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Jamestown, New York Patch AM: a 5 min readHello Jamestown! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a vacant downtown Jamestown lot is fueling a county fight
- What investigators say they found in a Jamestown Ellicott Street drug raid
- Which Jamestown splash pads are ready for your family this week?
Also on today's calendar: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 49 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
- Friday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Dems disagree with Wendel on State of County (post-journal.com) — Chautauqua County Democrats are sharply criticizing recent spending decisions that directly affect Jamestown, especially the new CHQ Transit hub and a costly former gas station site downtown. Republicans and County Executive PJ Wendel defend their record, sparking a partisan clash over jobs, taxes, and how county money should be used. 
2. Jamestown man charged after drug raid Friday (observertoday.com) — Police say a narcotics investigation in Jamestown led to a Friday search of a home on Ellicott Street, where officers report seizing methamphetamine, fentanyl, cash, and packaging materials. A Jamestown man faces multiple felony drug and weapon-related charges and was taken to Jamestown City Court for arraignment, following earlier weapon charges tied to an October traffic stop.
3. Water Fun Returns to Warren and Jamestown (erienewsnow.com) — Jamestown’s parks and splash pads are now open for the season, with the city emphasizing free access so families can cool off close to home. Crews spent the winter maintaining equipment, and officials expect heavy use as school ends and temperatures rise across Warren and Chautauqua counties.
4. Hospitable hosts (post-journal.com) — Jamestown Community College is hosting the 2026 NJCAA Division III Golf National Championships this week at Chautauqua Golf Club, bringing 120 student-athletes from 12 states into the Jamestown area. Local golfers say playing nationals on their home course is a rare chance to showcase Jamestown’s facilities, meet competitors from across the country, and test themselves against a much deeper field.
5. WACS hears partnership, project update (observertoday.com) — Westfield school leaders are expanding mental health support and hands-on learning while highlighting student art from both Westfield and Jamestown schools. The board also approved new safety and athletic leadership roles and set summer facility closures for capital work, which may affect visiting Jamestown families involved in regional programs or sports.
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★ Featured events ★
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Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown →
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
11:30 am
Wednesday June 17
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Other local events
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Infinity Show Stoppers
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc. , 301 East 2nd Street, Suite 101, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
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JHS Awards & Recognition
Jamestown City SD Jefferson Middle School, 195 Martin Rd, Jamestown, NY 14701, U -
Illustration
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc. , 301 East 2nd Street, Suite 101, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
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Kids Photography Camp
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc. , 301 East 2nd Street, Suite 101, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
4:00 pm -
Clay Creators
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc. NY
4:00 pm -
Theater Improv
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc. , 301 East 2nd Street, Suite 101, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
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Painting Techniques
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc. , 301 East 2nd Street, Suite 101, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
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Independent Study/Props (Art)
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc. , 301 East 2nd Street, Suite 101, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
6:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Rush Hour (Ensemble)
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc. , 301 East 2nd Street, Suite 101, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
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Infinity Show Stoppers
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc. , 301 East 2nd Street, Suite 101, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
6:00 pm -
JHS Awards & Recognition
Jamestown City SD Jefferson Middle School, 195 Martin Rd, Jamestown, NY 14701, U -
Clay Creators
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc. NY
4:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- B & B Maintenance, Inc. posted a job opening for Evening Bank Office Cleaner in Jamestown. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (Hourly) in Jamestown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jamestown here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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