The Audubon Community Nature Center and the Blue Heron Gift Shop are also participating in Small Business Saturday on November 30. The center will offer free hot cocoa and cookies, free admission, and discounts in the gift shop and on new Nature … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Will Be Closed Thanksgiving Through Nov. 29
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of Thanksgiving. The Customer Service Office reopens for business at 9 a.m. Monday, December 2. Garbage and recycling … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Passes 2025 Budget With 3.6% Tax Increase
Jamestown City Council has approved a budget for 2025 with a 3.6% tax increase. This tax increase is half of what was initially proposed in Mayor Kim Ecklund's executive budget. Council passed nine amendments to the executive budget. Those … [Read more...]
Chautauqua CARES Receives $1.3 Million To Support Those With Substance Use Disorders
A county-wide collaboration to improve support services for people with substance use disorders has received $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Justice. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Announce Inclement Weather Procedures
Jamestown Public Schools has announced procedures for school closures and delays when it comes to inclement weather. Delays or closures will be announced on area radio and television stations, as well as posted to the district's Facebook page and … [Read more...]
Amy Rohler To Receive 2024 Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award
Amy Rohler has been selected to receive the Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award for 2024. The CHQ Chamber Board of Directors selected Rohler, who is the Executive Director of the United Ways of Chautauqua County. Under her leadership, the two United … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Vote on 2025 Budget Tonight
Jamestown City Council will vote on the 2025 City Budget tonight. The initial executive budget proposed by Mayor Kim Ecklund totaled $43,315,323 and included a 7.79% tax increase. The City Council Finance Committee will propose a number of … [Read more...]
Law Enforcement Increase Patrols For Thanksgiving Holiday
New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies throughout the State have increased patrols through Thanksgiving weekend, targeting impaired and reckless driving. The special enforcement period, an initiative funded by the Governor’s … [Read more...]
National Grid Deploying Smart Meters In WNY
National Grid is deploying smart meters that will give customers the ability to monitor and control energy use for homes and businesses. Beginning in January, approximately 4,100 customers will receive new meters. The company’s initiative to … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care Invites Community To Join ‘Light A Life” Tradition
Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care is inviting the community to join in a tradition of remembrance and celebration at this year’s "Light a Life." This annual event honors the memories of loved ones while supporting compassionate end-of-life … [Read more...]
