The Fourth Annual Empty Bowl Project will be held this Saturday in Jamestown. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and the Jamestown Farmers Market are partnering with the Lake Erie Area Potters to host the event from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Working To Keep SNAP Benefit Cases Up To Date Despite Gov’t Shutdown
Chautauqua County is working to keep benefit cases up to date as a federal government shutdown threatens to result in SNAP benefits not being issued to those in need on November 1. According to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability … [Read more...]
NYS To Issue $30 Million In Emergency Food Aid
New York State will issue an additional $30 million in emergency food aid for families across the state as federal funding cuts impact residents’ food benefits. The announcement of the additional funding follows the $11 million in emergency food aid … [Read more...]
Proposed 2026 City of Jamestown Budget Raises Tax Rate 7.5%
A loss in property values combined with increases in health insurance and retirement costs has led to a 7.5% tax rate increase in Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund's proposed 2026 city budget. The $45.57 million spending plan increases appropriations by … [Read more...]
‘Cents For St. Susan’s’ Campaign Sets Record
The 26th annual “Cents for St. Susan’s” Campaign raised a record amount this year. $36,330.22 has been raised to help St. Susan Center through this year’s two-month effort. The 2025 campaign raised $928 more than in the 2024 campaign. Since the … [Read more...]
BPU Volunteers Selling Hot Dogs Friday To Benefit St. Susan Center
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities volunteers will be selling hot dogs this Friday to raise money for St. Susan Center. The grilled hot dog sale will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 20, outside the BPU Customer Service … [Read more...]
‘Cents For St. Susan’s’ Campaign Underway
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has launched its 26th annual “Cents for St. Susan’s” campaign. St. Susan Center Executive Director Cherie Rowland said that in 2024, the soup kitchen served nearly 53,000 meals, averaging 175 meals per … [Read more...]
Planning Commission Approves St. Susan Center Site Plan
The new St. Susan Center site at the former Jamestown Business College has received site plan approval from the Jamestown Planning Commission. Architect Chris Cooke said there have been no changes to the project since he initially presented to the … [Read more...]
St. Susan Center’s Annual Basket Fair Is March 29
St. Susan Center will hold their 22nd Annual Spring Basket Fair this Saturday. The event begins at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 29 at the Fluvanna Community Center, on 3363 Fluvanna Avenue. There will be dozens of baskets and gift … [Read more...]
St. Susan Center Unveiling Plans For Former Jamestown Business College
St. Susan Center is unveiling the plans for their new space at the former Jamestown Business College. Architect Chris Cooke presented initial plans to the Jamestown Planning Commission Tuesday. He said UCAN City Mission will occupy the mansion … [Read more...]
