A Mayville man will serve life in prison for sex trafficking a minor. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 51-year old William A. Quinones was convicted by a federal jury of transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County DMV Warning Of Text Messaging Scam
The Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles is urging residents to be cautious about a text messaging scam. The deceptive texts claim to be coming from the DMV and falsely state that recipients owe fines, attempting to trick them into … [Read more...]
Gateway Lofts Project Receives Additional Brownfield Loan Funds From CCIDA
The Gateway Lofts Project has been approved for additional loan funding to help remediate the site of the future project on Water Street. In September 2024, the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board had initially approved a … [Read more...]
Harmful Algal Bloom Reporting System Up For the Summer Season
New York State’s Harmful Algal Bloom System is operational again for residents to make reports of HABs in local waterways. NY HABS provides New Yorkers the ability to send reports of HABs to the State Department of Environmental Conservation … [Read more...]
CHQ Professionals Holding ‘Understanding The Generation Mix At Work’ Event May 30
The CHQ Professionals Group will hold a special networking and professional development workshop in Fredonia this Friday. The "Understanding the Generation Mix at Work” workshop is open to professionals from across the region and will be … [Read more...]
JPD Asks For Public’s Help Regarding May 8 Shooting
The Jamestown Police Department is asking for the public’s help in regards to a shooting that took place May 8. JPD are continuing to investigation the shooting incident that happened in the area of North Hopkins Avenue and East Second Street. The … [Read more...]
JPS Superintendent Receives 5-Year Contract Renewal
Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker has had his contract renewed another five years. The Jamestown School Board voted on the amended contract at their May 21, 2025 meeting. They had previously amended Whitaker’s contract in … [Read more...]
People Encouraged to Pre-Register For Summer Reading Program
The James Prendergast Library is encouraging people to pre-register for the 2025 Summer Reading Program: Color Our World. The theme celebrates all forms of arts, artists, literacy, and community building. Community members can pre-register for … [Read more...]
New Trees Planted At County Government Offices In Mayville
Chautauqua County has completed a targeted tree replacement and planting project at the Government Offices and County Courthouse in Mayville. The project involved the removal of eight deteriorating trees and the planting of new, carefully selected … [Read more...]
Cucumbers Recalled Due To Salmonella Concerns
Consumers are being alerted to possible salmonella in cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers Inc. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the New York State Department of Health said the cucumbers were distributed by Fresh Start … [Read more...]
