Several services will be taking place today in Jamestown in honor of Veterans Day. VFW Post 53 will hold the first ceremony at 9:00 a.m. at Veterans Park, which is located on West Third and Logan Streets. Ira Lou Spring Post 149 will then hold a ceremony at 11:00 a.m. at the intersection of Third and Main Streets. This ceremony also will include the Jamestown High School Band. The intersection will be closed to traffic starting at 10:45 a.m. and reopen at 11:15 a.m. Veterans will then process up North Main Street to…

The recognition of veterans will continue Thursday, with an event by Jamestown City Revival. The Veterans, Military, and First Responders Appreciation Service is a free event that will start at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 13 at Family Church Jamestown, located at 3130 Garfield Road in Jamestown. The evening will include: Heartfelt Service (6:30 PM): The core of the evening will be a special service dedicated to honoring service members from every era—from WWII to the War on Terror and current service—as well as those on the front lines in our community.

The Audubon Community Nature Center building admission is free today as part of Veterans Day. The building will be open 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The center’s nearly 600 acre nature preserve is always free and open from dawn to dusk. Audubon’s newest educational display, an interactive exhibit about bees, is just one of many fun activities in the three-story Nature Center building. Children can go fishing in the indoor pond, climb through the indoor tree, and get up close and personal with live animals including turtles, toads, Hellbenders and more.

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities offices will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day. Garbage and recycling will be collected on the usual schedule. BPU Customer Service reopens for business at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 12. Customers who need to pay bills after hours may do so online via My Account on the www.jamestownbpu.com home page.  Payments by phone may be made at 661-1660, ext. 3.  Customers may leave checks or money orders in drop-off boxes located at the BPU’s drop box in the utility parking lot, 92 Steele Street; outside City Hall on Tracy Plaza; and inside the vestibule of the Jamestown Police Department entrance on Second Street. For reports of trouble in all BPU Divisions at any time, customers may call 716-661-1640.

Craig Robbins is a NYS full-time licensed hunting and fishing guide for 25 years. Through guiding he has successfully guided thousands of fishing clients and their families on Chautauqua Lake to their fishing trip of a lifetime. As a hunting guide Craig has successfully guided visiting and local hunters for geese, ducks, turkey and whitetail. Craig first started writing about the outdoors for the Corry Times. It wasn’t long before he then received a phone call the Jamestown Post-Journal sports editor Jim Riggs about the writing for the Post-Journal. That started his almost three-decade weekly column Outdoors with Craig Robbins. Each week Craig shares his insight, tips, techniques and news regarding the outdoors to sportsmen and women of Chautauqua County, western New York and beyond.

Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd Brigiotta and provides listeners with a weekly opportunity to explore a wide and diverse selection of traditional Scandinavian music. Sundays at 3 a.m. (9 a.m. Swedish Time) and 7 p.m with an additional replay Tuesday's at 6 p.m.

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Len Barry of the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts returns to Arts on Fire to chat November and December events coming up at the Reg to close out 2025 with AOF host Anthony Merchant reglenna.com

While the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County will be closed on November 11 for Veterans Day, they will have their weekly Veterans Group meeting on Wednesday. The MHA Veterans Group will meet 11:00 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, November 12. The group is facilitated by MHA Finance Director and Air Force veteran Jill Marsh who shared, “This group is for veterans and people who have had veterans in their families. We have trivia, play games, eat a small lunch, and help veterans receive the support that they need. We are peer-to-peer run.

Carlberg Farm in the town of Ellicott is one of 20 farm and food businesses that are receiving a total of $1.7 million to help purchase equipment. State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball announced the funding through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Grant Program. The awards will support processing, packing, aggregating, storing, and distributing of New York grown or produced food products. Awards were open to New York State farms and food businesses. Awarded projects focus on increasing the supply of New York-sourced food products available in the marketplace.

Art Cloth & Craft will present A Winter's Canvas fashion show on Thursday, November 13. The live fashion show, which begins at 6:00 p.m., is being curated by Art Cloth & Craft owners Bobbie Spare and Lauren Edwards. Each look will showcase rich color palettes, layered textures, and thoughtful styling — encouraging guests to see clothing not just as what you wear, but as a reflection of creativity and confidence. From statement denim to luxurious fabrics and one-of-a-kind accessories, the show will highlight pieces that capture the boutique’s signature aesthetic.

Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund discusses the proposed 2026 City budget, the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' budget, and more.

The Chautauqua County Humane Society gives an update about how the Pet Expo and Meowsquerade went and talks about Cat Video Fest coming to the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts.

Chautauqua County Legislators will look at ways to help people with food insecurity as a federal government shutdown has SNAP benefits delayed. The Legislature held an emergency meeting Wednesday night to discuss uncertainties with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Heating Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) funding. Department Heads from Social Services, Office For Aging Services, and the County Attorney’s office provided updates on what the status of the programs and what the county is doing to address issues. County Executive PJ Wendel said that due to the cost, neither New York State nor counties can fund the SNAP program.

Artone Manufacturing’s insurance agency has filed a lawsuit to recover damage costs to the building caused by a fire at the neighboring site in November 2022. Selective Insurance Company of New York is seeking $1,271,668 from Allen Street Development LLC after the company’s building at 1061 Allen Street burned down in an arson fire on November 16, 2022. The insurance company said in the suit filed in State Supreme Court of Chautauqua County that “embers, smoke and soot associated with the Fire spread to the Artone Building, resulting in significant damage to the Artone Building.”

An Ellington Town Judge has resigned as he was being investigated by the New York State Commission of Judicial Conduct following a 2024 drunk driving incident. The State Court records state that Ellington Town Justice Reid L. Johnson was charged September 13, 2024 with two traffic offenses, including aggravated driving while intoxicated, and identified himself as a judge when he was arrested, according to court documents. He pleaded guilty to driving while ability impaired, a violation-level offense, on December 23, 2024 and six months later was sentenced to a $500 fine, a $420 surcharge and other mandatory sentencing terms.

Registration is open for United Way of Chautauqua County’s third annual Curling Night at Northwest Arena. People may sign up as an individual or team of six. United Way’s third Annual Curling Night is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Friday, November 14 at Northwest Arena in downtown Jamestown. The deadline to register as an individual or team is Monday, November 10. A Happy Hour with food and a cash bar will precede the competition, which begins at 6:30pm following a “Learn To Curl” demonstration and explanation of rules. The casual, “for fun” tournament is open to players of all skill levels — from experienced curlers to complete beginners eager to learn the sport.

Gallery exhibition, “What Are You?” by artist and anthropologist Fileve Tlaloc opens this Saturday at Pearl City Clay House. The exhibit, presented with assistance from an SLFX Fellowship, will have a public reception beginning at 6:00 p.m. and a brief artist talk at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Fileve Tlaloc is a multigenerational, Creole–South African–American artist and trained anthropologist who has lived and worked among the Haudenosaunee for more than fifteen years. Born and raised in New York City, she brings a unique perspective to her work, blending historical inquiry with artistic expression.

Jamestown Community College’s Veterans and Military Aligned Student Club will host its third annual Veterans Day 5K run/walk this Sunday. Registration begins at 10 a.m., Sunday, November 9 at the Jamestown Campus Physical Education Complex parking lot off Curtis Street, with the race starting at 11:00 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers. The cost to participate is $17. Visit sunyjcc.edu/events and navigate to the race event on the calendar to register. Proceeds from the 5K will help JCC student veterans attend the Student Veterans of America conference in Colorado Springs this January and support the JCC Veterans Scholarship. More than $1,000 was raised over the first two events.

The United Way of Chautauqua County is calling for volunteers to help prepare taxes. Each year, United Way facilitates the federal Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, training volunteers to provide free tax preparation for qualifying residents. United Way is beginning the steps of coordinating tax preparation sites throughout the county. The number of volunteers directly impacts how many sites can be staffed as well as the availability of appointments at each site. Without fail, the requests for free tax preparation here in Chautauqua County outpaces available appointments each year.

Cat Video Fest returns to the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts this Saturday. Cat Video Fest, a compilation of the latest and best cat videos, will show at the Reg at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 8. The collection of shorts were culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. The Fest is family-friendly. 10% of ticket sales will benefit Chautauqua County Humane Society, who will be in the lobby with some of their adoptable feline friends who are looking for their "furever" homes.

New Yorkers are reminded to hunt safely this season with all outdoor enthusiasts encouraged to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions. Regular deer hunting season in the Northern Zone began October 25 and closes December 7. Bowhunting season for deer and bear is ongoing in the Southern Zone and ends on November 14. The regular big game season in the Southern Zone begins November 15. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton said, “With nearly 600,000 New Yorkers participating annually, hunting is among the most popular forms of wildlife-related recreation in the state.

THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to [email protected] THU NOV 06 The Karl-Marks Revolution – Good Time Saloon – Jamestown Jade Giambrone – The Wicked Glen – Gowanda FRI NOV 07 Bill Ward (Gram Parsons tribute) – The Wine Cellar – Jamestown The Chillbillys – Lakewood Rod & Gun Club – Lakewood Randy Zahm – Southern Tier Distilling Company – Lakewood…

It was a big night for Democrats in the City of Jamestown. The Jamestown City Council will have a Democratic majority of 5 to 4 for the first time since 2019. Ward 3 Democratic incumbent Regina Brackman defeated Republican challenger Seth States in a vote of 179 to 93. In Ward 4, Republican incumbent Joe Paterniti lost to Democratic challenger Doug Scotchmer by a vote of 523 to 384. Ward 5 will go to Democrat Hannah Jaroszynski over Republican Dan Hickman by a vote of 345 to 284. The three At Large Seat winners are Republican incumbent…

The Fenton History Center is working on finding the funds needed for the roof replacement on the historic mansion. Executive Director Joni Blackman, during her budget presentation to Jamestown City Council, said the estimated cost for the roof replacement from several years ago is around $1.2 to $1.3 million for the 162 year old historic building, “And then I was informed by the Parks Department staff that the windows all have issues. We're talking another $800,000 to $900,000. You can't just put up on a vinyl window. But, that's a thing to be replaced.