JAMESTOWN - City police have arrested a 53-year-old Pennsylvania man on a charge of public lewdness after an incident was reported near Jamestown High School. City police say the incident took place in the area of East First Street around 7:30 … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Considering County’s Request to Increase Sales Tax
ALBANY - Chautauqua County lawmakers may find out if the state legislature will approve their request for a sales tax increase within the next couple weeks. A request to increase the county sales tax by .5 percent is currently being considered in … [Read more...]
Reed Announces Upcoming Manufacturing Summit in Jamestown
Congressman Tom Reed (NY-23) is announcing that Jamestown has been selected as the location to host the 2015 Manufacturing Summit. According to a release from the Congressman’s office, the program will allow businesses to discover programs and … [Read more...]
YWCA Announces 2015 Women of Achievement Recipients
JAMESTOWN - The YWCA has selected five women to be recognized as Women of Achievement for 2015. They are Monika Alch, Arts/Culture; Dr. Jacqueline Crisman, Science/Technology; Shane Hawkins, Unsung Hero; Jacqueline Chiarot Phelps, Leader of the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Greg Peterson Presents the History of Pro Baseball in Jamestown, NY
Local attorney, author and historian Gregory Peterson was the featured presenter during the April 2015 'Brown Bag Lunch Talk' at the Fenton History Center. Peterson shared details of the history of professional baseball in Jamestown, including … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – May 21 to June 21 2015
The WRFA Rock n’ Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown, NY. THU – MAY 21 Third Thursday featuring The Audience and Trip the Deuce – … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] JRC Deputy Director Discusses Reconfiguration of Fourth Street
JAMESTOWN - A member of a downtown development organization is pushing for a major change to a well-traveled street in downtown Jamestown. Jamestown Renaissance Corporation deputy director Peter Lombardi is advocating for changing Fourth … [Read more...]
Hands On Jamestown 2015 Draws Record Number of Participants
JAMESTOWN - The annual Hands on Jamestown Clean up effort proved to be another successful one for the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation. According to JRC officials, nearly 800 volunteers from all over southern Chautauqua County came together last … [Read more...]
Thursday Night to Feature Return of Downtown Jamestown Concert Series
JAMESTOWN - Live music will be filling the streets of downtown Jamestown Thursday, May 21 as the first Third Thursday free concert event of the 2015 season takes place on North Main St.. Third Thursday is a free, all ages community arts event and … [Read more...]
BRWS Committee Seeking Hostesses for Upcoming World Series
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series Committee is looking for Hostesses for the Babe Ruth World Series to be held August 15 to 22. This will be the 16th time the Jamestown World Series Committee has hosted a World Series since 1980. To … [Read more...]
