The Jamestown Tarp Skunks 2023 season begins tonight at Diethrick Park with an exhibition game against the visiting Olean Oilers. This will be the third season for the inter-collegiate Tarp Skunks squad, which plays in the Perfect Game Collegiate … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Sheriff’s Office Holding Two Boater’s Safety Courses in June
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is hosting two Boater's Safety Courses this month. The first course will be offered from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, June 10 at the Turner Community Center located at 4840 West Lake Road in Chautauqua. … [Read more...]
Muskie Fishing Season Starts June 1 for Chautauqua Lake, June 15 for Great Lakes
Muskie fishing season opens today for inland waters in New York State, including Chautauqua Lake. The State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that the fishing seasons for muskellunge will begin June 15 in Great Lakes waters. A … [Read more...]
State Cannabis Control Board Settles Lawsuit Between Office of Cannabis Management, Variscite NY One
The State Cannabis Control Board has settled a lawsuit between the Office of Cannabis Management and Variscite NY One Inc. The lawsuit filed by Variscite in September 2022 challenged how New York issued licenses for recreational cannabis … [Read more...]
JHS Varsity Swim Team Merging With Three Other School Districts for 2023-24 School Year
The Jamestown High School Varsity Boys Swimming team will be merging with three other districts for the 2023-24 school year. Jamestown School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the merger with Frewsburg, Southwestern, and Falconer is due to … [Read more...]
State DEC Reminds Folks to Be On Look Out and Report Harmful Algal Blooms
The State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding folks to be on the look out for harmful algal blooms and to report any they might see. DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos encouraged residents to be on the lookout for HABs, which can … [Read more...]
BPU’s Electric Division Earns Safety Award
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' Electric Division has earned the American Public Power Association (APPA) Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2022. The utility earned a First-Place award in the E category for … [Read more...]
BPU Yard Waste Site Closed June 3
The BPU's Yard Waste Site will be closed this Saturday, June 3. The closure is due to the garbage and recycling schedule being delayed a day for Memorial Day. Solid Waste curbside collections on Saturday preclude the ability to staff the Yard … [Read more...]
Ohio Man Drowns in Chautauqua Lake
An Ohio man drowned while fishing in Chautauqua Lake Friday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office were called Friday, May 26 about man who not returned from fishing. The Sheriff's Marine Division found a boat matching the description in Bemus … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Receives National Commission on Correctional Health Care Accreditation
Chautauqua County has received the state's accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. Sheriff Jim Quattrone announced the accreditation designation to the County Legislature at their monthly meeting on May 24. He said … [Read more...]
