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MHA making newsletter more easily available

The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA) is making it easier for anyone who is interested to receive a copy of their quarterly newsletter. “A lot of good things are happening here,” said Michael Nordin, Mental Health Association executive director, “and we want to keep ...

YWCA Jamestown receives grant

The YWCA of Jamestown has received a $100,000 grant from the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York. The foundation has selected 16 nonprofit organizations to receive a total of $1.6 million in funding for general operations through the Strengthening Every Angle (SEA) Change Fund. The SEA Change Fund was launched at the beginning of 2026 to support organizations that are experiencing challenges resulting from changes in public funding over the past year. The 16 organizations will receive grants of $100,000 each to support general operations, meaning the money does not have ...

UPMC Chautauqua hosts pediatric nurse training

UPMC Chautauqua nurses recently completed the hospital’s first Pediatric Competency Escape Room Challenge - a Candy Land-themed adventure designed to strengthen pediatric emergency assessment, critical thinking, teamwork, and lifesaving skills. Nursing teams journeyed through Sweetopia, ...

Jefferson MS names April Students of Month

Jefferson Middle School officials recently announced the school’s April Students of the Month. They are: Josiah Hosack, fifth grade and the son of Richard and Sara Hosack. Josiah enjoys playing video games, fidget toys, listening to music, drawing and coloring. Josiah’s extracurricular activities playing video games online with friends. Josiah’s career goals are becoming better at drawing, riding a bike and building in Minecraft. Nathan Paduano, sixth grade and the son of Nicole Paduano. Nathan enjoys video games, reading, sports, music, running, talking with friends, ...

County participating in NY SMART I-Corridor

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County is connecting its manufacturers, workforce, entrepreneurs, and educational institutions to the NY SMART I-Corridor, a federally supported initiative positioning Upstate New York as a leader in semiconductor manufacturing, innovation and workforce development. In the NY SMART I-Corridor, “SMART” stands for “Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology.” It is a federal tech hub consortium spanning Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse dedicated to expanding domestic chip manufacturing, research, and workforce development. Backed by the federal ...

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Foote Avenue To Be Closed Between Allen, Water Streets County Public Facilities construction crews will be working on Foote Avenue in Jamestown between Allen Street and Water Street today, July 7. The project is expected to be completed today. A detour will be posted. Prendergast Library To Host Curiosity Club The Prendergast Library will host its Curiosity Club for teen and adult patrons ages 14 and up to experience new interests, enjoy light refreshments, and learn about activities Jamestown has to offer. Running Tuesdays in July at 5:30 p.m., the library will offer Unearthing ...