Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Youth Development Program is planning an "UnFair" at the County Fairgrounds in July. The “UnFair” would take place July 21st through 25th and provide an opportunity for Chautauqua County 4-H … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Dairy Farmers in Chautauqua County Resilient Despite Effects of Pandemic
Dairy farmers remain optimistic in Chautauqua County despite hardships endured during the pandemic. That was the message from Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm Business Management Specialist Katelyn Walley-Stoll while talking about June being … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Mascot Committee Recommends New Mascot, Logo
The Jamestown Public School's Mascot Committee has recommended the District stop using the "J with the feathers" and adopt a new logo. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the committee was tasked at looking at the district's mascot, the imagery … [Read more...]
Police Looking for Two Attempted Bank Robbers
Jamestown Police are looking for two people who they say attempted to rob Lakeshore Savings Bank on East Fourth Street early Saturday morning. Investigators say the two suspects, one male and one female, attempted to retrieve bank deposits from an … [Read more...]
Foreclosure Proceedings Filed Against Jamestown Brewing Company Owners
Foreclosure proceedings have been filed against the owners of the former Jamestown Brewing Company in State Supreme Court in Erie and Chautauqua Counties. According to the complaint, Five Star Bank is owed with interest $283,763 by Jamestown … [Read more...]
7th Annual Hope & Healing Conference Takes Place Thursday
The 7th Annual Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York will take place virtually tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The online event will include keynote speakers and educational webinars on mental health, chemical dependency, and other … [Read more...]
City Council Receives Update on Sales Tax, Fire Department Software
City sales tax revenues increased $73-thousand dollars for first quarter of 2021 from the same time in 2020. City Comptroller Ryan Thompson said the city received $1 million-648-thousand dollars, "That's about 4.65% increase relative to 2020, so … [Read more...]
City Dedicates Two New Fire Engines
City of Jamestown and Fire Officials held a dedication ceremony for two new Fire Engines Monday. The engines, which cost $1-million-25-thousand dollars, were funded through a Smarts Cities Bond. Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon said it took two years … [Read more...]
The 4th Annual ‘Give Big CHQ’ Takes Place Thursday
The fourth annual Chautauqua Region Community Foundation "Give Big CHQ" will take place this Thursday, June 10th. CRCF Executive Director Tory Irgang said the day of giving came out wanting to help local non-profit organizations connect with more … [Read more...]
The Jamestown Tarp Skunks Season is Underway
The Jamestown Tarp Skunks season is now underway. During the past four nights, the skunks have won four and lost only one game, including taking both games in a double header against the Niagara Power on Monday. The team has today off and will … [Read more...]
