JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is asking for the public's help in providing information into an incident involving a white van, where the occupants reportedly approached two students walking to school Thursday morning. City police say … [Read more...]
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All Back Seat Passengers in New York Must Wear a Seat Belt Starting Nov. 1
ALBANY - Starting Nov. 1, wearing a seat belt will be required for all back-seat passengers in New York state. Safety advocates and doctors hope the new law will reduce injury during crashes and help save lives. The new law also applies to taxis … [Read more...]
Leaf Pickup Begins Monday, Nov. 2 on City’s South Side
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Works Director Jeff Lehman announces that leaf collection in Jamestown will begin Monday, November 2. Residents are advised to rake leaves to the terrace behind the curb and NOT into the street. Please refrain from … [Read more...]
Fredonia Firefighters Union Files Lawsuit Against Village for Failing to Fill Vacant Positions
MAYVILLE - The village of Fredonia and its mayor have been named in a lawsuit filed by the village's firefighters' union, due to the village not filling three vacant lieutenant positions within the Fredonia Fire Department. In a civil complaint … [Read more...]
Active COVID-19 in Chautauqua County Cases Up by 11% on Wednesday
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Health Department is reporting 19 new COVID-19 cases for Wednesday. That's seven fewer new cases than what had been reported on Tuesday when the county reported 26 new cases. As of Wednesday, there were 132 active … [Read more...]
Six City Firefighters Test Positive for COVID-19, Mayor Says No Impact Expected to Day-to-Day Operations
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown is reporting six positive COVID-19 cases for members of the Jamestown Fire Department. In a media release sent out early Wednesday night, the city confirmed that a cluster of cases has been detected within the … [Read more...]
Legislature Pulls Resolution Involving Appointment of New Democratic Election Commissioner
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature on Wednesday did not confirm the appointment of a new Democratic County Board of Elections commission, which came as a surprise to the man who currently holds that position and also serves as the chairman … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves 2021 Budget with Slight Property Tax Increase
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a 2021 spending plan that will result in a slight tax rate increase for residents. The legislature voted 18 to 1 Wednesday night on a budget that calls for a tax levy of $67.1 million … [Read more...]
27 Jamestown Businesses Receive $528,700 in COVID-19 Funding, More Money on the Way
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Department of Development has provided over $528,000 in grant money to 27 different businesses in an effort to help them weather the storm caused by COVID-19. And now it appears more grant money will soon arrive to help … [Read more...]
County Sees Rise in Hospitalizations, Active COVID-19 Cases
MAYVILLE - There were 26 New Cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County reported for Thursday. With the additional cases, there are now 119 active cases. On Monday, 111 active cases were reported. In addition, the number of hospitalizations that … [Read more...]
