Chautauqua County Sheriffs Deputies say no one was injured in a four-car accident that took place Wednesday morning in the Eastbound lane of I-86 along the Chautauqua County Veterans Memorial Bridge over Chautauqua Lake. Deputies say Mary Rappole … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Annual ‘Recover Walk’ is Tonight in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The community is invited to join Chautauqua Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Council (CASAC), Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, and WCA Hospital for a Recovery Walk tonight at 6 p.m. The Recovery Walk is a collaborative … [Read more...]
CASA Seeking Vendors for ‘Holiday on the Hill Fundraiser’ in November
JAMESOWN - A local non profit organization aimed at helping children who are involved with abuse or neglect court cases will be holding a fundraiser this November, but is encouraging vendors to sign up now. Holiday on the Hill is a two-day fine … [Read more...]
Town of Kiantone Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
KIANTONE - County health officials are reporting that a mosquito pool located in the town of Kiantone has tested positive for West Nile Virus. On Tuesday afternoon the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services said it had received … [Read more...]
County Lawmakers to Discuss Ban on Microbeads Wednesday in Mayville
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature’s Planning and Economic Development Committee will once again take up the issue of microbeads when it meets WEdnesday in Mayville. The committee will review a local law prohibiting the sale of personal … [Read more...]
Ellery Town Board Tables Proposed Law Regarding Landfill Expansion
ELLERY - The Ellery Town Board has once again tabled a local law concerning the expansion of the county landfill. That’s according to the Jamestown Post-Journal, which says the decision to table the law for the second month in a row was made on … [Read more...]
Fight Against Emerald Ash Borer Loses Funding Due to Forest Fires Out West
WASHINGTON - Emerald Ash Borers are continuing to threaten thousands of trees in New York State and across the country, but because of the forest fires out west, much of the money needed to fight the invasive species isn't available. That’s … [Read more...]
Reaching for the Stars Event to be Held Sept. 22 to Promote Sun Air Express Airline Service
JAMESTOWN - Local officials are announcing a new promotion aimed at getting more residents to use the county airport and the Sun Air Express Airline service. Sun Air Express officials have joined Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan and … [Read more...]
City Council Hears from Residents Concerned with Plan to Sell Library Art Collection
Jamestown Resident Lily Grice talks to Jamestown City Council members during the Sept. 14, 2015 work session, requesting its support to save the Prendergast Library art collection.JAMESTOWN - A group of residents concerned with the Prendergast … [Read more...]
Regional Economic Development Summit Rates Projects, Sends List to Albany
JAMESTOWN - Another phase in the allocation of 2015 Empire State Development funding is now complete. On Monday Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi was one of several individuals who attended a Regional Economic Development Summit in Buffalo to review … [Read more...]
