Chautauqua Striders has received a $20,000 grant from The Blossom Fund at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. The funding will be used for 2022-2023 mentoring and social-emotional learning programs through the organization. The … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
NYS Police Issued Over 14,000 Tickets During Thanksgiving Holiday
State Police issued 14,063 tickets during this year's Thanksgiving traffic enforcement initiative. The initiative targeted unsafe driving behaviors during the holiday weekend. State Troopers arrested 213 people for driving while impaired and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Elected to National League of Cities Board of Directors
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has been elected to the National League of Cities Board of Directors. Sundquist was elected to a 2-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy, governance and membership … [Read more...]
Hall R. Clothier Building to Fully Reopen Friday, December 5
The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services' offices in the Hall R. Clothier Building will reopen to the public this Friday. County Executive PJ Wendel thanked Assistant Deputy Director of Public Facilities Josh Rothwell and the … [Read more...]
Funding Options for a Potential Chautauqua Lake District Discussed at Third Public Meeting
Several dozen people attended the third public information meeting on options for funding a potential Chautauqua Lake District. Consultants from Barton and LoGuidice went over three funding options that included a tiered flat fee, equivalent … [Read more...]
Rep. Sempolinski Cites Religious Freedom Concerns for Not Supporting Respect for Marriage Act
Congressman Joe Sempolinski will not be supporting the Respect for Marriage Act, citing concerns for religious freedoms. The legislation protects same-sex and interracial marriage and was passed the U.S. Senate 61 to 36 on Tuesday. It is expected … [Read more...]
Downtown Jamestown’s Christmas Parade Takes Place Saturday, December 3
The Downtown Jamestown Christmas Parade will take place Saturday, December 3. The parade will begin at 6:00 p.m. on West Third Street before the Third Street Bridge and continue down Third Street to Tracy Plaza in front of the Jamestown Municipal … [Read more...]
New York State Young Farmers Loan Forgiveness Incentive Program Eligibility Expanded
College graduates who are pursuing careers in agriculture are in line for expanded student debt relief under a new state law. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the law that addresses eligibility for the New York State Young Farmers Loan Forgiveness … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care ‘Light A Life’ Memorial Service Set for Dec. 3
The Annual "Light a Life" Memorial and Service of Remembrance returns this Saturday at Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care. The service will take place at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, December 3 and also will be livestreamed on Chautauqua Hospice's … [Read more...]
JCC’s Scandinavian Studies Program’s Julmarknad Returns December 3
The Scandinavian Studies Program at Jamestown Community College is bringing back its traditional Julmarknad this Saturday. The program, which has been on hiatus the last two years, will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 3rd … [Read more...]
