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Mayor to release 2027 city budget Oct. 8

Budget season is fast approaching for the city of Jamestown, and during the next City Council work session a resolution is planned to come before the council in regards to the budget. Mayor Kim Ecklund is giving the council and city residents a sneak peak. In her words, “It’s not ...

Mission Possible

A contemporary Christian rock band is set to make its debut at a local fundraiser. However, for the band's lead singer, it's also about supporting his wife and child. Many Sparrows, an indie-rock group, will headline a fundraiser concert titled “Hope Takes Flight.” The event is ...

Bemus Point approves short-term rental moratorium

BEMUS POINT - New short-term rentals in Bemus Point are on a 12-month hold after the Bemus Point Village Board approved a moratorium on the seasonal rentals. During a trustee workshop and village board meeting, the trustees discussed the proposed law, heard public comments, and ultimately ...

Busti residents express concerns over solar project

BUSTI - Busti residents still have questions regarding a long-discussed solar project at 1192 Orr St. John and Karen Finson of Cowing Road recently sent a letter to the Busti Town Board expressing their concerns with wind and solar farms. The Finsons were invited to speak during a recent board meeting to further express their concerns. Ted Dames, senior project manager of Catalyze, the company that owns and operates the Orr Street facility, was also in attendance. Karen Finson expressed concerns regarding solar parks, including the use of chemicals to control weeds, potential ...

Chautauqua County trolley car talk tonight

MAYVILLE – Tonight, Sept. 17, Bob Johnston, will be giving the Chautauqua Town Historical Society’s September talk in the Chautauqua Municipal Building. Bob Johnston is a local historian and volunteer best known as the founder and driving force behind the Jamestown Street Railway ...