The Fenton History Center is back to the drawing board for looking for a new Executive Director. Center Staff confirmed that Renee Freifeld, who began in the new position on January 10, 2022, has left the organization. No explanation was given for … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Chamber ‘Salute to the Finest’ Awards Ceremony Tonight
The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce's "Salute to the Finest" award ceremony is tonight. The event pays tribute to local businesses and organizations that are making a difference in the local community through service, filling vital needs, … [Read more...]
Farmers, People with Prior Cannabis-Related Criminal Offenses To Be Given Priority for Cannabis Sale Permits in NYS
Farmers and people with prior cannabis-related criminal offenses will be given priority in cannabis sale permits in New York. Governor Kathy Hochul announced this as part of the "Seeding Opportunity Initiative" Thursday. This farm-to-store … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Touts Local Projects in $1.5 Trillion Omnibus Passed by Congress
Congressman Tom Reed touted local projects in the $1.5 trillion omnibus bill passed in the House Wednesday. The House voted in a bipartisan manner to approve the massive spending package to keep the federal government open along with $13.6 billion … [Read more...]
Red Cross Resumes COVID-19 Antibodies Testing on Blood, Platelet, Plasma Donations
The American Red Cross has resumed testing for a limited time on all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The agency announced that plasma from routine donations that have high levels of COVID-19 antibodies may be used as … [Read more...]
Striders Host 12 Annual St. Patrick’s Dash Saturday, March 12
Chautauqua Striders will host the 12th Annual St. Patrick’s Dash on Saturday, March 12. The Northwest Arena will host the registration and post-event awards. The start and finish of the 3-mile course is along West Third Street between Jefferson … [Read more...]
Catapult Performs at The Reg Sunday
America's Got Talent competitors are performing at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts this Sunday. Shadow illusion troupe, Catapult, will perform live on stage at 7:00 p.m. Catapult features dancers who work behind a screen to create shadow … [Read more...]
BPU Customer Service Driveway ‘D’ Closed This Morning
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities’ D Driveway to the Customer Service Office will be closed to traffic Friday morning. The driveway at 92 Steele Street will be closed from 8 a.m. to noon due to a coal silo project involving use of a fire … [Read more...]
Daylight Saving Time Begins This Weekend
Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. Folks should set clocks ahead one hour at 2:00 a.m., Sunday, March 13. Public safety officials also suggest that while you're changing clocks that you should also test your smoke and carbon monoxide … [Read more...]
Bed Tax Revenues Reached Record Numbers for 2021
Bed tax revenues reached record numbers for 2021 in Chautauqua County as tourism rebounded in the area. County Executive PJ Wendel announced that after tourism declined in 2020 due to pandemic restrictions, the 2021 occupancy tax revenues exceeded … [Read more...]
