New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced a multi-state settlement with vaping company JUUL Labs for $462 million. In 2019, James sued JUUL for deceptive and misleading marketing, which targeted youth and mislead the safety of the … [Read more...]
Town of Ellicott Meeting Opposition to Decision to Eliminate a Justice Position
The Ellicott Town Board has been met with opposition after voting in March to eliminate one of the town's two Justice positions. According to the minutes posted on the Town of Ellicott website, the board unanimously voted at the March 13 meeting … [Read more...]
NYS to Stockpile Abortion Medication Following Federal Court Decision in Texas
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the State will stockpile an abortion medication as part of ongoing efforts to protect access to abortion. At the Governor's direction, the New York State Department of Health will immediately begin … [Read more...]
Engineering Study Still Needed as City Council Considers Resolution to Purchase Splash Pad Equipment
A handful of people attended a public meeting Tuesday night to learn more about the proposed splash pad for Jackson-Taylor Park. Parks Manager Dan Stone led the meeting that was held on the former skate park pad, which is where the splash pad is … [Read more...]
Organizations Raising Awareness During National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Organizations across Chautauqua County are recognizing National Child Abuse Prevention Month during April. Chautauqua County's Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA), the Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services (MHSS), and … [Read more...]
NY Residents Are Reminded the Residential Brush Burning Ban Remains In Effect Until May 14
New Yorkers are reminded that the annual statewide ban on residential brush burning is still in effect until May 14. Local fire crews had to put out a wildland fire on Kuhrt Road in Forestville on Saturday, April 8. The State Department of … [Read more...]
Jackson-Taylor Park Splash Pad, Annual Action Plan Meeting Location Changed
The Splash Pad and Annual Action Plan meeting scheduled at Jackson-Taylor Park for 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 11 has changed locations within the park. Due to road construction, City of Jamestown officials have moved the Jamestown Department of … [Read more...]
Silver Creek Man Sentenced to Life in Prison
A Silver Creek man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing children. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said 27-year old Dustin Post was sentenced Monday by County Court Judge David Foley to a state prison sentence … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Hears Details About Proposed Purchase of Second Ambulance
Jamestown City Council heard more details at its work session about a proposed purchase of a second ambulance for the Jamestown Fire Department. A resolution proposes using $250,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for the purchase. Deputy Fire … [Read more...]
Studio D, 716 Boutique Officially Opens at Jamestown Airport
Studio D Grab and Go and the 716 Boutique officially cut the ribbon on their new location at the Jamestown Airport. Studio D owner Diana Scott moved to the airport after losing her lease for her business in downtown Jamestown and was looking for … [Read more...]
