U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for the passage of the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act. The Act would support research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease. Gillibrand is also fighting to … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Honeybee Exhibit Opens At Audubon Today
The Audubon Community Nature Center is unveiling a new educational and interactive exhibit on honeybees today. Local multi-disciplinary artist Wendy Bale will be on hand at the Nature Center from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. today. People are invited to … [Read more...]
Audubon Hosting Free First Sunday Story Time
The Audubon Community Nature Center will have a free First Sunday Story Time on August 3. Parents and guardians are welcome to bring their children, age 2 to 8 years old to the event. Nature Center doors open at 12:20 p.m. for the 12:30 to 1:00 … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Funding For Additional Work At Lincoln Elementary, JHS
The Jamestown School Board has approved additional funding for flooring work at Lincoln Elementary School and the parking lot adjacent to Jamestown High School. Young and Wright Architects Rick Krouse and Jazmin Nijar presented the update Monday … [Read more...]
John Machemer Appointed To Lead Dunkirk, Jamestown Airports
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has appointed aviation veteran John Machemer to lead airport operations as Deputy Director of Public Facilities – Airports. Machemer will oversee the management and strategic direction of both the Jamestown … [Read more...]
Roger Tory Peterson Institute Exhibit ‘Knowing Where To Stand’ Opens Aug. 8
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute will open the exhibit, “Knowing Where to Stand” on August 8. The exhibit will have for the first time all of the current and past award-winning Environmental Impact Award-winning photography projects, awarded by … [Read more...]
NYS Parks Releases Explorer Club Activity Book For Kids
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has released a new Explorer Club Activity Book for kids. The 24-page resource booklet is aimed at kids ages 5 to 13 and contains important information and engaging puzzles to … [Read more...]
JPS Approves ‘Distraction-Free Learning’ Policy Regarding Smartphones, Smart Devices
Jamestown Public Schools students will face new policies regarding smartphones when they go back to school in September. The Jamestown School Board approved the Students and Personal Electronic Devices policy at their meeting Monday night. This … [Read more...]
Vehicles Violating Noise Ordinance Face Towing After 3 Tickets
Motorists who violate Jamestown’s noise ordinance three times can now face having their vehicle towed by the City. Jamestown City Council passed the update to the City’s Noise ordinance Monday night that adds language to allow Jamestown Police … [Read more...]
Former JHS Principal, City Council Member Jim McElrath Honored In Death
Many are mourning the loss of former Jamestown High School Principal and former City Council member at large James McElrath Sr. who died July 25. McElrath was 89. He was served the Jamestown Public Schools district for 26 years, most notably … [Read more...]
