JAMESTOWN - During a rain filled spring that left many throughout the Chautauqua region underwater, the American Red Cross of Southwestern New York responded by providing residents shelter and flood clean up kits. To assist with future flooding … [Read more...]
Dragon Boat Demonstration Coming to Jamestown June 17
JAMESTOWN - For the first time in its history, a dragon will make its way down the Chadakoin River. On June 17, members of the Pan American Dragon Boat Association will transport a boat to Chautauqua County to allow residents, and representatives … [Read more...]
New Playground Equipment Installed at Lillian Dickson Park
JAMESTOWN - It was a perfect day to spend at the park this past weekend. That’s according to Andrew Dickson from the Chautauqua County Health Network, who’s helped to lead a group of volunteers in renovating Lillian Dickson Park on Falconer Street. … [Read more...]
City Council to Discuss Filling New Position, Abandoning Two Streets
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will have holding its second work session of the month tonight in city hall. Among the items the council will review and discuss are the lifting of a hiring freeze by the Department of Public Works, in order … [Read more...]
County Officials Announce Two Additional Forums to Address Drug Abuse
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan is encouraging the entire community to attend a Community Forum on drug abuse in Chautauqua County, set to take place next week in Mayville. In addition, he’s announcing two new related forums … [Read more...]
Jackson Center to Host Free Showing of Jackie Robinson Film ’42’ Thursday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Robert H. Jackson Center will conclude its Jackie Robinson film series by showing “42,” a 2013 release, at 7 p.m. The movie tells the story of Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey, the Brooklyn Dodgers general manager who broke Major … [Read more...]
Applications Now Being Accepted for 2014 Renaissance Block Challenge
JAMESTOWN - For the fourth straight year, Jamestown property owners have a chance to receive up to $1,000 to help pay for exterior upgrades if they work together to improve their neighborhoods. It’s all part of the Renaissance Block Challenge, a … [Read more...]
Lillian Dickson Park Receives Funding from Kiwanis Club
The cold weather may be here to stay, but that hasn’t stopped the effort for members in the Jamestown Community to help with a playground upgrade project The Kiwanis Club of Jamestown recently donated a $2,500 piece of playground equipment to the … [Read more...]
City Announces Details for 2013 Halloween Fun Fest
JAMESTOWN - The 29th Annual Citywide Halloween Fun-Fest will be held on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the former Allen Park Ice Rink. The event has been planned to offer a safe, fun and no-cost alternative to trick-or-treating door … [Read more...]
Community Foundation Provides Funding to Help TRC Purchase Healthcare Equipment
JAMESTOWN - The Resource Center is now in a better position to lead the fight against Cardiovascular disease. As part of its “Maintaining the Right Rhythm” initiative, The Resource Center received a $3,000 grant from the Chautauqua Region … [Read more...]
