The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities and Solar Liberty recently completed installation of solar panels at the power plant on Steele Street. The 60kW solar array is comprised of 164 panels and is distributed over three roofs. The project is … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Local Non-Profits Taking Part in ‘Give 716’ with Kick Off Event July 14
The 'Give 716' Fundraising Drive starts tonight in Western New York. The fundraiser is a collaborative effort between the Buffalo Bills Foundation and the Buffalo Sabres Foundation. The first-ever Give 716 event was launched last year to raise … [Read more...]
Scandinavian Folk Festival Takes Place in Downtown Jamestown July 16-17
The Scandinavian Folk Festival comes back after two years with celebrations in downtown Jamestown. Folk Festival Organizer Gwen Funcel said the two-day event this weekend will take place at the Northwest Arena with the Midsummer Procession going … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Traci Thompson as new Persell Middle School Principal
The Jamestown School Board approved Traci Thompson as the new Persell Middle School principal at last night’s meeting. Mrs. Thompson takes over the position from Dr. Mike McElrath who retired this year. JPS Chief of Schools Tina Sandstrom said … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves School Crossing Guard Program, Contract with Custodians
The Jamestown School Board has approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Jamestown for the School Crossing Guard Program. Under the MOU, the City will recruit, hire and manage the guards for the five elementary schools with the … [Read more...]
Two New Student Board Members Appointed to Jamestown School Board
Two new ex-officio student board members have been appointed to the Jamestown School Board for the 2022-23 school year. Aubrey Reynolds and Emylia Hallberg are seniors at Jamestown High School. Their term begins July 1, 2022 and ends on June 30, … [Read more...]
Dog Adoption Fee Waived Through July 16 at Chautauqua County Humane Society
The Chautauqua County Humane Society is waiving adoption fees on dogs through Saturday, July 16. The shelter had more than 40 dogs in the last month, almost double capacity. There are currently around 20 dogs available for adoption. While the … [Read more...]
Music of Broadway and Hollywood at Allen Park Bandshell Tonight
The Jamestown Municipal Band's concert in Allen Park tonight will feature music of Broadway and Hollywood. The free concert starts at 7:00 p.m. at the Goranson Bandshell. The public is invited to attend and to bring a blanket or chair to sit … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Customer Service Hours Changed for Wednesday, July 13
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Customer Service Office has revised hours today due to training. The office will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will reopen from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. today. Customers are reminded that payments … [Read more...]
WRFA’s ‘I Remember’ Oral History Project Comes to Bemus Point Saturday
WRFA will be in Bemus Point this Saturday to hear residents' first-hand accounts of our area's local history as part of the "I Remember" oral history project. The Saturday, July 16 interview sessions will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 … [Read more...]
