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County Renting More Space From Jamestown

Chautauqua County is going to be leasing additional space from Jamestown. During the county legislature meeting, lawmakers approved an agreement to lease 2,180 square feet of space on the third floor of the Jamestown Municipal Building, which will be used by the county’s Department of ...

Ellington Volunteer Fire Department Honored For 100 Years Of Service

At the November meeting of the Chautauqua County Legislature, County Executive Paul M. Wendel, Jr. and Legislator Daniel W. Pavlock (District 14) presented a formal Letter of Commendation recognizing the Ellington Volunteer Fire Department for an extraordinary milestone — its 100th ...

Figuring It Out: Weather Prompts JHS To Review Cellphone Policy

Jamestown High School students who are tardy because of weather-related issues may not have to wait outside to brave the elements more before entering. Isaac Rosenfeld, Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education student member, told the other board members Tuesday that because of the current ...

St. Luke’s To Host Empty Bowls Event Saturday

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will be seeing the return of an annual fundraiser on Saturday that will allow guests to walk away with a piece of pottery. Any contributions that guests may give will be put back into the community to ensure that residents are able to get quality foods through ...

Skillful Students: Four Local High Schools Selected For Shea Awards

The Shea Performing Arts Center will be hosting 25 schools at the annual Shea Wonder Awards for this academic year. Of the schools, there are currently three from Chautauqua County and one from Cattaraugus County that will take part - Maple Grove Jr./Sr. High School, Jamestown High School, ...

Clymer Approves 2026 Budget With About 7.4% Tax Rate Increase

CLYMER — Clymer residents will see a roughly 7.4% tax levy increase next year. During the November board meeting, the Clymer town board approved overriding the 2% tax cap levy limit before moving onto a quick budget review. Changes since the last meeting include an increase in highway ...