The Jamestown Community Learning Council will hold its annual "Roll & Read" this coming Friday, June 10. JCLC Program Manager Amanda Telford said the event is through the homeschool "Parent As Teachers" curriculum where families are invited to … [Read more...]
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Increased Police Presence set for Ring Elementary Following Non-Credible Threat
Despite a threat made against the school being found to be non-credible, there will be an increased police presence at Ring Elementary School this morning. Jamestown Public Schools issued a statement saying a fourth grade student sent text … [Read more...]
Carl Paladino Announces Candidacy for 23rd Congressional District
Buffalo businessman and one-time candidate for governor, Carl Paladino, has entered the race for the 23rd Congressional District. The Republican announced on Twitter that he has enough petitions to qualify for the Republican and Conservative lines … [Read more...]
Home Improvement Incentive Programs, Surveillance Cameras on City Council Agenda
Jamestown City Council will continue to review proposals to use $1 million of American Rescue Plan funds for housing improvement programs at its work session. The two resolutions were first discussed at Council's May 16 work session. The Senior … [Read more...]
2022 Street Projects Announced for City of Jamestown
Increased state aid is contributing to an expanded Streets Program for the City of Jamestown. The released its annual list of street work Friday with the plan focusing on the greatest areas of need for the City. Every street is evaluated on the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Juneteenth Celebration Planning Continues, Volunteers Needed
Jamestown's Juneteenth committee is gearing up for the annual celebration set to take place June 17 through 19. A free showing of the movie "Sister Act" will take place at the National Comedy Center on Friday, June 17 with other activities planned … [Read more...]
VITA Program Helps Over 1,400 Households, Bringing in $2.2 Million in Tax Refunds
Over 1,400 households were helped by the United Ways of Chautauqua County's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program this year, receiving over $2.2 million dollars in refunds. Taxpayers either visited a traditional VITA preparation site, opted for … [Read more...]
NYT: NYS Legislature Passes Gun Bills Package, Broaden Abortion Protections
The New York Times reports the State Legislature has passed a broad package of gun bills that will raise the minimum age to buy a semiautomatic rifle to 21, ban most civilians from purchasing bullet-resistant body vests and revise the state’s red … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Continue Crackdown on Illegal Dumping on Pratt Avenue
Jamestown Police have arrested two more people for illegally dumping garbage in the Pratt Avenue area. 24-year old Jomar Camacho Monge and 44-year old Omar Camocho were ticketed with illegal dumping after police say they were seen on a … [Read more...]
Spotted Lanternfly Traps Up in Chautauqua County
Traps have been set for Spotted Lanternfly in Chautauqua County in hopes that early detection can help stop a pest that feeds on fruit trees and grape vines. The Cornell Lake Erie Regional Grape Program received both circle traps and sticky band … [Read more...]
