The Democratic Challenger for Chautauqua County Executive has received endorsements from the county's two city mayors and the largest town's supervisor. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist, Dunkirk Mayor Willie Rosas, and Pomfret Town Supervisor Dan … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Heritage Ministries Names Melissa Anderson as Corporate Director of Communications
Heritage Ministries has announced Melissa Anderson has been named its Corporate Director of Communications. President and CEO Lisa Haglund said Anderson will serve as the primary communications point of contact for the organization. She will … [Read more...]
Today is the 70th Anniversary of the First ‘I Love Lucy’ Episode on TV
Today is the 70th Anniversary of the first "I Love Lucy" episode on television. It premiered on October 15th, 1951. The National Comedy Center is celebrating the milestone presenting 70 of the best episodes of “I Love Lucy” in its theater over … [Read more...]
3 Deaths, 433 New Cases of COVID-19 for October 3rd-9th
There were 3 deaths and 433 new cases of COVID-19 reported for the week of October 3rd through 9th in Chautauqua County. 130 of those cases were located in Jamestown. This is the first week that new cases are down since August 21st. There are 331 … [Read more...]
The Annual Downtown Christmas Parade Is In Limbo
The status of the annual Downtown Christmas Parade is up in the air for this December. The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce held an events meeting to discuss upcoming activities downtown and the question was raised whether there will be a parade this … [Read more...]
Local Business Owner Planning Winter Artisan Bazaar for Downtown Jamestown
A local business owner is developing a Winter Artisan Bazaar event for downtown Jamestown. Studio D Catering Owner Diana Scott is organizing the event which would take place the first three Saturdays of December. She said she wanted to attract … [Read more...]
Jamestown YMCA Hoping Congressman Reed Can Help Find Funding for New Facility
Jamestown YMCA representatives recently met with Congressman Tom Reed to discuss possible federal funding opportunities for the Y's proposed $26 million dollar Community Center facility. The facility, which is proposed to be built on Harrison … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County To Receive Over $54,000 in Federal Disaster Readiness Funds
Chautauqua County will receive $54,250 in federal disaster readiness monies through New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $7.4 million in funds are available to county emergency management agencies in New York State to support … [Read more...]
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet to Open Today
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet will open at the Chautauqua Mall today. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet occupies 32-thousand square feet of retail space next to JCPenney. The space previously was home to Office Max. One of America’s largest retailers of closeout … [Read more...]
American Red Cross Experiencing Emergency Blood & Platelet Shortage
The American Red Cross announced it is continuing to experience an emergency blood and platelet shortage that has caused the blood supply to drop to the lowest post-summer level in at least six years. Red Cross officials say with less than a day’s … [Read more...]
