The Jamestown Teachers Association has donated $1,192 to the Salvation Army Anew Center. The JTA selects a charity or community organization twice a year to send a donation helping them continue to make an impact on the community. The Anew … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
JHS Symphonic & Chamber Orchestras Present Holiday Concert December 9
The Jamestown High School Symphonic and Chamber Orchestras will present a free Holiday Concert tonight, Thursday, December 9. The public is welcome to attend the concert at 7pm in the Jamestown High School Auditorium. It will feature music from … [Read more...]
UPMC Chautauqua, Brooks Memorial Restricting Elective Surgeries Due to COVID-19 Capacity Issues
UPMC Chautauqua in Jamestown and Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk are among over 30 hospitals in New York State required to restrict elective surgeries and procedures starting this Friday. The increase in COVID-19 cases is causing the strain on … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Health Department Says ‘COVID-19 is raging’ in the County
The Chautauqua County Health Department said COVID-19 is "raging" in the county and entire region. The Department is urging unvaccinated residents to access vaccine, and for those who are fully vaccinated to get a booster dose if their second dose … [Read more...]
African American Community Members Request Community Navigator Be Added by JPS
Community members asked the Jamestown School Board to consider adding a Community Navigator for the African American Community. The Jamestown Public Schools District used American Rescue Plan funds to hire two Community Navigators for the Hispanic … [Read more...]
Poll: Kathy Hochul’s Lead Grows in Governor’s Race
Governor Kathy Hochul's lead continues to grow in the race for Governor. The Siena College Research Institute released a new poll on Tuesday, December 7 that shows New York Democrats favoring Kathy Hochul at 36%, State Attorney General Letitia … [Read more...]
JHS A Cappella Choir to Hold 97th Annual A Cappella Vespers
The Jamestown High School A Cappella Choir's 97th Annual A Cappella Vespers will take place Sunday, December 12th and December 19th. The performances will both be at 4 p.m. in the First Lutheran Church. Due to seating capacity and safe … [Read more...]
A ‘Big Cat’ Has Been Proposed as Jamestown High School’s New Mascot
A return to a "big cat" has been proposed as Jamestown High School's new mascot. Jamestown High School Mascot Committee member and Athletic Director Ben Drake gave that proposal to the Jamestown School Board Tuesday night. The Mascot Committee … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Sundquist Issues Seven Vetoes to Restore Funding to 2022 Budget
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has issued seven vetoes in the amount of $71,445 dollars in regards to the 2022 Budget passed by City Council last week. Six of the vetoes are to restore budget cuts or eliminations made by Council. Sundquist's … [Read more...]
JPD Officers Appeal to Council For More ARP Funds
Jamestown Police Department officers appealed to City Council again to designate more American Rescue Plan funds toward public safety. Kendall Club President Sam Piazza said the wish list created by Police Chief Tim Jackson was the bare minimum … [Read more...]
