The Jamestown School Board has officially adopted a $115.8 million budget for the 2025-26 school year that will now go onto voters for final approval. The spending plan includes no increase in the tax levy. District Assistant Superintendent for … [Read more...]
City Council Discusses Proposed Law To Remove Residency Requirements For Dept. Heads
Jamestown City Council members discussed a proposed local law that would remove the residency requirement for Department Heads. The law, proposed by Council member Bill Reynolds, would amend the City Charter to allow appointees who are qualified … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Office For Aging Services Holding 1st CHQ Aging Expo
The Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services will host its first-ever CHQ Aging Expo & Conference. The event will take place Thursday, May 22 at SUNY Fredonia’s Williams Center. The day begins at 9:30 AM, followed by a Meet & Greet. … [Read more...]
DMV To Be Open Select Saturdays For REAL ID Upgrade
The Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles will be open on select Saturdays to help residents upgrade to a REAL ID or Enhanced Driver License. The federal REAL ID compliance deadline is May 7. The Jamestown DMV will be open from 8:30 … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – April 10, 2025
THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. THU … [Read more...]
City Council Hears Alternative Proposal For Use Of $640,000 In HOME Program Funds
The City of Jamestown will begin working on a proposal to use HOME program funds for in-fill housing. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk and Deputy Director of Housing Policy and Development Kasie Foulk presented to the City Council Housing … [Read more...]
Stockton Man Pleads Guilty To Threatening To Blow Up Power Plants
A Stockton man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to threatening to blow up power plants. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 40-year old Justin Horton pleaded guilty to conveying false information and hoaxes, which carries a maximum … [Read more...]
November General Election Slate of Candidates Becomes Clearer
The slate of candidates for the November General Election is becoming clearer. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections' website at votechautauqua.com provides information about who has filed petitions to run in the November 4 elections. County … [Read more...]
Art Cloth & Craft Hosting Clothing Drive For JCC
Art Cloth & Craft is hosting a clothing drive to help stock the Jamestown Community College Career Closet for students. Donations will be accepted today through Saturday, April 12 at the store’s downtown location at 108 East Third St. Those … [Read more...]
City Council Member Proposes Law To Eliminate Residency Requirement For Department Heads
Jamestown City Council member Bill Reynolds is proposing a local law to eliminate the requirement that City of Jamestown Department Heads live in the City of Jamestown. According to the staff report, Reynolds wishes to amend the law to allow for a … [Read more...]
