Questions and opinions on how to deal with the rising homeless population in Jamestown were raised during City Council's public forum on Wednesday. Several questions were raised about what is being done about the homeless people under the North … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
COVID Keeps Jamestown Schools on State Ed’s “Targeted for Improvement” List
The Jamestown Public Schools district, including three schools in the district, have been assigned a "targeted for improvement" designation by New York State. JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the State Department of Education initially … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care’s 6th Annual Butterfly Art & Charity Auction Returns Tonight
Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care's 6th Annual Butterfly Art and Charity Auction returns tonight. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. at the Chautauqua Suites in Mayville for the event, which includes a buffet dinner. The art auction will feature … [Read more...]
Humane Society Kitten Pawp-Up Event at Chautauqua Mall Set for Saturday, Sept. 17
The Chautauqua County Humane Society is holding a Kitten Pawp-Up adoption event at the Chautauqua Mall this Saturday. The event from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. will have kittens available for adoption. The reduced fee is $50. Humane Society Senior … [Read more...]
JHS Marching Band’s 43rd Annual Fall Festival of Bands This Saturday, Sept. 17
The Jamestown High School Marching Band will host its 43rd Annual Fall Festival of Bands this Saturday, September 17. The event at 6:30 p.m. at Strider Field will feature bands from around New York and Pennsylvania. The JHS Marching Band will … [Read more...]
Over 60 People Come out to Discuss Public Safety, Other Issues at City Council Public Forum
Public safety was just one issue discussed with over 60 people who attended a public forum held by Jamestown City Council Wednesday night. Council President Tony Dolce stated one of his goals has been to hold these kinds of forums outside of the … [Read more...]
PROMESA, Inc. of Dunkirk Awarded $550,000 for Mobile Medication Unit
PROMESA, Inc. in Dunkirk has been awarded $550,000 for a Mobile Medication unit. The funding is part of $10.25 million from the federal State Opioid Response Grant to bolster harm reduction services for marginalized and high-risk populations … [Read more...]
State Grant Program for Businesses Still Struggling from Pandemic Now Open
A program that provides flexible grants to businesses still recovering from the pandemic is now open in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the applications portal for the Seed Funding Grant Program is open. The new program is … [Read more...]
Betty White Collection Donated to National Comedy Center
The National Comedy Center has received the collection of comedy legend and actress Betty White. Much of the collection , which includes pieces from White’s award-winning work in acclaimed TV comedies The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Golden Girls … [Read more...]
Bemus Point Fall Fest Set for September 16-18
The Bemus Point Annual Fall Fest is set for September 16 through 18. The celebration of autumn will include a street market with over 50 vendors and sidewalk fare, a petting zoo, open houses, live music and seasonal food and drink specials at the … [Read more...]
