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City DRI public workshop is Oct. 27

The second public workshop for the city of Jamestown’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative “2.0” will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Robert H. Jackson Center, 305 E. Fourth St., from 5 to 7 p.m. The workshop will provide an opportunity for members of the Jamestown DRI Local Planning Committee and the public to hear directly from project sponsors as they pitch their projects for a share of nearly $10 million in funding available through the city’s DRI program. The workshop will begin with a brief overview of the DRI process and instructions for the event, followed by brief ...

County eyes earlier retirement for probation officers

The Chautauqua County Legislature is eyeing a proposal which would allow some Probation Department employees to retire earlier than they do right now. Probation Department Director Gilbert Taylor met with members of the legislature’s Administrative Services Committee to discuss a ...

Area youth, volunteers help feed those in need

A newly rebranded organization is helping tackle an old problem in the city of Jamestown. Participants in the Sagewell Accountability and Responsibility (A&R) program organized a community outreach event to feed the hungry on Tuesday near the former Oriental Star Restaurant at 7 S. Main St. ...

Democrats open Jamestown campaign office

Roughly 100 people turned out recently for the grand opening of the Jamestown City Democratic Party Headquarters. Pictured are candidates Jason Sample, Tom Nelson, Julie Jackson-Forsberg, Tom Carle, Victoria Guite, Alexandria Moss, Mike Lee, Aaron Gies and Craig Bucki.

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Fenton History Center Moves To Winter Saturday Hours The Fenton History Center, located in the Governor Reuben E. Fenton Mansion at 67 Washington St., Jamestown, will be open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through March. Weekday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Hall House Research Center, located adjacent to the mansion at 73 Forest Ave., is open on Saturday by appointment only, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. For more information about the Fenton History Center visit www.fentonhistorycenter.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. The Odyssey ...

Dunkirk residents express concerns about proposed city tax hike

DUNKIRK - Several Dunkirk residents complained and offered ideas about the proposed 2027 city budget, and its 11% tax increase, at Tuesday’s Common Council meeting. Brian Meyer started with some suggestions. He proposed a 10% discount for people who pay property taxes early. City officials ...