Governor Kathy Hochul has announced updated COVID-19 guidance that aligns with new CDC recommendations as children, teachers and faculty across the state prepare to head back to school in the coming weeks. She said New York will end the required … [Read more...]
JPS School Board Approves Raising Substitute Bus Driver Pay
The Jamestown School Board has approved increasing substitute bus driver pay. Effective August 30, the rates of pay will now be $19 a hour for a regular substitute and $21 an hour for a retired substitute. School Superintendent Dr. Kevin … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County’s First Online Tax Auction Deemed a Success
Chautauqua County's first online tax auction has been deemed a success. County Director of Real Property Services Kim Meleen said the tax auction took place online from July 9 through 22, "We hadn't done an auction in three years due to COVID, so … [Read more...]
UPDATE: No Polio In Chautauqua County, Current Case is Located in Rockland County
UPDATE: Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has provided an update explaining he misunderstood communications from the Chautauqua County Health Department. He stated there is not a case of polio in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Health … [Read more...]
Gateway Lofts Project Receives Parking Variance Extension
The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has approved a variance extension request related to the Gateway Lofts Project. Southern Tier Environments for Living's Attorney, Charles Grieco, submitted the extension request for two variances; one … [Read more...]
NYS Launches Free Hotline for COVID-19 Treatment
New York State has launched a new free Hotline for those who test positive for COVID-19, but don't have a health care provider. The Hotline, 888-TREAT-NY, (888-873-2869), was launched by the New York State Department of Health. All New Yorkers … [Read more...]
JCC Continues to Require Incoming, Returning Students to Be Vaccinated for COVID-19
Jamestown Community College will continue to require incoming and returning students to be vaccinated for COVID-19 in order to register for on-campus classes for the fall semester. The college says a booster is strongly encouraged but not … [Read more...]
County Health Dept Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Ages 6 Months and Older
The Chautauqua County Health Department has announced COVID-19 vaccination clinics for all ages, including those age 6 months and older. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends COVID-19 vaccines (Moderna or Pfizer) for everyone 6 … [Read more...]
Weekly Positivity Rate for COVID-19 on the Rise in County
Chautauqua County's 7-day average positivity rate for COVID-19 has been on the rise for the last couple weeks. While the CDC Community Transmission level is still considered low, according to the County Health Department the average positivity … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Extends Superintendent’s Contract, Approves Contract with Jamestown Principals Association
The Jamestown School Board voted Thursday to extend Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker's contract as well as approving a contract with the Jamestown Principals Association. School Board President Paul Abbott said the way Dr. Whitaker handled the … [Read more...]
