The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities said water testing could cause discolored water in Celoron and Lakewood today. The annual water pump test at the Jackson Avenue Warehouse in Celoron will be conducted beginning around 8:00 a.m. Water today … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Homicide Suspect Captured Following Manhunt in South Carolina
The suspect in a Jamestown homicide has been captured following a manhunt in South Carolina. Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced the arrest of 34-year old Michael Burham Wednesday afternoon. Lewis said a 9-1-1 call received Wednesday … [Read more...]
NYS Department of Health to End COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers
The New York State Department of Health will end the mandate that health care workers get the COVID-19 vaccine. WHEC reports the announcement came from an attorney for the state to the Fourth Appellate Court just before the court was to hear oral … [Read more...]
County Legislature Supports State’s Amendment to How Bed Tax Monies Can Be Spent
The Chautauqua County Legislature has passed a resolution supporting state bills that alter how the county can spend the bed tax monies it collects. With the County's 5% occupancy tax up for renewal by New York State, Assemblyman Andy Goodell and … [Read more...]
Public-Private Solar Project Moving Forward in Village of Sherman
A solar project that's a public-private partnership is moving forward in the village of Sherman. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved a 9.62 megawatt project by Solar Liberty Sherman LLC and Solar Liberty Sherman II … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System Receives State Funding
The Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System is receiving $68,000 in funding through the New York State Park and Trail Partnership Grants program. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding as part of $1.8 million in grants to support 28 … [Read more...]
CCIDA Board Approves Acquisition for Phase One of Shovel Ready Site in Ripley
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board has approved the first phase of acquiring property in the town of Ripley for a shovel ready site. IDA CEO Mark Geise said the four parcels of the site are across the street from the Love's … [Read more...]
Former Red Wing Plant in Dunkirk Sold to Refresco Beverages
The former Red Wing plant in Dunkirk has been sold to Refresco Beverages. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency purchased the property at 26 East Talcott Street in 2015. Red Wing, later known as Carriage House and then ConAgra, … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Reallocating $225,000 in Unexpended HOME Program Funds to Homebuyers Assistance Program
Jamestown City Council has approved reallocating $225,000 in previous years HOME program funds to a First Time Homebuyers Assistance Program. The Annual Action plans for 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 had funds not fully expended, which Jamestown … [Read more...]
FDA Instructs U.S. Customs to Reject Imports of Some Disposable E-Cigarettes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has told U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to reject imports of some popular, unauthorized, disposable e-cigarettes. The directive includes brands from more than 20 companies such as Elf Bar, Esco Bar … [Read more...]
