MAYVILLE - Two new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Chautauqua County for Monday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to date to 202. However, while two new cases have been reported, there was also a decrease in the number of active cases, … [Read more...]
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Questions Raised on Why Eighth COVID-19 Related Death in County was Considered a ‘Recovered’ Case, Despite Evidence to the Contrary
Note: This article was updated July 16 at 10 a.m. to Include Additional Information from Family Member MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County officials are reporting another county resident has died from ongoing complications of COVID-19, though the death … [Read more...]
Mid-Year Budget Report Shows City Revenue Down in Several Categories
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council received a financial update on the 2020 city budget from new city comptroller Ryan Thompson during its work session this past Monday night. With the city budget now halfway complete, Thompson reported several … [Read more...]
BPU Urges Customers Who Owe Back Payment to Seek Financial Assistance to Help Pay Bills
JAMESTOWN - [MEDIA RELEASE] - Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) customers behind on utility bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic should apply now for assistance to pay bills for which they ultimately are responsible. At the beginning of … [Read more...]
Mayor Reports First Case of COVID-19 Among Municipal Workforce
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist says a city employee has tested postive for COVID-19, marking the first known case of the novel coronavirus in city government city the pandemic began. Sundquist didn't disclose what department the … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Councilman, Retired Police Officer, Recommends Expansion of Police Body Camera Policy
JAMESTOWN - Retired Jamestown Police Officer and current Jamestown City Councilman at large Jeffrey Russell is calling on the city to expand the police department's body camera policy to include all detectives working within the … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts Announces New Executive Director
JAMESTOWN - The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts Board of Directors has named Hillary Meyer the organization's new Executive Director. Following a comprehensive search and interview process conducted by the organization’s board of directors, Meyer … [Read more...]
Hotel Lenhart to Close for Remainder of 2020 Summer Season
BEMUS POINT - A well known landmark in the village of Bemus Point is closing much of its operation for the remainder of the summer due to COVID-19. The historic Hotel Lenhart, which has been operating in the lakeside village for 140 years, has … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Announces New ‘LaughSafe’ Health and Safety Protocols
JAMESTOWN - [MEDIA RELEASE] - The National Comedy Center, the nation’s official cultural institution and non-profit museum dedicated to comedy, announced Thursday that it will reopen its state-of-the-art museum in Jamestown, NY, as well as the … [Read more...]
Three Million Pounds of Weeds Harvested So Far by Chautauqua Lake Association
LAKEWOOD [MEDIA RELEASE] - The past two months have been productive for the Chautauqua Lake Association, and the work is just getting started. July is expected to be even more productive with the expansion to a third site to efficiently maintain … [Read more...]
