The 58th Annual Chautauqua County 4-H Meat Animal Sale will take place Friday, July 22 at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds. The sale begins at 12 noon and is hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Program. This year 16 … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
37th Annual World Series of Wheels Set for July 24 at Bergman Park
The 37th Annual World Series of Wheels is set to take place Saturday, July 23 at Bergman Park. The Babe Ruth World Series Board of Directors announced the event will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on July 23 with a rain date of Sunday, July 24th. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Sheriff’s Office Asks for Information in Missing Persons Cold Case from 1976
The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for information in a missing persons cold case from 1976. 22-year old Judith Threlkeld was reported missing to the Silver Creek Police Department on March 8, 1976. She was last seen … [Read more...]
Gateway Lofts Project Receives Parking Variance Extension
The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has approved a variance extension request related to the Gateway Lofts Project. Southern Tier Environments for Living's Attorney, Charles Grieco, submitted the extension request for two variances; one … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Mall Owners, Target Corporation Want Property Assessments Lowered
The owners of Chautauqua Mall are suing again in Chautauqua County Supreme Court to have the assessment lowered on its property. The current total assessed value of 381 Fairmount Avenue is $9.26 million. Washington Prime Group attorneys argue that … [Read more...]
Entrepreneurship Program Being Held at Chamber of Commerce Offices in Jamestown Tonight
The City of Jamestown, Chamber of Commerce, and other partner organizations are holding an entrepreneurship program tonight. The free event will take place from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Chautauqua County Chamber of commerce office located at 300 … [Read more...]
Solar Array Installed on Jamestown BPU Buildings
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...]
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...]
