The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation has announced that Michael Metzger will be this year’s John D. Hamilton Community Service Award recipient. A reception celebrating Metzger is scheduled for September 24th at the Chautauqua Harbor … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plans for DPW Central Garage, Shawbucks
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved the site plan for the City to continue moving forward with converting the former Hartley Buick property on Washington Street into a new DPW Central Garage. A question had been raised whether the … [Read more...]
Allegheny Highlands Council Facing Two More Lawsuits under Child Victim’s Act
The Allegheny Highlands Council is facing two more lawsuits under the Child Victim's Act in Chautauqua County Supreme Court. A court filing on Monday from Russell, Pennsylvania resident Benjamin Caldwell accused the Council and others of being … [Read more...]
West Third Street to Remain Closed After Facade Collapse
West Third Street between Washington and Cherry Streets is expected to remain closed for the time being following the collapse of bricks off the Hotel Jamestown Building Sunday night. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the Jamestown … [Read more...]
$19.5 Million Rehabilitation Project of Eastbound Lane of I-90 From PA Stateline to Westfield To Begin
Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the start of a $19.5 million pavement rehabilitation project on the New York State Thruway in Chautauqua County. The work is taking place on a 13-mile stretch of the eastbound lane from the Pennsylvania state line … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Appoints Kim Meleen as Director of Real Property Tax Services
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced he has appointed Kim Meleen as the Director of Real Property Tax Services. Meleen has served as the department’s Acting Director of Real Property Tax Services since February of this year. She has … [Read more...]
West Third Street Closed by Hotel Jamestown After Bricks Fall Off Building
West Third Street is closed between Washington and Cherry Streets this morning after part of the Hotel Jamestown facade fell to the ground. The Jamestown Post-Journal reports no one was injured after bricks fell off the west side of the building last … [Read more...]
City Announces Public Input Sessions on Draft Master Plan for American Rescue Plan Funding
The City of Jamestown will begin public input sessions on the City’s American Rescue Plan Recovery Funds Master Plan this week. The City is partnering with the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to facilitate the sessions. The city is … [Read more...]
County 4H to Hold 57th Annual Meat Sale Saturday as part of “UnFair”
The Chautauqua County 4-H Youth Development will hold its 57th Annual Meat Animal Sale this Saturday, July 24th. The sale is being held as part of the "UnFair" hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County. 4-H Community Educator … [Read more...]
JCC To Require COVID-19 Vaccination for Students
Jamestown Community College will require incoming and returning students to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. This follows a mandate from the State University of New York. Students who are fully vaccinated with an FDA-authorized COVID vaccine and … [Read more...]
