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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...
Ashville Days Set for Saturday
Ashville will hold their one-day Ashville Days on Saturday. The day will kick-off with a parade in Ashville at 10:00 a.m. Following the parade, visitors will be able to explore a craft show and vendor fair in the heart of the town at the Ashville Commons in addition to town-wide garage sales taking place during the day. Live music and family-friendly activities will be present throughout the day and Ashville Days will culminate with a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. at the Lower Lake Area Men’s Association (LLAMA) Club.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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