The Robert H. Jackson Center is hosting a panel discussion today titled, Ladies of Legend. The discussion is a celebration of trailblazing women in Western New York’s legal community, historical and current. It takes place from noon to 2:00 … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Tarp Skunks Return to the WRFA Airwaves in 2023, Starting June 1
JAMESTOWN, NY – The Jamestown Tarp Skunks will return to the airwaves on WRFA-LP for a third straight season in 2023. Just like the past two seasons, all Tarp Skunks’ home games are being broadcast on at 107.9 FM, as well as streaming worldwide at … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Hiring Eight New Firefighters
Jamestown City Council has unanimously voted to lift a hiring freeze to hire eight new firefighters. The decision after two months of discussions drew applause from an audience mostly made up of members of the Jamestown Fire Department at Monday's … [Read more...]
Cummins Celebrates Production of 2.5 Millionth Engine at Jamestown Plant
Officials and employees celebrated the production of the 2.5 millionth engine at the Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant Monday. Plant Manager Anna Dibble said the site in Busti was started in 1974 as a components manufacturing plant and began … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Receives Clean Audit for 2022
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has received a clean audit for 2022. The board heard from BWB Representatives at its monthly meeting. CPA Danna Isaman said the Independent Auditor's Report has issued an unmodified opinion, which is the … [Read more...]
Free Admission for Kids This Summer at National Comedy Center, Lucy-Desi Museum
The National Comedy Center has announced that admission for kids and teens will be free this summer thanks to support from Shults Auto Group. The Kids and Teens Free program will run from May 26, 2023 through Monday, September 4, 2023. Up to two … [Read more...]
YWCA Jamestown Seeking Nominations for Women of Achievement Awards
The YWCA Jamestown is seeking nominations for its annual Women of Achievement Awards. Women of Achievement Awards are presented to women in the community who demonstrate a commitment to the YWCA mission of eliminating racism and empowering … [Read more...]
Suspect in Jamestown Homicide Now Also Suspect in Kidnapping Case
The suspect in a Jamestown homicide is now also a suspect in a kidnapping case. North Charleston Police in South Carolina put out a notice to the public to be on the look out for 34-year Michael Burham after police were in contact with two people … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Expected to Finally Vote on Hiring Firefighters
Jamestown City Council is expected to finally vote tonight on whether to hire eight new firefighters. Council tabled the resolution to lift the hiring freeze to hire the firefighters twice at voting sessions in March and April in order to have … [Read more...]
Former Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator Indicted For Theft of $50,000
The former Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator has been indicted for the theft of $50,000. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced 63-year old Hector Rosas of Silver Creek was indicted for using his … [Read more...]
