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Published September 23County Executive Wendel To Present Proposed 2027 Executive Budget Tonight
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel will present his 2027 Tentative Executive Budget tonight at the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting. Wendel will outline his proposed spending plan at 6:30 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers located in the Gerace Office Building at 3 North…
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Published September 23Championship Night For Battle Of The Badges Set For Thursday
The Championship Night of the Battle of the Badges: The Ladle Showdown will take place this Thursday. St. Susan Center has been hosting the multi-round cooking competition with the final round taking place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, September 24 at the Center located at 31…
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Published September 22Elliot Raimondo Out As Jamestown Corporation Counsel
Elliot Raimondo is out as Jamestown’s Corporation Counsel. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund made the announcement to City Council Monday night. She said while a new City Attorney won’t be starting until sometime in October, the position will be covered, “I certainly want to thank…
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Published September 22AI Developers Required To Register With NYS, Follow Strict Guidelines
Artificial Intelligence developers will be required to register with New York State and follow strict guidelines come November. AI safety law, the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act, will require large frontier AI developers to: Establish safety and transparency…
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Published September 22Public Mural Art Installation In Bemus Point Starts This Week
A new public art mural will begin to be installed in Bemus Point this week. The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) and the Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) said Chicago-based artist Michael Ferrarell, of Anytown Mural & Sign…
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Published September 22JCC To Show ‘Amistad’
Jamestown Community College’s 2026-27 History and Culture Film Series will kick off with showings of “Amistad” at the Jamestown and Cattaraugus County campuses. The Steven Spielberg classic will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, at the Jamestown Campus Scharmann…
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Published September 22Jennifer Coe Joins Infinity As Program Director
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts has welcomed Jennifer Coe as its new Program Director. Jennifer is joining the Infinity Team as they begin their 28th year of providing arts education and creative opportunities for children and teens throughout the region. Coe brings more than…
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Published September 21[LISTEN] Latin Inspiration – Ben Drake, JHS Athletic Director
Juan Perez speaks with JHS athletic director Ben Drake. Drake is also an inductee of the NYS Sports Hall of Fame. More Posts for Show: The Latin Inspiration
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Published September 21City Council To Review Local Law To Abolish Strategic Planning & Partnerships Commission
Jamestown City Council will review a local law to abolish the City’s Strategic Planning and Partnerships Commission at its work session tonight. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund had previously said in March 2024 that she hoped to re-establish the Commission by the end of that year.…
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Published September 21United Way Kicks Off 2026 Fundraising Campaign With $1.7 Million Goal
The United Way of Chautauqua County has kicked off its 2026 Fundraising Campaign to raise $1.7 million to fund programs and initiatives impacting children, families and seniors in Chautauqua County. Volunteers, representatives from local agencies, and United Way staff recently…
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Published September 21TRC To Present ’25 Prospect Street’ At The Reg
The Resource Center will present the film, 25 Prospect Street, at the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts on September 23. The film is about the challenges and triumphs of operating a movie theater that provides jobs for people with disabilities. The free screening will take place at…
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Published September 21Audubon Fall Birdseed Orders Due Sept. 27
Orders for the Audubon Community Nature Center’s Fall Birdseed Sale are due by September 27. Unique to Audubon, Conewango Blend was developed by ACNC to attract favorite and common species of the region such as chickadees, cardinals, and titmice. There are also suet cakes for…