JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools has created a web page with a few tips and resources that families can use to help children understand and adjust to changes in routine during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. The website can be found online at … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
County Health Officials Announce Two New COVID-19 Cases, Bringing Confirmed Case Total to 10
JAMESTOWN - Two New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Chautauqua County, bringing the new total of known cases to 10. According to the Chautauqua County Health Department, the new cases involve a man in his 80s, with no recent … [Read more...]
Portion of Route 394 in Kennedy Temporary Closed Tuesday night Due to Standoff Incident
KENNEDY - The New York State Police issued a shelter in place order in Kennedy early Tuesday night as the result of an apparent standoff incident. The order was issued just after 5 p.m. and included residences located along Route 394, between … [Read more...]
Sundquist Announces Closure of Playgrounds and Basketball Courts, Extends Initial State of Emergency Measures to April 15
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist has ordered all playgrounds and basketball courts in the city to be shutdown to help reduce risk factors for spreading COVID-19. Signage and yellow tape will be placed on playgrounds and courts, urging Jamestown … [Read more...]
County Reminds Residents that Mental Health Services are Still being Offered in the Community
MAYVILLE - Providers throughout Chautauqua County are taking steps to ensure services will remain in place for those seeking mental health and chemical dependency treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic. The offices and clinics will continue to offer … [Read more...]
Jamestown Resident to Run Against Goodell in 2020 State Assembly Race
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Democratic Committee is tapping a Jamestown resident to run for the New York State Assembly's 150th District, which includes all of Chautauqua County. Democratic Committee Chairman Norm Green said that Christina … [Read more...]
Southern Tier Distilling Company Making Hand Sanitizer to Help Battle COVID-19
LAKEWOOD - Southern Tier Distilling recently announced that it is making hand sanitizer from scratch to help fight the COVID-19 crisis. The Lakewood-based company announced on its Facebook page that is now making 80% alcohol antiseptic and it’s … [Read more...]
Brocton and Westfield Businesses Shift Operations to Help Fight COVID-19
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY - Two local businesses are pivoting away from their standard production lines and instead focusing on making products that will help battle the COVID-19 crisis. According to the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Sees First COVID-19 Death
MAYVILLE - The COVID-19 novel coronavirus has claimed its first life in Chautauqua County. On Monday afternoon the Chautauqua County Health Department reported that a male in his 80s who underwent testing and treatment for COVID-19 died in an Erie … [Read more...]
Cuomo Makes Plea for National Healthcare Workers to Assist NYC
NEW YORK - Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday made an urgent appeal for medical volunteers amid a “staggering” number of COVID-19 novel coronavirus deaths. "As Governor of New York, I am asking health care professionals across the country, if you … [Read more...]
