A new disc golf course is officially open at Bergman Park in the City of Jamestown. The course currently has 12 holes, with an additional 6 to make a full 18-hole course expected to open in Spring of 2023. City officials say the course utilizes … [Read more...]
Infinity Adding New Afterschool Teen Program This Fall
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts will be starting a new afterschool teen program this Fall. Executive Director Shane Hawkins said funding for the new program came from a grant called "Generator Z" that was put out by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation Awarded $1.05 Million from Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation
The Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation has been awarded a $1,050,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. The three-year grant will extend and enhance Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth's administrative and … [Read more...]
Full Funding Secured to Build All Phases of Riverwalk Skatepark
The City of Jamestown has announced that funding has been secured for the full build-out of the Riverwalk Skatepark. Mayor Eddie Sundquist announced an additional $480-thousand dollars in Urban Development Action Grant monies has been approved by … [Read more...]
Chadakoin Adventure Trail Community Build Set for Saturday
The community build of the Chadakoin Adventure Trail is set to take place this Saturday, June 5th. Parks Manager Dan Stone said the path will go from Love Elementary School to 10th and Lafayette Streets at Jackson-Taylor Park, "There's different … [Read more...]
City Breaks Ground on New Skatepark
City officials, funders, and community members broke ground on the future skatepark in Jamestown Thursday. The poured concrete structure will be located between the Chadakoin River and Greater Jamestown Riverwalk at 117 Fairmount Avenue. Mayor Eddie … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plan for Riverwalk Skatepark
The Jamestown Planning Commission has accepted the environmental assessment and site plan for the future Riverwalk Skatepark. Grindline CEO and Lead Designer Micah Shapiro presented the plan for the skatepark to the Commission, "The idea is to … [Read more...]
City Council Reviews Proposals That Would Extend Jamestown Riverwalk
City Council reviewed several proposals that will extend the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk Trail. One resolution will sell city and Board of Public Utilities properties to Lawson Boat & Motor for $5,000 dollars, which is Fair Market Value, to help … [Read more...]
Chautauqua funders and businesses launch COVID response fund with $750,000
JAMESTOWN - COVID-19 Response efforts are quickly forming around the country, including here in Chautauqua County. On Monday a coalition of Chautauqua County foundations and funders announced the creation of the Chautauqua County Crisis Response … [Read more...]
JCC Receives Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation Grant to Help Identify New Programming
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College has received a $90,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to conduct a feasibility study on potential new academic and workforce programs. The programs – identified as opportunities to train … [Read more...]
