The Chautauqua County Board of Health President is expressing concern for the County Health Department with the departure of Christine Schuyler. Schuyler's last day as Director of the County's Department of Health and Human Services was Tuesday, … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
NYS Education Effectively Bans Use of Native American Mascots for Public Schools
The New York State Education Department has effectively banned the use of most Native American mascots for public schools in the State. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said State Ed sent a communication to all districts … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Protection & Rehabilitation Agency Holding Public Meeting to Update on Lake Funding Mechanisms
A public information meeting will be held tonight that will provide an update on a study of funding mechanisms for Chautauqua Lake. The Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency will hold the meeting at 5:00 p.m., December 1 in the … [Read more...]
Murray L. Bob Lecture to Feature Field and Fork Network Director on Food Insecurity
The 2022 Murray L. Bob Lecture will focus on food insecurity. The annual lecture will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. tonight at the James Prendergast Library. Community Outreach and Programming Manager Jennifer Champ said it will feature Field … [Read more...]
Reg Presents ‘Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas’ Friday, December 2
The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts will present "Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas" on stage this Friday. The live show starts at 7:30 p.m and features traditional Irish musicians and dancers. It is a re-creation of a night before Christmas in … [Read more...]
City Council Approves $3.75 Million in ARP Funded Programs
Jamestown City Council has approved using $3.75 million in American Rescue Plan funds for several programs, including funding the Chautauqua County Land Bank. The proposals that had been on Council members' desks for several months included … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Releases More Information on Woman Whose Body was Found in Portland
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has released more details about the body of a woman found in Portland in September 2021 in hopes of learning her identity. The bodies of two women were found in the Rails To Trails hiking area by Woleben Road … [Read more...]
Five Local Arts Organizations Receive $185,000 from NYS Council on the Arts
Five arts organizations in Chautauqua County are receiving $185,000 in grants through the New York State Council on the Arts. The grants are part of nearly $45 million going toward over 1,200 arts organizations and 426 artists in New York … [Read more...]
JCC Foundations Awards John Welpley as 2022 John D. Hamilton Award Recipient
The Jamestown Community College Foundation has honored John Whelpley as its 2022 John D. Hamilton Award recipient. Whelpley retired this year from his position as senior executive vice president and chief financial officer of Cutco Corporation and … [Read more...]
Western NY Land Conservancy Names Jon Kaledin as New Executive Director
The Western New York Land Conservancy has named Jon Kaledin as its new Executive Director. Kaledin's appointment will be effective January 9, 2023. He will succeed longtime Executive Director Nancy Smith. Kaledin has held executive positions in … [Read more...]
