MAYVILLE -The West Nile Virus has once again returned to Chautauqua County and health officials are reminding the public to take precautions to reduce the chances of being exposed to the virus. In a media release sent out yesterday afternoon, county … [Read more...]
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MORNING NEWS: County Health Officials Monitor Algae Blooms
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Health Department is also continuing to closely monitors swimming beaches throughout the county because of high levels of blue-green algae. Several beaches have already been shut down, including Mayville Beach on … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Considers Tax Exemptions for First-Time Homebuyers
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature’s Audit and Control Committee will be meeting this morning to discuss several issues, including a local law that would benefit first-time homebuyers. The Local law - which was already reviewed by the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Prendergast Library Seeks Opinions
JAMESTOWN – The James Prendergast Library has posted several surveys on its website asking for feedback from library users and member of the community. Library Director Linda Mielke says the library values input from the public and is encouraging … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Chance to Win Bills’ Tickets at Today’s BPU Blood Drive
JAMESTOWN - Residents who give the gift of life today will have the chance to win tickets to an upcoming Buffalo Bills game. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cat in French Creek Tests Positive for Rabies
MAYVILLE - County Health Department officials say they’ve found a rabid cat in the town of French Creek and are using the incident to remind residents to mindful about how to prevent pets from getting the disease. Health officials say they were … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: WCA Announces Partnership with UPMC Hamot
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County’s largest hospital is continuing its effort of partnering with other healthcare facilities in the region. On Monday, Officials from WCA Hospital and UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pennsylvania announced they have signed a strategic … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Conservative, Independence Party Primaries are Sept. 13
MAYVILLE - Members of the Conservative and Independence Parties in Chautauqua County will have an opportunity in September to decide on a couple of candidates to represent their party for the November general election. The Chautauqua County Board of … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Two More Olympians Added to December Event at Ice Arena
JAMESTOWN - Residents in Jamestown will have an opportunity to see a variety of Olympic athletes up close and in person later this year. Last month, the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena announced that several Olympians – including members of the 2012 … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Seeks Volunteers for Upcoming Water Chestnut Search
MAYVILLE - The search will continue for an invasive plant that was recently detected in the waters of Chautauqua Lake. Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards has announced that a a second mass search for water chestnuts will be held Saturday, … [Read more...]
