Chautauqua County and the South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District broke ground Thursday on a project that will connect all properties on the the west side of Chautauqua Lake to the public sewer system. Work is expected to begin this fall … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Circle of Support Group Expands Support Services
The Circle of Support group has expanded its support services to support all individuals providing care to someone living with a mental illness. The group was founded in 2022 by licensed master social worker Lisa Greeley at the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Special Youth Firearms Big Game Hunt Takes Place Oct. 12-14
A special youth firearms big game hunt will take place this extended holiday weekend in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said both resident and non-resident youth hunters aged 12 to 15 … [Read more...]
RAM Clinic Provides Free Medical Services to 249 People
A Remote Area Medical clinic recently held at Jamestown Community College provided free medical care of 249 patients. The two-day clinic held September 14 and 15 had 409 medical, dental, and vision services with a value over $205,000 were provided … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Honor Dennis Webster With ‘Friend of Education’ Award
The Jamestown School Board and Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker recognized longtime local media member Dennis Webster with a “Friend of Education” Award during Tuesday's board meeting. Webster, a 1972 JHS graduate, spent roughly a half-century as … [Read more...]
County Mental Hygiene and Social Services Holding Public Hearings on Five-Year Plan
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services will hold public hearings on Friday, October 11 as part of the development of the Chautauqua County Child and Family Services five-year county plan. The public is invited to … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic To Be Held in Jamestown on Oct. 26
A free rabies vaccination clinic will be held in the City of Jamestown on Saturday, October 26. The clinic is being sponsored by the Chautauqua County Health Department and the City of Jamestown. Animals must be pre-registered to receive … [Read more...]
Past Budgeting Issues Lead To 7.79% Tax Increase in Proposed 2025 City Budget
Past budgeting issues have led to a proposed 7.79% tax increase in the City of Jamestown's 2025 budget. Mayor Kim Ecklund, presenting her first budget as mayor since taking office in January, said problems in the 2024 budget led to issues for the … [Read more...]
City Council Finance Chair Says Proposed 2025 Budget “Hard, Painful”
Jamestown City Council Finance Committee Chair has described the proposed 2025 budget as "hard and painful." Council member Brent Sheldon said the City Comptroller and Departments Heads have tried to keep the tax increase low, "But this proposed … [Read more...]
Phase IV Of Overland Trail Revitalization Complete
Another phase of a revitalization project on overland trails in Chautauqua County has been completed. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Chautauqua County Parks Department, and the Chautauqua County Partnership for … [Read more...]
