Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol Division has retired after 75 years of service. The unit’s officers and horses, a familiar sight at parades and fairs, performed many duties over the years including search-and-rescue to crowd control, … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Kids Go Back To School Today
Today is the first day of school for kids in the Jamestown Public Schools District. This will be a half-day for students. The school day today will be as follows: Elementary Schools: 8:20 to 11:30 a.m. Middle Schools: 8:30 to 11:30 … [Read more...]
Jenny Tilaro Welcomed As Washington Middle School’s New Assistant Principal
Jamestown Public Schools are welcoming a new assistant principal to Washington Middle School. The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of Jenny Tilaro. She fills the position vacated by Tim Anderson, who became Washington’s building … [Read more...]
Residents Reminded To Take Precautions Against Mosquito Bites After Horse Tests Positive For West Nile Virus
Following a horse testing positive for West Nile Virus in Chautauqua County, the Chautauqua County Health Department is reminding residents to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites and protect themselves from potential exposure to mosquito-borne … [Read more...]
Audubon Seeks Volunteers For Facility Maintenance
The Audubon Community Nature Center is looking for volunteers to help with maintenance of the facility. Audubon Buildings and Grounds Manager Terris Monroe said, “We’re looking for skilled volunteers to help us maintain our beautiful 570-acre … [Read more...]
Southwestern Central School District Tax Bills Delayed
Southwestern Central School District’s tax bills have been delayed. The district issued a statement saying they had been prepared to issue the 2025/2026 school tax bills on Friday, August 29, 2025. Shortly before issuing those bills, the … [Read more...]
Residents Warned To Keep Bicycles Inside After Rash Of Thefts
Jamestown Police are encouraging people to store bicycles and eBikes inside after a rash of thefts. JPD said they’ve received an influx of complaints regarding eBikes and traditional bikes being stolen, with many victims finding that their bike … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Is Under A Drought Watch
Chautauqua County is one of 20 counties in the state under a drought watch. Governor Kathy Hochul, with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the watch after consulting with the State Drought Management Task Force … [Read more...]
Josiah Lamp Named Program Manager with Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth
The Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation has announced the addition of Josiah Lamp to the newly created position of Program Manager with the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG). CCPEG is an initiative launched … [Read more...]
County Legislature Unanimously Approves Three Union Contracts
Three county union contracts have received approval by the Chautauqua County Legislature. The contracts for DSACC, CCSSA, and CSEA Unit 6322 are for January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029. The DSACC contract includes wage increases of 4% for … [Read more...]
