It was a big night for Democrats in the City of Jamestown. The Jamestown City Council will have a Democratic majority of 5 to 4 for the first time since 2019. Ward 3 Democratic incumbent Regina Brackman defeated Republican challenger Seth … [Read more...]
County Executive, County Clerk, City Races On Election Day Ballot
Today is Election Day. Chautauqua County has three County-wide races this year. For County Executive, Republican incumbent PJ Wendel is seeking a second full term against Democrat Thomas Carle. Whoever wins will only have a three-year term as … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Meet The Candidates Forum To Be Hosted On WRFA
WRFA, in partnership with the Jamestown Post-Journal and Media One Group, will be hosting a Meet the Candidates for Jamestown City Council forum. The forum will take place at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, October 9 and will feature the following … [Read more...]
Jamestown Juneteenth Festival Starts Thursday
Jamestown Juneteenth's Festival kicks off Thursday with a flag raising ceremony. The ceremony will take place at 5:00 p.m. at the Robert H. Jackson Center. Juneteenth Organizer and City Council member Regina Brackman said following the flag … [Read more...]
November General Election Slate of Candidates Becomes Clearer
The slate of candidates for the November General Election is becoming clearer. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections' website at votechautauqua.com provides information about who has filed petitions to run in the November 4 elections. County … [Read more...]
City Council Defeats Resolution Reallocating Funds To Remediate Gateway Lofts Project Site
Jamestown City Council defeated 3 to 6 a resolution that would have reallocated $640,000 in HOME Program funds to remediate the Gateway Lofts Project site. Between the public hearing and privilege of the floor, four people spoke in favor of the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Juneteenth – June 13, 2024
The Jamestown Juneteenth celebration will take place from Friday, June 16 through Sunday, June 16. We learn more from organizer and City Council member Regina Brackman. … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Juneteenth Celebration Is Three Days of Music, Community & Worship
Jamestown Juneteenth's Festival will be a three day celebration of live music, community, and worship. Juneteenth recognizes when enslaved people living in Galveston, Texas, learned of their emancipation approximately 2.5 years after the Civil War … [Read more...]
BBQ To Benefit Juneteenth Scholarship Fund Set For April 27
A barbecue and basket raffle fundraiser to benefit the Jamestown Juneteenth Scholarship Fund will be held April 27. The event will take place 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Morton Club on Pratt Avenue in Jamestown. It will feature live … [Read more...]
New Jamestown City Council Members Sworn Into Office
Two new Jamestown City Council members have been sworn into office. Ward Four Republican Council member Joe Paterniti as well as Council member at large Republican Russ Bonfiglio joined the legislative body on Monday. Paterniti replaces Democrat … [Read more...]
