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Published October 01City of Jamestown to Honor the Life & Legacy of Tony Dolce with Riverwalk Bike Path Renaming
JAMESTOWN, NY – September 30, 2026 – The City of Jamestown will honor the life and legacy of longtime Councilman and community leader Anthony “Tony” Dolce by renaming the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk Bike Path in his memory. The City will hold a public unveiling of the new name on…
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Published October 01Kiantone, Sinclairville Fire Departments Receive Grant Funding
Fire departments in the town of Kiantone and village of Sinclairville have been awarded federal funding. Kiantone Independent Fire Department will receive $50,988.95 and the Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 will receive $97,142.85. The funding will be used to provide…
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Published October 01Jamestown Motorists Reminded That Daily Alternate Parking Starts in November
Today may be October 1st, but motorists in Jamestown are reminded that daily alternate parking does not start until November 1st. Motorists should park on the even numbered side of the street today starting at 10:00 a.m. You are not required to move until November 1st when…
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Published October 01Lakewood, NY Fall Fest 2026 Village Alive with Vendors, Foods & Activities, Oct. 3
By Darlene Brace You are invited to join the Village of Lakewood for their Fall Fest this Saturday October 3, from 10am-4pm. The festival will be held on Chautauqua […]
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Published September 30Rate Increases Proposed For BPU District Heat, Solid Waste In 2027
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities’ proposed District Heat and Solid Waste 2027 budgets have rate increases. Accounting Supervisor Jami Rishel said District Heat users will see a 10% rate increase due to the rising cost of operations. Capital projects proposed in the 2027…
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Published September 30Jamestown BPU Approves Resolution To Establish Digital Services Division, Goes To City Council For Approval
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has approved a resolution to establish a Digital Services Division. BPU General Manager Kris Sellstrom said the resolution requests Jamestown City Council to pass a local law to recognize the new division, “City Council can do one of two…
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Published September 304-H Program Enrollment Opens Oct. 1
Enrollment for the 4-H Program opens Thursday, October 1. The 4-H program teaches real world skills to children and teens. Clubs and other regular programs teach skills like sewing, gardening, leather stamping, carpentry, cooking and other assorted useful skills. Animal programs…
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Published September 29Arrest Made In St. Susan Center Cooling System Vandalism
A homeless man has been arrested in the theft and damage to St. Susan Center’s refrigeration system. The Jamestown Police Department said that 33-year old Jarall Reid has been charged with 2nd Degree Criminal Mischief and 5th Degree Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. St.…
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Published September 29JCC Awarded $100,000 Grant To Support Student Mental Health And Wellness
Jamestown Community College’s Success Centers have been awarded a $100,000 grant to support student mental health and wellness. This is the third consecutive year for the funding through the State University of New York. It supports efforts to reduce the stigma surrounding mental…
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Published September 29Portland Native Lori Dispenza Inducted Into NYS Senate Veterans Hall Of Fame
State Senator George Borrello honored U.S. Army veteran and longtime veterans advocate Lori Dispenza during a special ceremony recognizing her induction into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. Dispenza, a Portland native and graduate of Brocton Central School,…
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Published September 29James McIntyre Selected As 2026 Joseph H. Mason Award Recipient
Jamestown resident James B. McIntyre has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Joseph H. Mason Community Service Award. The award is presented annually by United Way of Chautauqua County. Now in its 46th year, the Joseph H. Mason Award recognizes the exceptional community…
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Published September 28[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Logan Alexander – September 25, 2026
Logan Alexander stopped by the WRFA studios to perform a couple songs and talk new music with AOF host Anthony Merchant www.linktr.ee/loganalexander www.instagram.com/loganalexandermusic www.facebook.com/loganalexandermusic More Posts for Show: Arts on Fire