The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is creating a new Wildlife Management Area in Cattaraugus County as part of a 12-hundred acre land acquisition. The DEC purchased the land using federal funding from the Wildlife and … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown School Board Approves Changing Logo & Mascot, Motion To Change “Red Raiders” Fails
The Jamestown School Board has approved changing the logo and mascot for Jamestown High School, but a motion to also change the name of "Red Raiders" failed. The resolution gave the approval to the District to hire a graphic designer and a … [Read more...]
Fourth of July Festivities Set To Go In Chautauqua County
With most COVID-19 restrictions lifted, Fourth of July festivities are set to go on in Chautauqua County this weekend. In the Village of Lakewood, the 2021 Lakewood Firecracker 10K and 2 Mile run/walk will happen in person on Saturday, July 3rd. … [Read more...]
Officials, Webb Hospitality Break Ground on $21 Million ‘The Lodge’ Project in Mayville
The Webb Family was joined by State and local officials to break ground on the $21 million Lodge Condominium Resort in Mayville Wednesday. The Webb Hospitality Group, headed by Ben Webb, is building The Lodge condominiums which will include 21 … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU’s Assigned Garbage Container Takes Effect Today
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' assigned garbage container program takes effect today. BPU Solid Waste customers are now required to begin use of the new garbage containers that were delivered to residences in May. Customers who applied … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County is receiving $234,000 in Homeland Security Grants
Chautauqua County is receiving $234,000 in Homeland Security Grants. Governor Andrew Cuomo says the grants will help with emergency preparedness and response capabilities. The funding supports vital training and equipment for first responders, … [Read more...]
UPMC, Chautauqua Center, County Health Dept Holding Women’s Health & Vaccination Clinic Today
UPMC, The Chautauqua Center, and the County Health Department are hosting a free Women's Health Event and COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic today. The event from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM will take place at the DoubleTree Hotel on West Fourth Street in … [Read more...]
County Health Department Issues Boil Water Notice for Brocton, Portland
The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services has issued a boil water order for all water customers in the Village of Brocton and Town of Portland that reside west of Lake Erie State Park. All water used for drinking and cooking … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce Names Dan Heitzenrater as Next President-CEO
The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has announced Daniel Heitzenrater has been hired as the next President/CEO of the Chamber. Chamber Board President Fred Johnson said, “As the key Executive Assistant for the last three … [Read more...]
State, Local Officials Celebrate Increase in Transportation Funding
State and local officials celebrated the increase in transportation funding to Chautauqua County from New York State at an event in Falconer Tuesday. State Senator George Borrello said CHIPS, or the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement … [Read more...]
