Local Lake and Watershed organizations have teamed up against the invasive species, starry stonewart, in Chautauqua Lake. Starry stonewort can easily be mistaken for an aquatic plant at first glance. It first made its way to North America in 1974 … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Hours in Greater Jamestown Area
Today is Halloween and there are a variety of Trick-or-Treating hours for municipalities around Jamestown. City of Jamestown - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Village of Celoron - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Town of Ellicott - 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. … [Read more...]
Unitarian Church Holding Book Giveway During Jamestown Trick-or-Treating Hours
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown is holding a Halloween Book Giveaway during Jamestown's trick or treat hours. The free event from 6 to 8:00 p.m. will be held at 1255 Prendergast Avenue. Children can enjoy treats, choose a … [Read more...]
National Fire Protection Association Offers Safety Tips for a Safe Halloween
The National Fire Protection Association is encouraging people to take simple safety precautions to make sure Halloween remains festively fun. NFPA offers these tips and guidelines for enjoying a fire-safe Halloween: - Keep common decorations … [Read more...]
Sinclairville Man Dies After Dump Truck Goes into Pond
A Sinclairville man died after the dump truck he was driving went into a pond in the town of Stockton. Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says 82-year old William Rossow was backing off Waterman Road when the truck got too close to the pond bank … [Read more...]
Jamestown DPW Union Wins Lawsuit Against City
A Chautauqua County Supreme Court Judge has sided with a City of Jamestown union in its lawsuit against the City. AFSCME New York Council 66, Local 418, which represents employees in the City's Department of Public Works, had filed three … [Read more...]
COVID, Flu, and RSV Cases on the Rise in New York State
The New York State Department of Health is warning that COVID-19, Seasonal Flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus cases are rising in the state. Health officials say as respiratory virus infections spread this fall and are expected to continue … [Read more...]
Early Voting Starts Saturday, October 29
Early voting starts this Saturday in Chautauqua County Chautauqua County Board of Elections Commissioners Luz Torres and Brian Abram announced there will be four poll sites open for early voting. These sites include the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Saturday, October 29 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for misuse of medications. You … [Read more...]
Carroll Area Nature Trail to Open October 29
The grand opening for the Carroll Area Nature Trail will take place Saturday, October 29. Chautauqua Rails to Trails will open the new two-mile segment at 11:00 a.m. in the village of Frewsburg. The rail-trail-turned-recreational trail extends … [Read more...]
