A fire at The Colony Motel in the town of Ellicott destroyed the building Tuesday morning. Celoron Fire Chief Jamison Justham said crews arrived at the scene of 620 Fairmount Avenue at 5:30 a.m. to find fire in the back of the motel. He said 15 … [Read more...]
Rural Mobile Unit Health Fair Set for Wednesday in Clymer
The first annual "Rural Mobile Unit Health Fair" is set to take place this Wednesday in Chautauqua County. The event is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 25 at the Abbe Reformed Church in Clymer, located at 595 Clymer … [Read more...]
JLDC Board Hears Downtown Programming Fund Requests
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation heard three requests for Downtown Programming funds totaling $48,320. The Italian American Charity Golf Association is requesting $30,000 to bring in electric violin quartet, Femmes of Rock, to the Reg … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Hospitals To Receive $14.1 Million More A Year in Federal Funding
Chautauqua County hospitals will receive $14.1 million more a year in federal funding due to a change in Medicare payments. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a rule change … [Read more...]
YWCA Jamestown 2023 Women of Achievement Recipients Announced
The YWCA Jamestown 2023 Women of Achievement recipients have been announced. The annual event recognizes and honors women in Chautauqua County whose career, volunteer and advocacy achievements enhance diversity and inclusion and promote the … [Read more...]
Council Member Accuses UPMC Chautauqua-ALSTAR For Violating Ambulance Service Contract With City
Council Member at Large Jeff Russell is accusing UPMC Chautauqua and Alstar of being in violation of its contract with the City of Jamestown for ambulance service. Russell, speaking at Council's work session Monday, said the contract signed in … [Read more...]
The County Finance Department Is Reorganizing to Become More Streamlined
The Chautauqua County Finance Department is going through a reorganization process to become more streamlined. County Executive PJ Wendel said the idea for the reorganization came out of a discussion with former legislator Chuck Nazzaro who worked … [Read more...]
Three TRC Interns Graduate from Project Search Program
Three interns have been recognized in the first graduation ceremony of the Project Search program through The Resource Center and UPMC Chautauqua. TRC Employment and Community-Based Services Director Terry Johnson said Abigail Adam, Joshua … [Read more...]
Changes to Medicare Payments Could Bring $14.1 Million More Annually for Hospitals in Chautauqua County
Changes to Medicare payments could result in Chautauqua County hospitals receiving $14.1 million more a year in federal funding. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a rules … [Read more...]
Drug Pricing Program That’s Set to End Could Affect Local Healthcare Centers in the Millions of Dollars
A prescription drug program that's set to sunset could affect local healthcare facilities, including The Chautauqua Center and Evergreen Health Services, to the tune of millions of dollars. TCC CEO Mike Pease said through the 340b program, TCC has … [Read more...]
