Sales tax revenues were $70,839 short from what budgeted for the first quarter of 2024 for the city of Jamestown. City Comptroller Ericka Thomas said the city received $1,917,994 compared with the $1,988,833 budgeted. She said a state … [Read more...]
County Board of Elections Advises Voters Of Printing Error on Reminder Cards
The Chautauqua County Board of Elections is advising voters of a printing error on reminder cards mailed out recently. Commissioners Luz Torres and Brian Abram said the printing error on 5,000 of the 77,779 annual yellow postcards have inaccurate … [Read more...]
Rotary Brings Back Treasure Trove Auction With A Twist
The Rotary Club of Jamestown is bringing back its Treasure Trove Auction with a twist. While the in-person event is sold out, members of the public can still participate by registering to bid online until noon, Saturday, May 18. Before the … [Read more...]
Catholic Charities’ HOPE Day Of Giving Today
Today is HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Catholic Charities' 2024 Appeal. The first $61,000 raised will be matched dollar-for-dollar from donors including Uniland Development, Catholic Health, and OneBridge … [Read more...]
‘Hands On Jamestown’ Community Clean-Up May 18
The "Hands On Jamestown" community clean-up of Jamestown will take place from 8:00 a.m. to noon this Saturday. The Chautauqua County Land Bank, City of Jamestown, and the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation are co-sponsoring the event Those who … [Read more...]
Concerns Raised By City Council Member on City’s Health Insurance Provider
A proposed policy on handling retirees who fail to pay health insurance premiums on time has one Jamestown City Council member saying the city needs to get its "house in order" on health insurance. The policy on City Council's desks would … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on Jamestown Schools’ 2024-25 Budget Tonight
Jamestown Public Schools will hold a public hearing on its proposed 2024-25 budget tonight. The hearing on the proposed $104.5 million spending plan will take place at 6:00 p.m. at Persell Middle School. The budget includes a 0% increase to the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Watershed Stream Monitoring Network Unveiled
A new stream monitoring network has been unveiled in Chautauqua County. Six tributary stations that will collect important information about the waters feeding Chautauqua Lake have been constructed. The stations are scheduled to be operational … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Electric Division Receives Safety Award
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' Electric Division has been recognized by the American Public Power Association. The division earned the APPA Gold Status Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2023. More than 160 … [Read more...]
Infinity’s Ultimate Adventure Challenge Has Begun
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts’ fourth annual Ultimate Adventure Challenge has begun. The program is running now through the end of the year and is an outdoor recreation challenge that combines elements of a traditional hiking challenge with … [Read more...]
