The Jamestown School Board approved Traci Thompson as the new Persell Middle School principal at last night’s meeting. Mrs. Thompson takes over the position from Dr. Mike McElrath who retired this year. JPS Chief of Schools Tina Sandstrom said … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves School Crossing Guard Program, Contract with Custodians
The Jamestown School Board has approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Jamestown for the School Crossing Guard Program. Under the MOU, the City will recruit, hire and manage the guards for the five elementary schools with the … [Read more...]
Two New Student Board Members Appointed to Jamestown School Board
Two new ex-officio student board members have been appointed to the Jamestown School Board for the 2022-23 school year. Aubrey Reynolds and Emylia Hallberg are seniors at Jamestown High School. Their term begins July 1, 2022 and ends on June 30, … [Read more...]
Dog Adoption Fee Waived Through July 16 at Chautauqua County Humane Society
The Chautauqua County Humane Society is waiving adoption fees on dogs through Saturday, July 16. The shelter had more than 40 dogs in the last month, almost double capacity. There are currently around 20 dogs available for adoption. While the … [Read more...]
Music of Broadway and Hollywood at Allen Park Bandshell Tonight
The Jamestown Municipal Band's concert in Allen Park tonight will feature music of Broadway and Hollywood. The free concert starts at 7:00 p.m. at the Goranson Bandshell. The public is invited to attend and to bring a blanket or chair to sit … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Customer Service Hours Changed for Wednesday, July 13
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Customer Service Office has revised hours today due to training. The office will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will reopen from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. today. Customers are reminded that payments … [Read more...]
WRFA’s ‘I Remember’ Oral History Project Comes to Bemus Point Saturday
WRFA will be in Bemus Point this Saturday to hear residents' first-hand accounts of our area's local history as part of the "I Remember" oral history project. The Saturday, July 16 interview sessions will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 … [Read more...]
Village of Lakewood Looking at Establishing EMS Department, Billing for Ambulance Fees
The Village of Lakewood is investigating whether to establish an EMS Department in order to bill for EMS ambulance service in the village. Trustee Ellen Barnes said the discussion was informational at this point, "So we can bring the information, … [Read more...]
Invasive Pest Threatens Hemlock Trees in Lakewood
The Wooly Hemlock Adelgid is threatening the Village of Lakewood's Hemlock trees. Resident Mary Seger, who lives by Ivy Lane and Winchester Road, spoke before the Village Board about receiving a call from another resident concerned about the … [Read more...]
NYS Launches Free Hotline for COVID-19 Treatment
New York State has launched a new free Hotline for those who test positive for COVID-19, but don't have a health care provider. The Hotline, 888-TREAT-NY, (888-873-2869), was launched by the New York State Department of Health. All New Yorkers … [Read more...]
