The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' Electric Division has earned the American Public Power Association (APPA) Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2022. The utility earned a First-Place award in the E category for … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
BPU Yard Waste Site Closed June 3
The BPU's Yard Waste Site will be closed this Saturday, June 3. The closure is due to the garbage and recycling schedule being delayed a day for Memorial Day. Solid Waste curbside collections on Saturday preclude the ability to staff the Yard … [Read more...]
Ohio Man Drowns in Chautauqua Lake
An Ohio man drowned while fishing in Chautauqua Lake Friday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office were called Friday, May 26 about man who not returned from fishing. The Sheriff's Marine Division found a boat matching the description in Bemus … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Receives National Commission on Correctional Health Care Accreditation
Chautauqua County has received the state's accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. Sheriff Jim Quattrone announced the accreditation designation to the County Legislature at their monthly meeting on May 24. He said … [Read more...]
NYS Comptroller’s Audit – Thruway Has $276.3 Million in Uncollected Tolls, Fees
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said the Thruway Authority needs to do better collecting $276.3 million owed in toll fees. An audit released by the Comptroller's office states that a change in collection agencies resulted in a lapse in collections … [Read more...]
Free Xylazine Test Strips To Be Made Available in NYS
Free xylazine test strips will be made available as the drug, also known as "Tranq," spreads across New York state. Xylazine is a non-opioid sedative found in the unregulated drug supply with potentially harmful health impacts, especially when … [Read more...]
County Government’s Budget Director is Retiring
Chautauqua County Government's Budget Director is retiring. Kathleen Dennison will retire from her position effective June 2, 2023. She first began her career with the County on July 7, 2011 as a Principal Account Clerk with the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
The DEC Cautions People Against Touching or Picking Up Young Wildlife
People are being reminded to resist the urge to touch or pickup newborn fawns or other young wildlife. The State Department of Environmental Conservation sent out the notice, saying human contact with wildlife can result in unintended consequences … [Read more...]
County Legislature Lends Support to Emergency Declaration Barring the Housing of New Immigrants In County
The Chautauqua County Legislature has voiced their support for the State of Emergency declared by the County Executive that bars housing new immigrants in Chautauqua County. Legislator Terry Niebel brought the motion to the floor, saying that more … [Read more...]
Suspect in Death of Jamestown Woman To Be Extradited Back to NYS
The suspect in the death of a Jamestown woman will be extradited back to New York State. WIVB reports 34-year old Michael Burham made an initial appearance Thursday in federal court in South Carolina. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in South Carolina … [Read more...]
