to contact them regarding a suspicious situation in Brooklyn Square. JPD said they had received two separate complaints regarding a black or dark colored pickup truck with a red or blue fishing … [Read more...]
New Owners Have Taken Over The Oaks Bed and Breakfast on West Third Street
New owners have taken over The Oaks Bed and Breakfast on West Third Street in the city of Jamestown. Owners Tammarishka and Randy Kerman recently cut the ribbon with local officials on the hotel and spiritual center. The Ontario, Canada natives … [Read more...]
Give Big CHQ Set for Thursday, June 8
Local fundraising day, Give Big CHQ, takes place this Thursday, June 8. Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Community Impact Coordinator Liz Jones said the 24-hour fundraiser will feature 125 organizations that are located in or serve … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Holding ‘Barnette at 80’ Discussion
The Robert H. Jackson Center will hold a discussion about the Supreme Court case that decided it was unconstitutional to compel school children to say the pledge of allegiance. The discussion, "Barnette at 80 & What It Means Today," with … [Read more...]
Free Lectures For NYS Invasive Species Awareness Week to Be Held at SUNY Fredonia
Free lectures will be held at SUNY Fredonia this week as part of New York State's 10th Annual Invasive Species Awareness Week. The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Agriculture and Markets (AGM) are holding free … [Read more...]
WRFA’s 2023 Great American Picnic Celebrating “Women Who Rock” is Sunday, June 11!
JAMESTOWN, NY – The Great American Picnic is back for another year at Southern Tier Brewing Company! WRFA’s annual summer fundraiser is taking place Sunday, June 11 from Noon to 6 p.m. at STBC’s Empty Pint in Lakewood, NY and will once again … [Read more...]
