Jamestown City Council members are expressing concern over users of E-Bikes and E-Scooters not following state vehicle and traffic law. Council Public Safety Committee Chair Jeremy Engquist said three members of the public spoke on safety concerns … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
JCC, YMCA Cut Ribbon On JAY Wellness Center
Jamestown Community College and the Jamestown Area YMCA were joined by officials to officially cut the ribbon on the new JAY Wellness Center. The opening of the JCC YMCA branch to YMCA members and JCC faculty, staff, and students in August marked … [Read more...]
County Office Of Probation Earns State Recognition
The Chautauqua County Office of Probation has earned state recognition after achieving a 99% DNA collection rate among individuals sentenced to probation supervision during calendar year 2025. The office received a Certificate of Commendation from … [Read more...]
NYS Energy Rebate Checks To Start Going Out Sept. 21
Energy rebate checks will start going out to New York households starting September 21. The checks of up to $200 will be mailed directly to eligible New Yorkers, with deliveries to continue through December. There is no need to apply, sign up or … [Read more...]
Arrest Made In Second Stabbing Incident In One Day On Riverwalk
A Jamestown man has been arrested for a stabbing incident on the Jamestown Riverwalk on September 4. This was the second stabbing incident to occur on that date in that area. The Jamestown Police Department says officers responded around 10:30 … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County State Officials Cite Over-Regulations As Barriers For Businesses
State officials for Chautauqua County say over-regulation is the biggest barrier for businesses in our area. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor made the comments to WRFA at a recent CHQ Chamber event. Borrello said … [Read more...]
NYS Roadmap For Suicide Prevention Released As Part Of Suicide Prevention Month
The New York State Roadmap for Suicide Prevention has been released as part of Suicide Prevention Month. The roadmap includes three major initiatives including a statewide strategy with prevention goals and objectives; the Suicide Prevention Task … [Read more...]
Master Gardeners’ Evening In The Garden To Discuss How To Work Effectively In Gardens
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Master Gardeners' Evening in the Garden will discuss landscape work this month. The free event will take place 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 16 at the new Demonstration Garden located … [Read more...]
Fire Destroys JMI Service Garage In Falconer
A fire destroyed a service garage for JMI in Falconer Friday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that Falconer Fire Department along with multiple other departments, first responders, and HazMat responded just before 1:30 p.m. to 1946 New … [Read more...]
Brocton Man Dies In Car Crash in Dewittville
A Brocton man died following a car accident in Dewittville. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that deputies responded to the accident just before 7:30 a.m., Saturday, September 12 on Burdick Road in the town of Chautauqua. Deputies … [Read more...]
