JAMESTOWN – A tax abatement extension for a housing property owner in downtown Jamestown would lead to the city missing out on more than $300,000 in anticipated tax revenue. That was the message from Jamestown City Development Director Vince DeJoy, … [Read more...]
DRI Committee Continues to Prioritize Projects for $10 Million Economic Development Grant
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Downtown Revitalization Initiative local planning committee met Tuesday to continue the process on how to doll out $10 million in state economic development funding. According to the Post-Journal, the day-long meeting was … [Read more...]
County Officials Address Critical State Audit on Financial Management
MAYVILLE - County officials are continuing to address a recent audit report from the state Comptroller’s office, which was critical of how the county makes financial investments, along with pointing out errors the county made in paying salaries and … [Read more...]
WCA to Expand Addiction Treatment Programming to Include Long-Term Rehab Assistance
JAMESTOWN - Residents seeking long-term assistance in their effort to recover from drug addiction will have an opportunity for additional help in Jamestown. UPMC Chautauqua WCA announced late last week that it has been awarded $700,000 in state … [Read more...]
AAUW, MHA Partner to Present Discussion on Heroin Addiction and Impact on Women
JAMESTOWN - The American Association of University Women is partnering with the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County to sponsor a panel discussion later this week to address the local heroin epidemic. The event will take place on … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra Reaches Contract Agreement with Administration
CHAUTAUQUA - The Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra will continue to perform at Chautauqua Institution in 2017. On Monday officials with the orchestra announced its members voted to approve the latest 4-year contract offer from the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Partners with CNN for Upcoming ‘History of Comedy’ Program
The National Comedy Center and a major news network are partnering to present a Live Tour that will promote a new TV series focusing on “The History of Comedy.” “The History of Comedy” program will premiere Thursday, Feb. 9, at 9 p.m. on CNN, … [Read more...]
PUBLIC NOTICE: Planning Committee Meeting on $10 Million DRI Grant is Tuesday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - On Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, 116 E. 3rd Street, the City of Jamestown will hold the fourth Local Planning Committee (LPC) meeting for the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on PILOT Extension for Covenant Manor Scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 17
JAMESTOWN - The owners of a piece of property in Jamestown are seeking to extend the length of time they have to wait before making a full payment of property taxes to the city, county and school district. The Chautauqua County Industrial … [Read more...]
City Man Faces Charges for Allegedly Trafficking Heroin, Driving Under Influence with Child in Vehicle
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man faces several charges, including drug possession and driving under the influence of drugs with a child in the vehicle, after a traffic stop Thursday night. According to city police, on Thursday, Jan. 12 at around 8:15 … [Read more...]
