St. Luke’s Thrift Shop Board is distributing nearly $18,000 in grants to local organizations as part of its Winter 2025 community allocations. The funding goes to organizations that address food insecurity, shelter and the needs of children and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Boys & Girls Club Receives Renovation Grant
The Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club of Jamestown, Inc. is receiving a $260,000 award from New York State. The club will use the $260,000 through the Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors (NY BRICKS) … [Read more...]
9 Organizations Receive Funding From St. Luke’s Thrift Shop
Nine organizations are receiving allocations to support vulnerable populations in Jamestown. The St. Luke’s Thrift Shop Board approved nearly $20,000 at its July board meeting. The all-volunteer run Thrift Shop, located in a former house for … [Read more...]
United Way Reaches $1.4 Million Campaign Goal
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has reached its $1.4 million annual campaign goal. The announcement came at the agency's 2023 Campaign Celebration Tuesday night. Executive Director Amy Rohler said meeting this goal means the agency … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police, Jamestown Old Timers to Play 2nd Annual Charity Baseball Game
Jamestown Police Officers will play against the Jamestown Old Timers in the Second Annual Charity Baseball game this Thursday. The game will take place at 6:00 p.m. at Diethrick Stadium, Thursday, August 18. The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. … [Read more...]
JPS Expanding Summer Learning Programs for Students
Jamestown Public Schools are expanding summer learning opportunities for students. Chief Academic Officer Michelle McDowell says students in kindergarten through 6th grade will be able to participate in the district's Summer Learning Enrichment … [Read more...]
Superintendent and Staff Report a Successful First Year for Jamestown’s Summer LEAP Program
JAMESTOWN - A new summer education program in Jamestown designed to help local students fall victim to the "summer slide" is apparently working. On Tuesday night the Jamestown School Board met and got an update on the district's Summer LEAP … [Read more...]
2016 United Way Campaign Kicks Off at Jamestown Boys & Girls Club
JAMESTOWN - The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County’s 2016 Campaign kicked off Wednesday afternoon at the Jamestown Boys and Girls Club. During the event, officials announced the goal for this year’s campaign is $1.3 million, with campaign … [Read more...]
Local Radio Legend Jim Roselle Passes Away at the age of 89
JAMESTOWN - A local broadcasting legend has passed away. Long-time WJTN personality Jim Roselle died Wednesday at his home in Jamestown. He was 89 years old. Roselle started working at WJTN in 1953 and was in his 61st year at the station, … [Read more...]
Several Events Planned for Veterans Day Across Chautauqua County
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - Wednesday is Veterans Day and there are several events scheduled to honor an estimated 11,000 veterans currently living throughout the county. In Jamestown, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 53 will host a ceremony at 10 a.m. … [Read more...]
