A boil water order remains in effect in for village of Fredonia water customers. The Chautauqua County Health Department issued the order on Friday, March 27 for all Village of Fredonia water customers, including those that live outside of the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Middlesex Gardens Apartment Complex Recommended For State And National Registers Of Historic Places
An apartment complex in Fredonia has been recommended to be added to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The Middlesex Gardens Apartment Complex was constructed between 1947 and 1949 by Middlesex Denef, Inc. in the village. The … [Read more...]
Petitioning Process Underway For Jamestown School Board Seats
Petitions for the Jamestown School Board Election on May 19, 2026 are now available. There are three positions open on the board with the terms for Paul Abbott, John Panebianco and Christine Schnars expiring on June 30. The three candidates … [Read more...]
Gerry Man Arrested For Animal Cruelty After Ball Python Death
A Gerry man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after the death of a python in his care. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says on March 19, deputies were sent to a property on Route 380 on a report of animal cruelty. Following an … [Read more...]
CHQ Transit Hub On East Third Street Given Site Plan Approval
Chautauqua County has received approval to build a new hub for CHQ Transit in downtown Jamestown. CHQ Transit has used 218 East Third Street since 2018 as its bus hub, but issues with the former auto service building on the site caused delays in … [Read more...]
Ultrapak Expanding Operations, Modernizing Dunkirk Facility
Ultrapak LLC is expanding its operations and modernizing its facility in the city of Dunkirk. Empire State Development (ESD) said the $800,0000 project is being supported by up to $120,000 in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits. … [Read more...]
YWCA, Chautauqua Institution Announce Latinoland As This Year’s CHQ Book Read
The YWCA Jamestown and Chautauqua Institution have announced Latinoland: A Portrait of America’s Largest and Least Understood Minority by Marie Arana as this year's CHQ Book Read. This is the fifth year of the county-wide event. Author Marie … [Read more...]
Annual Statewide Ban On Brush Burning In Effect Until May 14
The annual statewide ban on residential brush burning is now in effect in New York State until May 14. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton said that since 2009, the DEC has enforced the annual … [Read more...]
Two Jamestown Residents Charged With Animal Cruelty After Neglected Animals, Dead Puppy Found At Apartment
Two Jamestown residents are facing animal cruelty charges after neglected animals and a dead puppy were found on their property. Jamestown Police said that officers got a search warrant on March 23 to conduct an animal neglect investigation for an … [Read more...]
Post-Journal: Chautauqua Lake Being Searched For Missing Man
The Jamestown Post-Journal reports Chautauqua Lake is being searched for a missing Lakewood man. Lakewood-Busti Police Chief Michael Bentley gave the update to the Lakewood Village Board Monday night in the search for 64-year old Daniel … [Read more...]
