The Chautauqua County Health Department is holding an open house this afternoon in Mayville. The open house takes place from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the Gerace Office Building parking lot on 3 North Erie Street. Health Department staff will be on … [Read more...]
Boil Water, Water Conservation Orders Issued in Brocton, Portland
The Chautauqua County Health Department has issued a boil water order and water conservation order for all water customers in the Village of Brocton and all Town of Portland customers that are South of Interstate 90. Customers are being told to … [Read more...]
Second Grey Fox Captured In Bemus Point Tests Positives For Rabies
A second grey fox captured in Chautauqua County has tested positive for rabies. The Chautauqua County Health Department said at least two people were bitten by the fox on Tuesday, July 4 in the Bemus Point area near Route 430. The County Health … [Read more...]
Air Quality Health Advisory In Effect for WNY for Thursday
The State Department of Environmental Conservation and Health Department have again issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for all of Thursday in Western New York. Governor Kathy Hochul speaking at a press event Wednesday said that over the course … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on N. Main St. Viaduct Project, Grant Applications
A project to make the North Main Street Viaduct a parklet with new lighting and artwork is on the Jamestown City Council's voting agenda under new business for tonight. Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk presented on the project at … [Read more...]
Grey Fox That Bit People in Bemus Point Determined to Have Rabies
The Chautauqua County Health Department has confirmed that a grey fox that has bitten people in Bemus Point is rabid. The Department said the fox bit multiple people near Route 430 on Friday, June 9. The Health Department is following-up with the … [Read more...]
People Cautioned to ‘Stay Indoors’ Due to Unhealthy Air Quality Levels
Health officials are urging people to "Stay Indoors" today due to unhealthy air quality levels. The air quality index value is expected to be greater than 170 for fine particulates on Thursday, indicating a highly unsafe level. The Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Clinic in Falconer Scheduled for April 22
A free rabies clinic will be held in the village of Falconer on Saturday, April 22. The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Chautauqua County Humane Society will hold the clinic from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Village of Falconer Highway … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mom Urges City To Address Lead Hazards in Housing
A Jamestown mother is urging the City to take on lead hazards in housing that's resulted in hundreds of children being affected by lead poisoning. Hazzard Street resident Jade Shirey spoke before the City Council Housing Committee, saying health … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Creation of Management Salary Plans
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved two local laws creating management salary plans. Human Resources Director Deb Makowski explained to the legislature that the two laws are to increase salary ranges, "Not salaries. So basically, the … [Read more...]
