The Jamestown Police and Fire Unions are asking the courts to approve an injunction to prevent an increase in health insurance premiums in the New Year. In a filing in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court on December 20, 2024, the complaint … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Brocton Man Dies in Fire on Christmas Day
A Brocton man died following a house fire on Christmas Day. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said that the Brocton Fire Department, along with mutual aid departments, responded to a structure fire just after 5:00 a.m. December 25 on Old Mill … [Read more...]
Malfunctioning Motor Sets Off Fire Alarm At County Emergency Services Building
A malfunctioning motor caused a fire alarm to go off at the former Mayville High School Wednesday morning. Chautauqua County officials said that the fire alarm was triggered at 9:30 a.m. at the Chautauqua County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), … [Read more...]
CHQ Chamber Announces Bob Lingle as Director of Membership Development
CHQ Chamber has announced the addition of Bob Lingle as the new Director of Membership Development. Lingle, who has owned and operated Good Neighbor Bookstore in Lakewood since 2018, starts in the position today. CHQ Chamber President and CEO … [Read more...]
Schumer Praises Canada’s End To ‘Flagpoling’
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is praising the Canadian government’s decision to eliminate the practice of “flagpoling.” In a statement to media, Schumer said, "I’m grateful for the Canadian government’s decision to once and for all … [Read more...]
Kids’ College Returns to JCC
Jamestown Community College is bringing back Kids' College starting this month. The program delivers fun and educational monthly activities to children in grades 3-6. It was a staple at JCC locations for more than 20 years until the pandemic … [Read more...]
Car, Tractor-Trailer Crash On Rt 60 Causes Road Shut Down, Hazmat Response
A crash between a car and a tractor-trailer closed Route 60 on Saturday and required the Haz Mat team. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said that 22-year old Aurora Wilson of Sinclairville was southbound on Route 60 when she tried to turn … [Read more...]
Minimum Wage Going Up January 1
Minimum wage is increasing an additional $0.50 per hour starting on January 1, 2025. New York’s minimum wage will increase to $16.50-per-hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, and $15.50-per-hour for the rest of the state. This … [Read more...]
Hurlbut Church Presents ‘Yes, It’s Still Christmas’ Concert on Saturday
Hurlbut Church in Chautauqua Institution presents their annual “Yes, It's Still Christmas” concert this Saturday. The free performance takes plact at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, December 28th in the Hurlbut sanctuary. The Chautauqua Big Band Christmas … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Announces Holiday Hours
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced its holiday hours. BPU Customer Service and offices will be closed for Christmas on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25. For New Year’s, offices will be closed on New Year’s Eve, … [Read more...]
