The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation has announced that Greg and Sue Jones have been selected as the 2023 recipients of the John D. Hamilton Community Service Award. The annual award has been presented since 1994 in recognition of an … [Read more...]
Community Foundation Awards Nearly $14,000 To Falconer Region Organizations
The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation has awarded nearly $14,000 to twelve organizations in the Falconer region. The funding comes from the Falconer Region Community Fund and Donald R. Swanson Memorial Fund. The grants were awarded for … [Read more...]
New Prendergast Library Patio Dedicated to Local Radio Legend Jim Roselle
Officials and family dedicated a new patio in honor of local radio legend, Jim Roselle, at the James Prendergast Library on Saturday. The ceremony, which included the dedication of the new community gardens as well, preceded the library's annual … [Read more...]
Ribbon Cut on New Welcome Sign to Jamestown
Jamestown Rotary and local officials joined to cut the ribbon on the new Jamestown sign at the entrance to the city. Jamestown Rotary Club President John Healy said the project has been 25 years in the making with discussions between the City of … [Read more...]
City Council Receives Update on Parks Projects
The Jamestown City Council received an update Monday on various projects happening in the Parks Department. Parks Manager Dan Stone, speaking to City Council on Monday, presented a lengthy list of projects and events the Parks Department has been … [Read more...]
Give Big CHQ Set for Thursday, June 8
Local fundraising day, Give Big CHQ, takes place this Thursday, June 8. Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Community Impact Coordinator Liz Jones said the 24-hour fundraiser will feature 125 organizations that are located in or serve … [Read more...]
Construction Underway For New Patio at James Prendergast Library
Construction is underway for a new patio leading to the entrance of the James Prendergast Library. Community Outreach and Programming Manager Jennifer Champ said the project is being funded entirely with grants including $214,983 in New York State … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library to Present Photography, Herb Cooking Class as Part of Murray L. Bob Community Education Initiative
The James Prendergast Library will present a photography class in May as part of the Murray L. Bob Community Education Initiative. Local photographer and Infinity instructor Cathy Panebianco will lead “Artistic Photos with Just a Smartphone” at … [Read more...]
New Neighbors Coalition Seeking Volunteers, Donations To Support New Families in Jamestown
The New Neighbors Coalition is seeking volunteers and donations to help support new families in Jamestown. The coalition, based out of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, is working with Buffalo-based Journey’s End Refugee Resettlement agency, which is … [Read more...]
Electric Bikes and Scooters Could Be Available to Rent in Jamestown this summer
Electric bikes and scooters could be available to rent in Jamestown this summer. Jamestown City Council heard a presentation by Bird Bike Share, who has proposed a pilot program in the city. Bird Bike Share currently has programs in Dunkirk and … [Read more...]
