JAMESTOWN - A number of city officials and local business representatives are heading to Pittsburgh today in an effort to highlight the ease of air travel between Jamestown and the steel city. The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce and the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] First Annual Riverwalk Festival is Sunday, June 28
JAMESTOWN - What organizers hope will be an annual event to encourage visitors to stop by the Jamestown Riverwalk is taking place this Sunday, June 28. The first ever with Greater Jamestown Riverwalk Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] ‘Old South’ to be Shown June 20 as Part of Jamestown Juneteenth Celebration
JAMESTOWN, NY - Jamestown’s 2015 Juneteenth Celebration begins Friday and wraps up on Sunday with a variety of events and activities set to take place. Among the activities is the presentation of the documentary “Old South” on Saturday night, June … [Read more...]
Mayor Says Converting Fourth Street into Two-Way Road Makes Sense, but a Thorough Study is Needed
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi says he would probably support making Fourth Street a two-way street… but also cautions that it would be an expensive and lengthy process. During his June interview with WRFA on our Community Matters program, Teresi … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] JRC Deputy Director Discusses Reconfiguration of Fourth Street
JAMESTOWN - A member of a downtown development organization is pushing for a major change to a well-traveled street in downtown Jamestown. Jamestown Renaissance Corporation deputy director Peter Lombardi is advocating for changing Fourth … [Read more...]
Hands On Jamestown 2015 Draws Record Number of Participants
JAMESTOWN - The annual Hands on Jamestown Clean up effort proved to be another successful one for the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation. According to JRC officials, nearly 800 volunteers from all over southern Chautauqua County came together last … [Read more...]
Thursday Night to Feature Return of Downtown Jamestown Concert Series
JAMESTOWN - Live music will be filling the streets of downtown Jamestown Thursday, May 21 as the first Third Thursday free concert event of the 2015 season takes place on North Main St.. Third Thursday is a free, all ages community arts event and … [Read more...]
Hands on Jamestown is Saturday
JAMESTOWN - The biggest single cleanup day of the year is happening in downtown Jamestown Saturday with hundreds of volunteers expected to take part in Hands on Jamestown. The event, presented by M&T Bank, is dedicated to cleaning downtown … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Consider Enacting Nuisance Property Ordinance
JAMESTOWN - Members of the Jamestown City Council’s housing committee will soon begin the process of developing a law to crack down on nuisance properties. On Monday committee members met with officials from the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation … [Read more...]
Groups and Individuals Encouraged to Participate in Hands on Jamestown on May 16
JAMESTOWN - Group and individual registrations are being accepted for Hands On Jamestown 2015, the city’s largest volunteer-driven community clean-up effort. The event, presented by M&T Bank, is dedicated to cleaning downtown Jamestown, … [Read more...]
