The Princess Club and Book M.A.R.K Program at the YWCA of Jamestown are the first recipients of the Vickye James Blueprint Fund. The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County announced the awards. The Princess Club is a community-based … [Read more...]
New United Way Grant Fund Created to Honor Vickye James
A new grant fund has been created at the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County in honor of former Board President Vickye James. James, who died in 2021, was a member of the Board of Directors of United Way for seven years and served as Board … [Read more...]
Outgoing City Council Members Recognized
Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce recognized at Council's final meeting of 2021 the three Council Members whose terms are ending December 31. Dolce said when the term started January 1, 2020 with the first new mayor and administration in … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Salary Increases, Recognizes Outgoing Legislators
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a local law increasing salaries for the Undersheriff, Captain, Warden and Corrections Lieutenant. Legislator Terry Niebel said when the local law was introduced he asked the County Sheriff and Human … [Read more...]
County Executive, County Clerk, Jamestown City Council Races Featured on Election Day
Today is Election Day. In County races, incumbent Republican County Executive Paul "PJ" Wendel is facing Democratic challenger Norm Green. Wendel is running for full 4-year term after being appointed to replace George Borrello in January 2020 when … [Read more...]
Juneteenth Declared Federal Holiday, Local Celebrations Planned at Jackson-Taylor Park
Black Americans rejoiced Thursday after President Joe Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday. At a jubilant White House bill-signing ceremony, Biden agreed that more than a commemoration of the events of June 19, 1865, is needed. That’s when Union … [Read more...]
Chadakoin Adventure Trail Community Build Set for Saturday
The community build of the Chadakoin Adventure Trail is set to take place this Saturday, June 5th. Parks Manager Dan Stone said the path will go from Love Elementary School to 10th and Lafayette Streets at Jackson-Taylor Park, "There's different … [Read more...]
Mayor Sundquist Appoints Regina Brackman to Replace Late City Councilmember James
Mayor Eddie Sundquist has appointed Regina Brackman to fill the Ward 3 City Council seat left vacant after the death of Councilmember Vickye James. Sundquist said there is no replacing Vickye James and her legacy, "But I am confident Regina … [Read more...]
Jamestown Democrats Name Regina Brackman as Ward 3 Candidate
Jamestown Democrats appear to have found a replacement candidate for the late City Council woman Vickye James. The Chautauqua County Board of elections has updated its 2021 candidates list with the inclusion of Regina Brackman as Ward 3 city … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Remembering Councilwoman Vickye James
The entire Jamestown Community is continuing to mourn the sudden loss of council woman Victoria "Vickye" James, who pass away suddenly on Saturday, March 27. Vickye was known for her love of her family and her years of work and community service, … [Read more...]
