Scott Forster has been sworn in as Jamestown’s new Police Chief. Forster had been serving as the interim chief since the beginning of February when previous Police Chief Tim Jackson retired. Ryan Rousch also was sworn in as Acting Fire Chief at … [Read more...]
New Dairy Farm Seeks Tax Incentives From IDA
A company wanting to build a new dairy farm in the town of Cherry Creek is seeking tax incentives. Cherry Creek Dairy LLC hopes to build a 45-acre new Greenfield dairy farm site at 7782 Mile Strip Road. Chautauqua County Industrial Development … [Read more...]
Tops Recalls Peeled Garlic
Tops Friendly Markets is voluntarily recalling peeled garlic because it may have been stored at inadequate temperatures. The garlic was sold in Tops stores in New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont. The recall involves 6-ounce bags of Christopher … [Read more...]
Volunteer Registration Open For United Way’s Literacy Week Initiative
Registration is now open for volunteers who want to take part in United Way of Chautauqua County’s annual Literacy Week initiative. This year’s initiative will take place April 20 through 24 at participating school districts. Each … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On Transferring Downtown Properties To JURA
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on transferring the titles of downtown properties to the Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency (JURA) in hopes redeveloping the properties. The resolution would transfer title to a three-story commercial structure … [Read more...]
Boil Water Order In Effect For Village Of Fredonia Water Customers
A boil water order remains in effect in for village of Fredonia water customers. The Chautauqua County Health Department issued the order on Friday, March 27 for all Village of Fredonia water customers, including those that live outside of the … [Read more...]
Middlesex Gardens Apartment Complex Recommended For State And National Registers Of Historic Places
An apartment complex in Fredonia has been recommended to be added to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The Middlesex Gardens Apartment Complex was constructed between 1947 and 1949 by Middlesex Denef, Inc. in the village. The … [Read more...]
Petitioning Process Underway For Jamestown School Board Seats
Petitions for the Jamestown School Board Election on May 19, 2026 are now available. There are three positions open on the board with the terms for Paul Abbott, John Panebianco and Christine Schnars expiring on June 30. The three candidates … [Read more...]
Gerry Man Arrested For Animal Cruelty After Ball Python Death
A Gerry man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after the death of a python in his care. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says on March 19, deputies were sent to a property on Route 380 on a report of animal cruelty. Following an … [Read more...]
CHQ Transit Hub On East Third Street Given Site Plan Approval
Chautauqua County has received approval to build a new hub for CHQ Transit in downtown Jamestown. CHQ Transit has used 218 East Third Street since 2018 as its bus hub, but issues with the former auto service building on the site caused delays in … [Read more...]
