CHQ Transit is offering free rides to veterans on its city fixed routes on Veterans Day as a way to honor and thank those who have served our country. On Wednesday, November 11, all veterans can ride CHQ Transit’s city fixed routes in Jamestown, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – October 22, 2026
The Chautauqua County Legislature is still in deliberations over the 2027 budget, but we were able to get some insight into what they’re considering from Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel. We also talked with him about work at the Jamestown … [Read more...]
CHQ Transit Holding ‘Fill The Bus’ Food Drive Starting Oct. 15
CHQ Transit is holding a “Fill the Bus” food drive starting October 15 to benefit local food pantries this Thanksgiving. Riders can drop off a non-perishable food item on any CHQ Transit bus to receive a $1 coupon off their next ticket. One coupon … [Read more...]
‘Real’ Game Of Life Resource Fair For Youth Set For April 8
Area youth will have the opportunity discover resources and support as they enter adulthood as part of The “Real” Game of Life Resource Fair. The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, in collaboration with Gustavus … [Read more...]
CHQ Transit Hub On East Third Street Given Site Plan Approval
Chautauqua County has received approval to build a new hub for CHQ Transit in downtown Jamestown. CHQ Transit has used 218 East Third Street since 2018 as its bus hub, but issues with the former auto service building on the site caused delays in … [Read more...]
Active Transportation Week Set For May 12-18
The second annual Active Transportation Week will take place May 12 through 18 in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, in collaboration with the Chautauqua County Health Department and CHQ Transit are … [Read more...]
Planning Commission Approves St. Susan Center Site Plan
The new St. Susan Center site at the former Jamestown Business College has received site plan approval from the Jamestown Planning Commission. Architect Chris Cooke said there have been no changes to the project since he initially presented to the … [Read more...]
Youth Resource Fair To Be Held at GA Services Wednesday
A “Real” Game of Life Resource Fair will be hosted for youth this Wednesday in Jamestown. The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, in collaboration with Gustavus Adolphus (GA) Family Services, YWCA Jamestown, and … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Shares Plans To Explore Nuclear Energy, Get Commercial Air Service Back To Jamestown, Open Homeless Shelter
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel focused on goals to boost local economic development, enhance infrastructure, and promote sustainable county growth in his annual State of the County. Wendel called these goals part of his “Grow CHQ” … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Government To Hold Job Fair on Oct. 25
Chautauqua County Government will host its first Civil Service Job Fair on Friday, October 25. The fair will offer prospective employees the chance to explore career opportunities in public service. The event, which runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 … [Read more...]
