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Published September 24Paint CHQ Mural Program Artist Begins Project at Bemus Point Village Hall, September 24
JAMESTOWN, N.Y The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) and the Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) are excited to announce the start of a new public […]
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Published September 24Boyles Motor Sales Receives Sales Tax Exemption For Building Expansion
A Jamestown area large engine repair business has been approved for a sales tax exemption as part of its plans to expand the business. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency approved the exemption in the amount of $40,000 to Evan LLC Oils Motor Sales which operates…
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Published September 24WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – September 24, 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 24 The Karl-Marks Revolution –…
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Published September 24City Of Jamestown Receives Clean Audit For 2025
The City of Jamestown has received a clean audit for 2025. Drescher and Malecki CPAs Carl Widmer and Jared Pickard presented on the results of the audit to City Council Monday night. The auditors noted significant improvements in efficiency, with the audit being delivered three…
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Published September 24BPU Fall Water Main Flushing Begins Sept. 25
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Water Division will begin Fall water main flushing September 25. The process begins with a “pre-flush” at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 25, in the Falconer areas of Aldren, Mapleshade, Ralph and Valmeere. Flushing of the entire village of…
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Published September 23Jamestown BPU Seeks To Create Sixth Division For Fiber Project
The Jamestown Board of Utilities is looking to create a sixth division for its fiber project. General Manager Kris Sellstrom, speaking before Jamestown City Council Monday, said the new division would become known as the Digital Infrastructure Division. It would join the existing…
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Published September 23Local Law To Abolish City’s Strategic Planning And Partnership Commission Tabled
A local law to abolish the City of Jamestown’s Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission has been tabled until October. The City Council Public Safety Committee tabled the law until its October 5 committee meeting to allow for further discussion. City Council Ward 2…
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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 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 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.…