Hospitalizations doubled to 24 and there were 87 new cases of COVID-19 reported for Wednesday, September 8th in Chautauqua County. There have been 1,133 new cases since August 1st. According to the most recent numbers from the county's COVID-19 … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Reverend Dennis Mende Has Died
Long-time local religious leader, Father Dennis Mende, died Wednesday night in Jamestown. Father Mende was a Roman Catholic priest for over 37 years, with over 20 of those years at Holy Apostles Church in Jamestown. He had recently been given the … [Read more...]
County Legislature Will Act on 41 Projects to Be Funded by $24.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Monies
The Chautauqua County Legislature will act this month on 41 proposed projects that will be funded under $24.6 million in American Rescue Plan recovery funds. The Legislature held a special work session Wednesday to learn more about each … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Receive $240,000 for Strong Starts Chautauqua Initiative
Jamestown Public Schools have received a $240,000 grant from the Highmark Blue Cross-Blue Shield Blue Fund as part of the Strong Starts Chautauqua Initiative. The grant is in support of the initiative’s work in fostering children’s health, well … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation To Make New Cars Zero-Emissions By 2035
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to make all new passenger cars and trucks sold in New York State zero-emissions by 2035. In addition, the Governor directed the Department of Environmental Conservation to release a proposed regulation … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Appoints Carmelo Hernandez as New Mental Hygiene Director
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced he has appointed Carmelo Hernandez as the new Director of Community Mental Hygiene Services for the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene. Hernandez began his position on September 7th. … [Read more...]
WRFA to Hold Fall Pledge Drive Starting September 10
JAMESTOWN, NY - WRFA LP 107.9FM, Jamestown's only locally owned and operated Community Radio Station, will be holding its first ever Pledge Drive later this month. The WRFA Fall 2021 Pledge Drive will begin Sept. 10 and continue through Sept. 17 with … [Read more...]
BPU Issues Boil Water Advisory for Areas of North Harmony
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is advising water customers in the Town of North Harmony along Route 394 and the Chautauqua Lake shore from Smith Boys to Sunrise Cove, including the BOCES Educational Center, to boil all water for drinking, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Safety Committee Approves Amendments to Los Contrincantes Car Show
The Jamestown City Council Public Safety Committee passed nine amendments to the special event permit for the Los Contrincantes Car Club show at Bergman Park on September 18th. Public Safety Chair Brent Sheldon said the committee met last week … [Read more...]
FedEx Donates School Supplies to Love Elementary School
The local FedEx Office recently donated school supplies to Love Elementary School. Senior manager Michael Sarkissian, and Operations Managers Matthew Timmerman and William Long, delivered backpacks, notebooks, pencils, health supplies and … [Read more...]
