Jamestown High School's Commencement ceremony will take place tonight. Around 280 seniors will graduate at the ceremony being held at 7:00 p.m. at the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater. This year's valedictorian is Jacob Smeraldo with … [Read more...]
Low Unemployment Rate Causing Concern for Summer Hiring
While unemployment rates are down again in Chautauqua County for April, this is raising concerns about summer hiring. The New York State Department of Labor reports April's rate is 3.2% compared with 4.2% in March, and is down from April 2022's … [Read more...]
Jamestown Tarp Skunks Return to the WRFA Airwaves in 2023, Starting June 1
JAMESTOWN, NY – The Jamestown Tarp Skunks will return to the airwaves on WRFA-LP for a third straight season in 2023. Just like the past two seasons, all Tarp Skunks’ home games are being broadcast on at 107.9 FM, as well as streaming worldwide at … [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...]
Jamestown BPU Holding ReTool ’23 Conference in July Focused on Workforce Development
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will hold a one-day ReTool Conference in July that focuses on workforce development. The conference, "Going Green: Growing Our Workforce, Our Community & Our Economy," will take place Wednesday, July 26 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Post-Journal: Trial For Man Accused of Stabbing Salman Rushdie Possibly Set for Fall
The Jamestown Post-Journal reports the trial for the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie at Chautauqua Institution last summer could be scheduled for this fall. Hadi Matar of New Jersey has been charged with 2nd Degree Attempted Murder … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Applauding County Legislature’s Approval of $1 Million for Jefferson Project
Chautauqua Institution is applauding the County Legislature's approval of funding for the Jefferson Project. The approval of $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds to continue research in 2020 has received $4 million in funding from Chautauqua … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves $1 Million for Jefferson Project on Chautauqua Lake
Despite calls to table the measure for more discussion, the Chautauqua County Legislature approved using $1 million in American Rescue Plan funding for the Jefferson Project. One of a handful of public comments opposing the funding included … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Appoints Interim Chair for Education
Chautauqua Institution has announced the interim appointment of Jordan Steves to the role of Emily and Richard Smucker Chair for Education. This appointment follows the the resignation of Matt Ewalt, Vice President and Emily and Richard Smucker … [Read more...]
Jamestown Local Development Corporation Approves Over $360,000 for Chadakoin River Bank Stabilization, Debris Removal
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation board has approved over $360,000 toward Chadakoin River bank stabilization and debris removal. Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Conservation Director Twan Leenders presented a request for $362,925 in … [Read more...]
