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[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Humane Society – September 3, 2026
The Chautauqua County Humane Society shares successes they’ve had recently with adoptions. More Posts for Show: Community Matters
10,000 Maniacs Archival Retrospective Exhibit At JCC Weeks Gallery Opens Tonight
The Weeks Gallery at Jamestown Community College is celebrating the 45-year history of 10,000 Maniacs with a special archival exhibition as part of the band’s 45th anniversary arts festival. “Maniacs 45: An Archival Retrospective” will be on display from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. tonight…
Pearl City Clay House Exhibit ‘A Personal Mythos’ By Kenneth Labuskes Opens Tonight
Pearl City Clay House will welcome the exhibit “A Personal Mythos” by artist Kenneth Labuskes tonight. The free, public reception takes place tonight from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The exhibition will remain on view through October 16. The exhibition follows Labuskes’ recognition as…
The Villager (Ellicottville)
Published September 0210,000 Maniacs 45th Anniversary Arts Festival in Jamestown, September 3-5
Jamestown,NY Labor Day Weekend 2026 will mark a historic homecoming in Jamestown as 10,000 Maniacs celebrate their 45th Anniversary. The band, who first performed on Labor Day weekend 1981, will […]
The Villager (Ellicottville)
Published September 02Spotlight: Miss Joanie’s Shuttle Serving Bemus Point Over Seven Years
By Kate Bartlett After serving Bemus Point for over seven years, Miss Joanie is ready to retire from her shuttle service. Her eight-passenger stretch golf cart limos have offered […]
CHQ Chamber Announces Annual Business Award Recipients
The CHQ Chamber has announced its award recipients that will be recognized during its annual Business Awards Banquet. The event is designed to recognize local businesses and organizations for their outstanding efforts year-round, and meets our mission to build vital connections,…
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – September 3, 2026
We talk with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund about economic development initiatives in the city as well as the Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project. More Posts for Show: Community Matters
Jamestown Sees 26% Decrease In Index Crimes From Jan-May 2017 To Same Period For 2026
The City of Jamestown has seen a 26% decrease in index crime for the period of January to May for the year 2026 compared with the same period in 2017. The city also has experienced a 10% decrease in crime for that same time period since 2025. Between January and May 2026, 28…
45th Annual Jamestown Labor Day Fest Set For Sept. 6
The 45th Annual Jamestown Labor Day Festival is set for this Sunday, September 6. The free event at Bergman Park kicks off at noon with an arts and crafts show, the opening of the food court, and the Bergman Brawl, a pro-wrestling event presented by ESW. Main stage performances…
Jamestown BPU Closed Labor Day
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Garbage and recycling also will not be collected on September 7. Due to the holiday, Monday’s regular garbage and recycling collection will be delayed until Tuesday,…
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – September 3, 2026
THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. THU SEP 03 Campfire Junkie – Busti Tap…
C&S Engineers To Begin Engineering Work On Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project
C&S Companies will begin engineering services for the Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project following City Council’s contract approval. The City is contracting with C & S in an amount not to exceed $403,300. Council member Doug Scotchmer shared prior to Council’s…