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Published 10 hours agoNYS Sues Polymarket For Running Illegal Gambling Operation
New York State is suing Polymarket for running an illegal gambling operation in the state through its prediction market platform. Polymarket launched in the United States in December 2025 as a service that allowed users to bet money on the outcome of sporting events, promising…
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Published 10 hours agoBemus Point Boat Launch Reconstruction Project Completed
The reconstruction project at the Bemus Point State Boat Launch and Fishing Access Site has been completed. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said the improvements to the site on Chautauqua Lake included a replaced boat launch, new boat docks, a kayak…
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Published 10 hours agoCity Council To Vote On Hiring Jail Matrons, Bulletproof Vests
Jamestown City Council will decide on whether to hire three matrons for the City Jail and buying 15 new bulletproof vests at its voting session tonight. One resolution for consideration will authorize the City Comptroller to amend the 2026 General Fund Revenue Budget following…
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Published 10 hours agoSydney Deppas Appointed As Persell Assistant Principal
The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of Sydney Deppas to serve as assistant principal of Persell Middle School. Deppas succeeds Michelle Buccola, who was recently appointed as the principal of Lincoln Elementary School. Deppas currently serves as an…
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Published September 25[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – September 24, 2026
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley discusses the tentative 2027 County Budget with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel. More Posts for Show: Community Matters
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Published September 25[LISTEN] Community Matters – Robert H. Jackson Center – September 24, 2026
The Robert H. Jackson Center will be wrapping up its programming on the 80th anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials in October. We’ll learn about what topics those will focus on as well as a new youth program scheduled for the end of next month. More Posts for Show: Community…
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Published September 25Silver Creek Schools Mourn Student Who Died Following Train Accident
The Silver Creek Central School District is mourning the loss of a student who died after being hit by a train. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that 16-year old Keira (Koda) Beckstrom was struck by a train Wednesday afternoon in the village of Silver Creek. Silver…
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Published September 25Pomfret Receives More Than $800,000 In NYS Funds For Barker Street Playground
The Town of Pomfret has been awarded state funding for a new playground. The funding of $821,221 is part of $67.5 million in grants through New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS) for 89 projects to build, expand and renovate public playgrounds…
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Published September 25Cherry Creek, Pomfret Receive Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant
The towns of Cherry Creek and Pomfret are each receiving wastewater infrastructure grants. Each town will receive $50,000 in Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant awards. $3.1 million is being awarded statewide to jumpstart 63 water quality projects statewide by…
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Published September 25Free Fishing Day Set For Sept. 26 in NYS
New York residents can fish for free this Saturday in the state. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced a statewide Free Fishing Day for Saturday, September 26. During any of the six designated Free Fishing Days, the fishing…
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Published September 25JHS Marching Band To Host 47th Annual Fall Festival Of Bands Sept. 26
The Jamestown High School Marching Band will host its 47th Annual Fall Festival of Bands this Saturday. The JHS Marching Band will perform their 2026 show “Paint It Black” at noon on Strider Field. JHS Marching Band Director Ethan Thompson said, “This year’s show is a dramatic,…
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Published September 25‘Mystery At The Marvin’ To Be Held In October
A “Mystery at the Marvin” will be held at the Marvin House in October. The Elizabeth Warner Marvin Community House is inviting guests to experience an original interactive mystery presented at 7:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4. Created for the Marvin House’s 75th…