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Audubon Photography Club Relaunches March 7

The Audubon Community Nature Center is relaunching its Audubon Photography Club starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7. Beginning March 7, the club will meet the first Saturday of each month. New photographers at all levels are welcomed each time. No matter what type of camera ...

Zonta Club Donates To Hope Haven Shelter

The Zonta Club of Jamestown recently presented a donation to Chautauqua Opportunities Inc.’s Hope Haven Shelter in support of its mission to provide safe, temporary housing and supportive services to women experiencing homelessness in the Jamestown area. The contribution will help Hope ...

City Releases Viewpoint With Dennis Quaid Episode

The City of Jamestown has released its Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid Corporate Documentary & Commercial. Nearly a year in the making, the project extends beyond a conventional documentary or commercial. “Jamestown is a city worth celebrating, and I encourage our residents to champion and promote the place we proudly call home,” said Mayor Kim Ecklund. “Jamestown provides real opportunity—paired with affordability, accessibility, and a strong sense of community. These videos share our story in an authentic and compelling way, inviting people across the country to experience ...

Man rescued after ice breaks on pond

An unidentified man was rescued Saturday afternoon after falling through ice on a pond near a mobile home location. The Chautauqua County Water Emergency Team was dispatched to assist the Portland and Brocton Fire Departments behind the Grapevine Estates property at 6037 Route 5 in Portland. ...

Poland Enters New Contract With Humane Society

KENNEDY – Recently, the town of Poland was able to enter into a primary contract with the Chautauqua County Humane Society for the first time. With this new agreement, the town officials are hoping to cut some costs for the budget. Town Supervisor Rob Smith gave the initial push to try ...

JCC Receives Clean Financial Audit

Jamestown Community College has received a clean financial audit for the year ending Aug. 31, 2025. The board of trustees Tuesday heard a presentation from its independent auditor, Bonadio & Co., LLP. “We have issued an unmodified or clean audit opinion of the college, which is the highest level of assurance that you can give.” said Randall Shepard, of Bonadio. “So, that’s a positive place to be.” Shepard added that from an internal control perspective, the audit did not identify any material weaknesses. “So what that means is you've got a sound set of practices in ...