The Jamestown Parks & Rec Department will hold a Sunday Slo-Pitch Softball League informational meeting on April 20. Prospective teams should send a representative to the meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 20 at the Parks … [Read more...]
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Town of Ellicott Voters Will Have Special Election in June Unless Town Board Rescinds Resolution Eliminating Town Justice Position
Unless it's rescinded, voters in the Town of Ellicott will have a special election in June to vote on whether to eliminate one of the town's Justices. A petition effort, led by Ellicott Judge Marilyn Gerace, garnered 325 signatures to force a … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Will Move Forward With Chautauqua Lake Boat User Fee Study
Chautauqua County will move forward with studying a potential boat fee for users of Chautauqua Lake. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel hosted a public forum that was attended by about two dozen people Wednesday to see if there was a … [Read more...]
Former Council Member Questions What City is Doing About Deer Population
A former member of the Jamestown Deer Management Group is questioning what the City of Jamestown is doing in regards to the city's deer population. Former Council member and current County Legislator Tom Nelson questioned council members about … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General James Announces Multi-State Settlement for $462 Million with JUUL
New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced a multi-state settlement with vaping company JUUL Labs for $462 million. In 2019, James sued JUUL for deceptive and misleading marketing, which targeted youth and mislead the safety of the … [Read more...]
Town of Ellicott Meeting Opposition to Decision to Eliminate a Justice Position
The Ellicott Town Board has been met with opposition after voting in March to eliminate one of the town's two Justice positions. According to the minutes posted on the Town of Ellicott website, the board unanimously voted at the March 13 meeting … [Read more...]
NYS to Stockpile Abortion Medication Following Federal Court Decision in Texas
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the State will stockpile an abortion medication as part of ongoing efforts to protect access to abortion. At the Governor's direction, the New York State Department of Health will immediately begin … [Read more...]
Engineering Study Still Needed as City Council Considers Resolution to Purchase Splash Pad Equipment
A handful of people attended a public meeting Tuesday night to learn more about the proposed splash pad for Jackson-Taylor Park. Parks Manager Dan Stone led the meeting that was held on the former skate park pad, which is where the splash pad is … [Read more...]
Organizations Raising Awareness During National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Organizations across Chautauqua County are recognizing National Child Abuse Prevention Month during April. Chautauqua County's Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA), the Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services (MHSS), and … [Read more...]
NY Residents Are Reminded the Residential Brush Burning Ban Remains In Effect Until May 14
New Yorkers are reminded that the annual statewide ban on residential brush burning is still in effect until May 14. Local fire crews had to put out a wildland fire on Kuhrt Road in Forestville on Saturday, April 8. The State Department of … [Read more...]
