St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will host a Safe Zone training on Tuesday, May 24. The training will take place at 7:00 p.m. and is designed to be a resource for parents, grandparents, and other adults who wish to support gay, lesbian, bisexual, or … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Suspect Charged with Murdering 10 People at a Buffalo Tops Back in Court Thursday
The White man charged with murdering 10 people at a Tops supermarket in Buffalo appeared briefly in court Thursday. The Associated Press reports prosecutors said that the suspect, 18-year old Payton Gendron, has been indicted on a first-degree … [Read more...]
President Biden Invokes Defense Production Act to Alleviate Infant Formula Shortages
President Joe Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act to attempt to alleviate ongoing infant formula shortages in the United States. CNN reports the President is invoking the act -- which allows the government more control over industrial … [Read more...]
Owner of Building that Housed Former Jamestown Brewing Company Facing Foreclosure
The owner of the building that housed the former Jamestown Brewing Company is facing foreclosure. In a filing in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court on Thursday, May 19, Evans Bank issued a complaint against G Patti Enterprises LLC, George … [Read more...]
Neighborhood, River, Lake Clean-Up Events Taking Place Saturday, May 21
The Hands On Neighborhoods Community Clean-Up event is taking place in Jamestown Saturday, May 21 The event, sponsored by the Chautauqua County Land Bank in conjunction with the City of Jamestown and Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, takes place … [Read more...]
Audubon Plant Exchange and Sale Takes Place May 21
The Audubon Community Nature Center is holding its 2022 Plant Exchange and Sale on Saturday, May 21. The event, that takes place 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., will allow people to trade potted plants in exchange for new ones or purchase plants outright. … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Parade Route Changed
The United Veterans Council of Jamestown have announced a parade route change for the Memorial Day Parade scheduled for Monday, May 30. The parade line up will still begin at 9:00 a.m. on West Fourth Street beginning at Washington Street. The … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces Measures to Strengthen Gun Control, Track Domestic Terrorism
Governor Kathy Hochul introduced an array of executive orders and new legislation Wednesday in response to a mass shooting in Buffalo last week. The Associated Press reports Hochul's announcement came days after a White 18-year-old wearing … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves $610,000 Capital Project for Persell Middle School
The Jamestown School Board approved a $610,000 capital overlay project for Persell Middle School at its meeting Wednesday night. The project was first approved in the 2021-22 school year, but the district didn't have enough funding in its accounts … [Read more...]
FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Booster For Children Ages 5-11
NPR reports the Food and Drug Administration Tuesday authorized the first COVID-19 vaccine booster for children ages 5 to 11. The authorization makes all children in that age group who received their second shot at least five months ago eligible … [Read more...]
