Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to ensure county redistricting is done in a fair, non-partisan, and non-discriminatory manner. The bill amends municipal home rule law to require county redistricting to follow specific guidelines … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Vote on American Rescue Plan Funded Projects, Union Contract
The Chautauqua County Legislature will be voting on a variety of projects and purchases that use American Rescue Plan funds at its meeting tonight. The largest purchase to be voted on is $4.68 million for a crane, two dump/plow trucks, a snow … [Read more...]
CCIDA Sells Harrison Street Property to Jamestown YMCA for New Facility
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has voted to sell property on Winsor and Harrison Streets to the Jamestown YMCA. The Jamestown Y has plans to build a $26 million dollar facility to replace their current facility on East … [Read more...]
Jamestown Holiday Parade is Back On
The Jamestown Holiday Parade is back on. The City of Jamestown put out a brief announcement that they are partnering with Collaborative Children’s Solution (CCS) to organize the annual holiday event. Businesses or organizations interested in … [Read more...]
American Red Cross Reports Blood Supply at Lowest Supply In More Than a Decade
The American Red Cross says the current blood supply is experiencing its lowest supply in more than a decade. Officials say at least 10,000 more donations are needed each week in the coming weeks to meet patient needs – ahead of the upcoming … [Read more...]
JPS Announces Procedures for School Closings Due to Winter Weather
As we get closer to winter, Jamestown Public Schools are reminding parents how school delays or closures will be announced in the event of inclement weather. Delays or closings will be announced on area radio and television stations, on JPS' … [Read more...]
Cornell Co-Op Extension Holding Native Pollinator Workshop at JCC
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agricultural Program is holding a "Native Pollinators in Your Garden" workshop this Thursday. The LEAF (Learn. Empower. Achieve. Farm.) Series is open to beginning farmers, established farms … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Small Things Considered: Tuesdays with Dennis – Oct. 26, 2021
WRFA founder and former station manager Dennis Drew presents Tuesday's with Dennis, every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. on Small Things Considered. … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Labor Contract for Public Works, Parks Employees
Jamestown City Council has approved the labor contract for Public Works and Parks employees. The contract for AFSCME Local 418 covers January 1st, 2022 through December 31st, 2025. It includes a 2.5% wage increase in the first three years with a … [Read more...]
City Council Hears Budget Proposals for Bill Pay Kiosk, Reassessment, New IT Personnel
Jamestown City Council continued to hear details from Departments on the proposed 2022 budget. City Clerk Jennifer Williams has requested $15,000 in American Rescue Plan monies to purchase a Bill Pay kiosk for City Hall, "You know, for folks, if … [Read more...]
