The Robert H. Jackson Center will mark the ceremonial first lighting of its Robert H. Jackson statue this week. The public is invited to join the Center at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, for a brief ceremony, the first lighting of the statue, … [Read more...]
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10th Annual Mark Pacheco WOW Fund Lip Sync Battle Set For Oct. 16
The 10th annual Mark Pacheco WOW Fund Lip Sync Battle will be held this Friday, 0ctober 16. The battle takes place at the Celoron Legion, located at the corner of Fairmount and Jackson avenues. The doors will open at 6:00, and the show will start … [Read more...]
City Council Members Grateful No Layoffs Proposed in 2027 Budget
Jamestown City Council’s President and Finance Committee Chair are grateful there are no lay-offs proposed in the 2027 Executive Budget. Mayor Kim Ecklund’s executive budget clocks in at $47.3 million with a 7.39% increase in the tax … [Read more...]
$7.3 Million Contract Awarded To Remove Sediment, Install Wave Absorbing Structure In Barcelona Harbor
A $7.3 million contract has been awarded for a Barcelona Harbor project to remove sediment and install a wave-absorbing structure on the westside breakwater. The funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District will go to … [Read more...]
The Chautauqua Center Is Holding Mammogrammy Events This Week
The Chautauqua Center, in partnership with Roswell’s Eddy Mobile Cancer Screening Unit, Brooks Hospital TLC Dunkirk, and UPMC Chautauqua is offering its annual Mammogrammy events this week. The events are part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in … [Read more...]
JCC Hosting Open House Events This Month
Jamestown Community College is hosting Jayhawk Open House Days for prospective students and their families. The open house events will take place at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, October 18 at the Jamestown Campus and 1:00 p.m., Sunday, October 25 at the … [Read more...]
Mayor Ecklund’s Proposed $47.3 Million Executive Budget Includes 7.39% Tax Increase, No Layoffs
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund’s proposed $47.3 million Executive Budget includes a 7.39% tax increase and no layoffs. The 2027 spending plan increases appropriations by 3.8% or $1.7 million. The proposed 2027 tax rate is $27.63 with a … [Read more...]
More Than 20 Local Manufacturers Explore Opportunities With NY SMART I-Corridor
More than 20 local manufacturers recently met to explore opportunities connected to the NY SMART I-Corridor and regional semiconductor supply chain. Presented through the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) Workforce … [Read more...]
Audubon Open For Free Monday, October 12
Admission to the Audubon Community Nature Center building will be free Monday, October 12 in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Visitors can visit the building for free between 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. In addition to the indoor Nature Play … [Read more...]
BPU Remains Open On Monday, October 12
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be open Monday, October 12. Garbage and recycling collection will remain on the regular daily schedule throughout the week of October 12 to 16. … [Read more...]
