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JJC founder to receive Unitarian Social Justice Award on Sunday

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown is presenting its 2026 T. Richard Parker Award for Social Justice to Justin Hubbard. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 21, at 10:30 a.m., at the church at 1255 Prendergast Ave., Jamestown. All are welcome to the service and ...

Ellicott clerk named state clerks association treasurer

Amy Bellardo, Ellicott town clerk, has been officially sworn in as treasurer of the New York State Town Clerks Association. Bellardo has served as a district director for the association for the past four years, representing Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie and Niagara counties. In that ...

Chautauqua County NY Connects team accepts award

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County leaders and community partners gathered recently outside the Chautauqua County Courthouse to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. During the ...

JPS districtwide read inspires donation drive

A community service project connected to Jamestown Public Schools' One District, One Book initiative has resulted in hundreds of donated items that will support children and families across Chautauqua County. As part of this year's districtwide reading of James and the Giant Peach, ...

Four charged after DWI, narcotics probe

Four area residents are facing charges after a driving while intoxicated, and narcotics, investigation. Lawrence L. Boughton, 55, of Falconer was charged June 15 with driving while ability impaired by drugs, Megan M. Webb, 27, of Jamestown was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, Ricky L. Bemis, 49, of Jamestown was charged with having an outstanding bench warrant, and Charles N. Dean, 27, of Jamestown was charged with having an outstanding bench warrant. According to Jamestown ...