The United Ways of Chautauqua County have officially kicked off their annual campaign with a goal of $1.8 million. The north and south county organizations, following a vote in August to merge operations, held a joint kick off in Dunkirk on Monday … [Read more...]
Cornell Cooperative Holding Pasture Walk In Sherman
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agriculture Program is offering an opportunity for folks to learn more about grazing dairy and livestock this week. The pasture walk will take place from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Humane Society To Receive $1.5 Million From Golisano Foundation
The Chautauqua County Humane Society will receive a $1.5 million grant from the Golisano Foundation. The agency is one of 82 organizations receiving funding from a $360 million pot announced by Tom Golisano in Rochester on Tuesday. Golisano is the … [Read more...]
Fred Korematsu’s Daughter Is Constitution Day Speaker At Robert H. Jackson Center
The daughter of late civil rights icon, Fred Korematsu, will be this year's Constitution Day featured speaker at the Robert H. Jackson Center. Center President Kristan McMahon said Dr. Karen Korematsu is the Founder and President of the Fred T. … [Read more...]
Shed Fire Damages Adjacent Home in Jamestown
A shed fire at a Barrett Avenue residence also damaged another home in Jamestown. The Jamestown Fire Department reports fire crews were called to 140 Barrett Avenue at 5:18 a.m. Saturday morning to find two sheds in the backyard on fire. A house … [Read more...]
BPU Places First In WNY Healthiest Employer Contest
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has placed first among twelve middle-sized companies in the WNY Healthiest Employer contest for the seventh consecutive year. Buffalo Business First, Springbuk, Independent Health, Wegmans and Walsh Duffield … [Read more...]
Small Game Hunting Seasons Are Opening in NYS
The opening of small game hunting seasons in New York State has begun. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said depending on species and location, New York offers small game hunting opportunities from … [Read more...]
More Than 80 Turn Out For Discussion on Homelessness
More than 80 people turned out for a discussion on homelessness Thursday night. The event, sponsored by the Jamestown YWCA and Jamestown Justice Coalition, was held at the Robert H. Jackson Center. It featured a panel of people who have worked … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Proposes Free Meals For All School Children
U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is proposing a program that would provide free meals to all schoolchildren regardless of income. The Universal School Meals Program Act also would increase the reimbursement rates for participating … [Read more...]
HOPE Chautauqua Coalition Awarded Federal Funding
HOPE Chautauqua Coalition has been awarded $125,000 in federal funding. The grant, awarded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Drug-Free Communities Support Program, will support local efforts to prevent substance use and … [Read more...]
