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‘I feel very fortunate’

Now that high school and college commencements are in the rearview mirror, it might not be a bad idea if recent graduates follow a career blueprint similar to the one drawn up by area native Tim Bontemps. His message is simple and can be applied to any list of potential ...

County eyes consolidated offices in Jamestown

Chautauqua County is looking to move several of its south county offices under one roof. Later this month the county legislature will be voting on a resolution to lease about 54,000 square feet at 310-322 East 3rd St., Jamestown. That is the Lynn building, which is in the process of being ...

Court rules twice in favor of Dewittville housing project

The first two attempts by a group of residents opposed to a housing project near Dewittville have been declined by the state Supreme Court. Chautauqua town officials approved the Sunset View Planned Unit Development Project in January to redevelop the former Chautauqua Point Golf Course and ...

Furniture Mart development proposals accepted

The Gebbie Foundation is publicly pushing forward with redevelopment of the Furniture Mart rehabilitation project, asking Tuesday for developers interested in the project to submit proposals. Accepting new proposals was foreshadowed by the building’s inclusion in Jamestown’s Downtown ...

Hochul to sign less restrictive data center delay

New York state will have a one-year ban on construction of large data centers, but Gov. Kathy Hochul's executive order on the issue is less restrictive than legislation passed near the end of the state legislative session. Hochul announced early Tuesday morning that she will sign an executive ...

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Jamestown School Board To Hold Special Meeting Thursday The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday in the boardroom of the administration building, 197 Martin Road, to consider a capital improvement construction change for a sanitary sewer line at Jamestown High School. The public is welcome to attend. Mayville Seniors To Meet Thursday MAYVILLE - The Mayville Seniors will meet on Thursday, July 16, at the VFW in Mayville. The meeting begins at noon with a hot dog and ice cream sundae luncheon provided by the club; members are also ...