A project to remove and redevelop the former Silver Creek High School has received financial support from the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency. The IDA Board approved on Tuesday a 30-year PILOT agreement as well as sales tax and … [Read more...]
Rand Machine Awarded $47 Million U.S. Army Contract
A Falconer manufacturer has been awarded a $47 million contract with the U.S. Army. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the 5-year contract is with Premier Precision Machining, also known as Rand Machine. It is for aviation suspension lugs … [Read more...]
Deer Population Issue Could Get Another Look In City of Jamestown
The deer population issue could be getting another look in the City of Jamestown. Resident Robert Sisley, speaking at City Council's voting session Monday night, said the deer problem in his neighborhood has been getting worse, citing over 30 deer … [Read more...]
Total 2023 Sales Tax Revenues Fall Just Shy Of Budgeted Amount for City
Total sales tax revenues fell short of what was budgeted in 2023 for the City of Jamestown. Mayor Kim Ecklund said fourth quarter sales tax revenues for 2023 were $2,099,540 with total revenues for 2023 at $8,522,825. She said that represents a … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Rec Youth Baseball Sign Ups Set For March 6, 12
The Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department has announced two sign-up dates for the City Recreation Youth Baseball League. Youth ages 7 to 12 can sign up from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 6 and from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., … [Read more...]
WIVB: Randall Rolison Sentenced For Up To 40 Years For Killing Teen, Woman
WIVB reports a Jamestown man has been sentenced to 13 to 40 years in jail after hitting and killing a teenage pedestrian, and then hitting and killing another woman while out on bail for the first crash. Randall Rolison was sentenced Monday in … [Read more...]
Fund Balance Numbers Continue Positive Trend In City 2022 Audit
Fund balance numbers continue to be positive in the City of Jamestown's 2022 audit. Drescher & Malecki Partner Carl Widmer presented the results of the audit to Jamestown City Council Monday night. The report, which normally is presented … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Health Department Issues Alert About Hep A Case in Erie, PA
The Chautauqua County Health Department has issued an alert about a case of hepatitis A in Erie, Pennsylvania. The Department issued a release saying they had been made aware of a confirmed case of hepatitis A in a person who works at the Cracker … [Read more...]
March 1 Deadline For Senior Citizens To Upgrade to Enhanced STAR Property Tax Exemption
The deadline for senior citizens to upgrade to the Enhanced STAR Property Tax Exemption is March 1. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance said that, for most localities, the deadline to apply for greater property tax savings … [Read more...]
Designer Bag Bingo Event To Benefit Chautauqua Hospice Tonight
A designer bag bingo event to benefit Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care is taking place tonight. The event, hosted by the Lakewood American Legion located at 174 Chautauqua Avenue in Lakewood, starts at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $35 a person … [Read more...]
