Wegmans has issued a voluntarily recall of micro greens, sweet pea leaves and cat grass because of potential salmonella contamination. The company said in a statement the products were being recalled because of the soil the plants were grown in … [Read more...]
2023 Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
The Class of 2023 Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame inductees have been announced. The Board of Directors have nominated Bob Barlette, Sheldon Battle, Kirsten Green, David Hinson, Frank Jagoda II, Bruce Johnson, Scott Kindberg, Fred Larson, Marty … [Read more...]
Drug Stores Limiting Purchases of Children’s Medicine Amid ‘Tripledemic’
A nationwide shortage of cold, flu and fever medicines for children is causing some drug store chains to limit purchases of the products amid a "tripledemic" this holiday season. The "tripledemic" of COVID-19, RSV, and the flu is causing a run on … [Read more...]
State Sen. Borrello Criticizes Pay Raise for State Legislature
State Senator George Borrello is criticizing a pay raise approved by the State Legislature for themselves. The legislation authorized a $32,000 pay raise for members of the New York State Legislature. Borrello said the increase means New York … [Read more...]
Mike Metzger Resigns From CCIDA Board
Longtime Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board Chair Mike Metzger has resigned. Metzger submitted his resignation to the IDA on December 22. IDA CEO Mark Geise said Metzger had been discussing stepping down from the board, citing … [Read more...]
Public Hearings on Local Laws for Video Conferencing, Redistricting Today
The City of Jamestown will hold two public hearings this afternoon on local law pertaining to video conferencing and redistricting. The public hearings will be held in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall. The first hearing … [Read more...]
Snowmobilers Reminded To Ride Responsibly As Trails Open
With trails opening soon, snowmobilers are reminded to ride responsibly and put safety first. The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation said though there is no requirement for snowmobile trails to close during the Holiday Hunt … [Read more...]
27 Dead Following Winter Storm in Buffalo
At least 27 people have died in Erie County following a winter storm that paralyzed a good portion of Western New York over the Christmas Holiday weekend. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz confirmed via Twitter of the 27 people who have died … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Creation of Management Salary Plans
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved two local laws creating management salary plans. Human Resources Director Deb Makowski explained to the legislature that the two laws are to increase salary ranges, "Not salaries. So basically, the … [Read more...]
Land Inclusion In Agriculture District Request Period Starts January 2
The annual 30-day period for Chautauqua County land owners to request to include agriculture land into a certified agriculture district starts January 2. From January 2 until January 31, land owners may submit written requests for inclusion into … [Read more...]
