Calling accessibility his top priority, Rep. Tom Reed this week is outlining his goals for the new 23rd District and the 113th Congress. Reed said his first purpose is to be a resource for everyone in the district, providing accessibility through … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
MORNING NEWS: JCC Financial Aid Program is Tonight
JAMESTOWN - In cooperation with area high school guidance counselors and the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Jamestown Community College will host free “Fund Your Future” college financial aid information programs at 6:30 p.m. tonight … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: First Round of Sandy Aid Approved by House
WASHINGTON - The first round of federal funding for damage caused by Superstorm Sandy is now on its way to the areas that need it most. On Sunday President Obama has signed into law a $9.7 billion bill to pay flood insurance claims from the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: House Fire in Westfield Sends Six to Hospital
WESTFIELD - Several people were taken to the hospital over the weekend following a house fire in Westfield. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office says fire crews in Westfield were called to a house fire at 19 Cottage st. at about 6:45 a.m. on … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: State Announces Initiative to Fight Cancer
ALBANY - New York State has announced a five-year plan for fighting cancer. The plan is designed to target smoking, poor nutrition and obesity. State health officials say that on an annual basis, Cancer is diagnosed in more than 100,000 New Yorkers … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Flu Cases on the Rise Across NY State
ALBANY - Flu cases have shot up the last two weeks of December across New York State. According to the Albany Times-Union, the number of confirmed flu patients admitted to New York hospitals during the last two weeks of December was 1,063, a 181 … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Health Department Warns of Noroviruses
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Health Department is reminding local residents of proper food handling to prevent disease. As is typical this time of year, outbreaks of Noroviruses are being seen throughout the county. Health Commissioner Christine … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Critical Discussion on County Home is Tonight
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library will sponsor a program about the sale of the Chautauqua County Home from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight in the Fireplace Room at the library. Speakers will be Chautauqua County Legislators Larry Barmore, Lori … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Kathman to Retire as JHS Superintendent at End of School Year
JAMESTOWN - The man who’s overseen the operation of the Jamestown Public Schools system will be retiring at the end of this school year. Jamestown School Superintendent Daniel “Deke” Kathman announced his plan to retire as of July 31 of this year … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Carriage House to Lay Off 118 in April
Another local business will be laying off a large number of employees in the coming weeks. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting this morning that Carriage House in Dunkirk has given a 90-day layoff notice to 118 workers. The announcement came from … [Read more...]
