The City of Jamestown was joined by Roger Tory Peterson Institute for an Arbor Day tree planting in front of naturalist's boyhood home. The planting was done in honor of Jamestown receiving the Tree City USA designation for a 43rd year. Parks … [Read more...]
New City Park Fees Approved For Traveling Baseball, Softball Teams
Jamestown City Council has approved new park fees for traveling baseball and softball teams. The new travel baseball and softball team fee will be $125.00 per team, per game, including practice time. It was learned during the voting session on … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote on $2.7 Million Bond Renewal To Cover Costs to Complete Fleet Maintenance Building Project
Jamestown City Council will vote on issuing $2.7 million bond to cover the completion of the Fleet Maintenance Building project. City Comptroller Ericka Thomas said $4,890,000 has been spent to date on the project, "The BAN that we got last year … [Read more...]
Jamestown Tarp Skunks Announce 2024 Season
The Jamestown Tarp Skunks have announced their 2024 season. The first home game for the Tarp Skunks will take place against the Batavia Muckdogs at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 30 at Russell E. Diethrick Stadium. A free tailgate festival will take … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna Upgrades Lighting, Sound Equipment
The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts has recently been able to upgrade its lighting and sound equipment. The project, which cost $170,000, was made possible through support from the New York State Council on the Arts, Chautauqua Region Community … [Read more...]
1st Annual Mike and Kathy Ricketts Leadership Award Given to Cindy Reidy
The first Annual Mike & Kathy Ricketts Leadership Award has been given to Cindy Reidy. The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation and Chautauqua Leadership Network (CLN) partnered to create the award and fund following the death of Mike … [Read more...]
New CRCF Fund To Help, Recognize JCC Media Arts Students
A fund that recognizes Jamestown Community College students work in media arts has been set up in memory of a local photographer, videographer, and documentarian. Aaron Perez died in October 2023 at the age of 38. He was a resident of Orange … [Read more...]
City Council Amends 2024 Budget To Fix $1.59 Million Hole In CHIPS Line
Jamestown City Council approved several amendments to the 2024 budget, including fixing a $1.59 million hole in the CHIPS line. City Council Finance Chair and Mayor-Elect Kim Ecklund said there were three budget amendments approved, “Some of the … [Read more...]
Elite Kreations, Suicide Prevention Alliance Raising Funds for Suicide Prevention
A local business and the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County are teaming up to raise funds for suicide prevention initiatives. Automotive detailing business Elite Kreations, located at 731 East Second Street in Jamestown, will be … [Read more...]
7th Annual Mark Pacheco WOW Fund Lip Sync Battle Set For Oct. 20
The 7th Annual Mark Pacheco WOW Fund Lip Sync Battle to benefit people with disabilities will take place this Friday, October 20. Doors open for the event at 6:00 p.m. with the show starting at 8:00 p.m. at the Celoron Legion, located at the … [Read more...]
