The YWCA Jamestown is seeking nominations for its annual Women of Achievement Awards. Women of Achievement Awards are presented to women in the community who demonstrate a commitment to the YWCA mission of eliminating racism and empowering … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – May 21, 2023
Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd Brigiotta and provides listeners with a weekly opportunity to explore a wide and diverse selection of traditional Scandinavian music. Sundays at 3 a.m. (9 … [Read more...]
Suspect in Jamestown Homicide Now Also Suspect in Kidnapping Case
The suspect in a Jamestown homicide is now also a suspect in a kidnapping case. North Charleston Police in South Carolina put out a notice to the public to be on the look out for 34-year Michael Burham after police were in contact with two people … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Expected to Finally Vote on Hiring Firefighters
Jamestown City Council is expected to finally vote tonight on whether to hire eight new firefighters. Council tabled the resolution to lift the hiring freeze to hire the firefighters twice at voting sessions in March and April in order to have … [Read more...]
Former Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator Indicted For Theft of $50,000
The former Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator has been indicted for the theft of $50,000. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced 63-year old Hector Rosas of Silver Creek was indicted for using his … [Read more...]
Jamestown One of 16 Cities Selected for ‘Good Jobs, Great Cities’ Academy
The City of Jamestown is one of 16 cities nationwide to be selected to participate in the "Good Jobs, Great Cities" Academy. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the program is through the U.S. Department of Labor and National League of Cities, … [Read more...]
City Working On Details for Residential Home Improvement Incentive Grant Program
Jamestown City Council has received a draft of the Residential Home Improvement Incentive Program. The program was funded with $500,000 in American Rescue Plan monies in June 2022. Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk said there … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau Hosting Pennsylvania Bus Association’s Annual Conference
The Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau along with local hotels and attractions will host the Pennsylvania Bus Association's 2023 Annual Conference in June. Close to 200 attendees, including motor coach company owners and senior management, and … [Read more...]
Free Naloxone Training Offered May 23 at the Prendergast Library
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Combat Addiction CHQ, and the HEALing Communities Study are offering a free naloxone training Tuesday. The training is open to the public and will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the James … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] JHS Poetry 2023: Poetry Is…
Students from Jamestown High School share their original poetry, inspired by the theme "Poetry Is..." The poem were written and recorded after students from Elizabeth Rowe-Baehr's 9th grade English classes worked with Sony Ton-Aime, who serves as the … [Read more...]
