The County Health Department has issued a mandatory water conservation order for all Village of Mayville water customers until further notice. The order comes on increased water usage and low water levels in Well number-4, which is the only well … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Village of Mayville Files Preliminary Suit Against 3M for Water Contamination
The Village of Mayville is suing 3M for contaminating the municipalities water supply. According to a pending suit filed in Chautauqua County Supreme Court, the village said elevated concentrations of perfluorononanoic acid or PFNA were discovered in … [Read more...]
WRFA to Broadcast Jamestown Tarp Skunk Home Games
JAMESTOWN, NY – The Jamestown Tarp Skunks and WRFA Radio are pleased to announce a broadcast agreement for the 2021 season. The new agreement involves all Tarp Skunks' home games being broadcast on the local airwaves at 107.9 FM, as well as streaming … [Read more...]
Chadakoin Adventure Trail Community Build Set for Saturday
The community build of the Chadakoin Adventure Trail is set to take place this Saturday, June 5th. Parks Manager Dan Stone said the path will go from Love Elementary School to 10th and Lafayette Streets at Jackson-Taylor Park, "There's different … [Read more...]
25-Year Old Dies in ATV Accident in Cherry Creek
A 25-year old male died in an ATV accident early this morning in the village of Cherry Creek. Sheriff Deputies report the man was riding the ATV on Main Street just after midnight when he lost control and rolled over. He was pronounced dead at the … [Read more...]
State Appellate Court Rules NYS Violated Constitution in Underfunding Small City Schools
The State Court Appellate Division has ruled New York State violated the requirement of the State Constitution to provide the students in eight small city school districts, including Jamestown, with a sound basic education. The Appellate Court … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School to Hold Graduation at Chautauqua Amphitheatre
Jamestown High School is moving forward with graduation ceremonies at Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater. Jamestown Public Schools announced that due to updated COVID-19 gathering guidelines, the district will be scheduling two ceremonies for the … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Ceremonies Planned in Chautauqua County
Memorial Day ceremonies are planned throughout Chautauqua County. County Executive PJ Wendel said the the Blue Star Mothers will hold a Gold Star Mothers ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. in Jamestown at Veterans Park on West Third Street, "The … [Read more...]
Officials Urge People to Be Safe this Memorial Day Weekend
Officials are urging people to be safe this Memorial Day weekend. County Sheriff Jim Quattrone announced the “STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign for Memorial Day and Weekend.” The campaign will take place from May 28th until June 1st. … [Read more...]
13-Year Old Babe Ruth World Series to Take Place August 14th-21st
The 13-year old Babe Ruth World Series will take place this August at Diethrick Park. The Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series Board of Directors announced that this will be the 40th Anniversary of this age group's series. It'll be held August 14th to … [Read more...]
