WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court opened the door to more lawsuits over the Clean Water Act in a Tuesday ruling that allowed businesses to challenge the federal government's decisions on which wetlands and streams it can regulate. The decision is … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Number of Residents Fighting Heroin, Opioid Addiction Continues to Climb
JAMESTOWN - Despite the effort by government officials and local community groups, the number of peopled affected by the opioid and heroin epidemic in Chautauqua County continues to be on the rise. That’s according to Rick Huber, who serves as CEO of … [Read more...]
Schumer Meets with Chautauqua County Family to Give Update on Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Effort
MAYVILLE - Senator Charles Schumer was in Chautauqua County on Tuesday to meet with the family of a service member who died in 1969 while serving the country. Schumer met with the parents of Terry Lee Henderson at their home to provided updates on … [Read more...]
Jammers 2016 Season Begins Wednesday Night at Diethrick Park
JAMESTOWN - The 2016 season for the Jamestown Jammers begins Wednesday night at Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park. Jamestown native and Jammers head coach Anthony Barone will start his second year with the team, which is now playing in the Perfect … [Read more...]
Chamber Hosts County Executive Breakfast on Friday
MAYVILLE - County Executive Vince Horrigan will outline the Athenex development, as well as additional economic development projects and other opportunities Chautauqua County, during the annual Chamber of Commerce County Executive Breakfast, Friday, … [Read more...]
State Public Service Commission to Terminate Contract Between NRG and National Grid
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) and State Sen. Cathy Young (R-Olean) are expressing their concern and disappointment with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) after learning it plans to terminate a contract involving the … [Read more...]
County Health Officials Remind Residents to Avoid Exposure to Harmful UV Rays this Summer
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services and the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention encourage everyone to protect your skin today and every day. To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure … [Read more...]
GOP Challenger to Congressman Reed Fails to Receive Enough Support for Primary
ALBANY - The Southern Tier man who made an effort to challenge Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) for the Republican Party endorsement did not have enough support to force a party primary. That’s according to the Jamestown Post-Journal, which … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Events Planned for Jamestown, Surrounding Area
JAMESTOWN - The United Veterans Council of Jamestown is trying to find all current and former Jamestown area residents that served in the United States Armed Forces. The council is inviting all active duty service members and veterans to take part … [Read more...]
Law Enforcement to Crack Down on Drinking and Driving During Holiday Weekend
ALBANY - Memorial Day weekend is upon us. While they day marks a solemn occasion to pause and pay tribute to those who lost their lives in defense of our country, it also is the unofficial start of summer, with various events and activities set … [Read more...]
