A Remote Area Medical clinic recently held at Jamestown Community College provided free medical care of 249 patients. The two-day clinic held September 14 and 15 had 409 medical, dental, and vision services with a value over $205,000 were provided … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic To Be Held in Jamestown on Oct. 26
A free rabies vaccination clinic will be held in the City of Jamestown on Saturday, October 26. The clinic is being sponsored by the Chautauqua County Health Department and the City of Jamestown. Animals must be pre-registered to receive … [Read more...]
Two Cats Have Died From Rabies in City of Jamestown
The Chautauqua County Health Department has confirmed that two feral or stray cats in the City of Jamestown have died from the rabies virus. The Department said no other cats have been identified as having rabies and there are no other open … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Food Truck Ordinance
A food truck ordinance has been passed by Jamestown City Council. The city had been operating under a pilot ordinance put into place in 2020. Council approved an amendment to the ordinance proposed by Council Member at Large Jeff Russell that … [Read more...]
Rabies Bait Drop Set To Begin Sunday in Northern Chautauqua County
A rabies bait drop is scheduled to begin this Sunday in northern Chautauqua County. The strategy, overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is part of a nationally coordinated effort to stop the spread of raccoon rabies in the continental … [Read more...]
County Health Dept Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month, World Breastfeeding Week
The Chautauqua County Health Department is celebrating National Breastfeeding Month in August and World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7, 2024. This year’s World Breastfeeding Week theme is Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All. It aims to … [Read more...]
New Rental Inspection Ordinance Passed by Jamestown City Council
Jamestown City Council has approved a new Rental Inspection ordinance aimed at improving rental housing in the city. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk stated at a previous Council meeting that the ordinance goes hand in hand with a … [Read more...]
Jamestown Looks To Make Pilot Food Truck Program Permanent
The City of Jamestown is looking to make a pilot program for permitting food trucks in the city permanent. The food truck pilot had been initially approved by Jamestown City Council in 2020. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk, speaking to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Moving Closer To Putting Rental Inspection Ordinance Into Place
The City of Jamestown is closer to putting a new rental inspection ordinance into place. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the proposed ordinance will go hand in hand with a state public health law that will require the … [Read more...]
County Health Department Awarded ARPA Funds to Ensure Lead-Safe Homes for Area Children
Homeowners will be able to make homes more lead safe thanks to $700,000 in American Rescue Plan funding allocated by Chautauqua County Government. Qualifying homeowners will be able to use ARPA funds to get windows and doors in their home … [Read more...]
