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Ecklund Calls for State Assistance in Dealing with Issue of Homelessness
The City of Jamestown -- and all of Chautauqua County, for that matter -- is pretty much at capacity in trying to deal with the homeless issue. That from Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund, who recently attended a meeting with public safety and human service agencies to discuss that, as well as the mental health component of homelessness. Ecklund says the major issue is there is only one hospital in the county -- UPMC Chautauqua -- that do full mental evaluations...
CCPEG Awarded Grant Funding for Improvements to Westside Overland Trail
The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) has been awarded $65,000 from local foundations to make improvements to the Fred J. Cusimano Westside Overland Trail in Brokenstraw and Panama state forests. The funding will also help with trail improvements on sections of private properties south of Titus Road in Sherman. The latest improvements are part of Phase IV of the Chautauqua County Overland Trails Revitalization Project.
CHQ Chamber Hosting Award-Winning Filmmaker for Business Builder Workshop
A Chautauqua County native who has worked as a cinematographer for the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres will make a visit to SUNY Fredonia for a Business Builder Workshop hosted by CHQ Chamber -- formerly the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce. Chamber President and CEO Dan Heitzenrater says Travis Carlson is now an award-winning writer and filmmaker who, after his time with the Bills and Sabres, went on to co-found Pan-American Film Division in Buffalo...
CCIDA is Western New York's Top Economic Development Agency for 2023
The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency was the top ranking economic development agency in Western New York State for 2023. That’s according to Buffalo Business First, which provided a list of the region’s top economic development agencies in its July 12, 2024 issue. According to Business First, it’s the first time the CCIDA has landed in the No. 1 spot (out of seven) on the publication’s ranking of the economic development agencies in Buffalo and Western New York.
Chautauqua County, Legislator Hemmer Sued In Death of Motorcyclist
And a County Legislator are being sued in the death of a motorcyclist last summer. Thomas Altwies and Lillian Hahn Altwies of Columbia, Missouri filed the suit in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court on behalf of the estate for Jeffrey Duchaine. The suit said that on Thursday, July 6, 2023,...
Overdose Fatalities Halved: A Beacon of Hope in Chautauqua County
(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, N.Y. – Chautauqua County sees a significant decrease in overdose deaths, showcasing the impact of community efforts and Narcan distribution. Chautauqua County’s Mental Health Association (MHA) celebrated a remarkable achievement at their July recovery luncheon. Executive Director Steven Cobb announced a 50% reduction in fatal overdoses from November 2023 to June 2024 compared to the same period the previous year. This decline, from 48 to 24, highlights the effective use of Narcan, a life-saving medication available for free at MHA.
Salman Rushdie’s alleged assailant won’t see author’s private notes before trial
MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Author Salman Rushdie does not have to turn over private notes about his stabbing to the man charged with attacking him, a judge ruled Thursday, rejecting the alleged assailant’s contention that he is entitled to the material as he prepares for trial. Hadi Matar’s lawyers in February subpoenaed Rushdie and publisher […]
Relay Flag Arrives in Dunkirk for Laurel Memorial Run/Walk
Chautauqua County's annual celebration of the achievements of people with developmental disabilities is off and running. Several runners made the trip from Jamestown to Dunkirk on a flag relay to kick off the 28th annual Laurel Memorial Run and Walk on Friday. Kix Country's Tony Lynn spoke with some of the runners at the victory celebration at the Resource Center's Dunkirk location. Among them was Silver Creek resident Janelle Cossin, who along with her sister, Jaylah, traveled the entire 31-mile route. She says the memory of the event's namesake, Laurel Hotelling, is what drives them to run...
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