WESTFIELD - [MEDIA RELEASE] - Chautauqua County’s Overland Trails provide both residents and visitors of Chautauqua County needed access to outdoor recreation. The opportunity to hike and enjoy nature is especially important during this time of … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
16 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Chautauqua County During Past Week, 15 Active Cases Reported for Monday
MAYVILLE - There were 16 more people confirmed to have COVID-19 in Chautauqua County for the time period covering Monday, June 1 to Monday, June 8. According to data from the Chautauqua County Health Department, the county has now seen a total of … [Read more...]
Councilman Defends Pro-Gun Social Media Post; Council Members Criticized for Perceived Inaction in BLM Movement
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council is under scrutiny from some members of the community for allegedly failing to attend a series of recent protests and rallies focusing on the Black Lives Matter movement. In addition, one specific council member … [Read more...]
Jamestown BOE Appoints Next School Superintendent
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board has found the district's next superintendent. On Monday night during a remote board meeting, the board approved the appointment of Kevin Whitaker to serve as the next superintendent, replacing Bret Apthorpe, … [Read more...]
School Budget, Library Proposition Mail-In Vote Deadline Extended to June 16
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Sunday he will sign an executive order allowing all school election ballots to be counted as long as they are received by Tuesday, June 16 – a week later than originally announced. The extension comes after … [Read more...]
City Council to Act on Restructuring Plan During Special Voting Session
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be holding a special voting session Monday to act on Phase One of the City's Coronavirus Financial Restructuring Plan. Last week Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist released details of the plan, which … [Read more...]
Residents Gather in City Park for Second Consecutive Week for BLM Rally, Call for Public Safety Reforms
JAMESTOWN - For the second straight weekend a rally calling for the reform in law enforcement took place in Jamestown. According to the Post-Journal, over 250 people - the vast majority wearing masks with some trying to maintain social distancing … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Sees 100th COVID-19 Case Over Weekend, Active Cases at 16
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County has now had over 100 confirmed COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, with the 100th and 101st cases being reported over the weekend. On Saturday the County Health Department announced two new cases had pushed the … [Read more...]
Jackson Center Releases Statement Involving Murder of George Floyd
JAMESTOWN - The Robert H. Jackson Center has released a statement in regards to the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis Police officer on May 25. The death sparked a series of national protests and demonstrations, some of which escalated into … [Read more...]
Two New COVID-19 Related Deaths Reported in Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE - Two more COVID-19 related deaths were reported for Chautauqua County on Thursday, bringing the total to six since the pandemic began. Prior to Thursday, there hadn't been a COVID-19 related death reported in the county since early … [Read more...]
