The state Department of Agriculture and Markets and the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program are teaming up for a comprehensive, coordinated effort to conduct grid searches for the invasive spotted lanternfly in and around Ripley. The initiative reflects a shared commitment to safeguard the ...

The expression “there’s no place like home” originated many years before my house was built. For me, it goes much deeper than the feeling I have after I return from a long trip. It’s not the sense of being back in my own bed or no longer having to live out of a suitcase. It’s about ...

The Code Blue system is set to begin its third season in Jamestown beginning Saturday, Nov. 1. The system ensures that unhoused community members will have a safe and warm location to go to on nights when the weather is too cold, and a code blue alert is issued. The Code Blue Warmer ...

Jamestown is going to be renting more space to the county, due to the new lead rental program. During the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, lawmakers agreed to leasing an additional 636 square feet of office space on the third floor of the Jamestown Municipal Building, 200 E. Third St. ...

Two housing projects that have been in discussion for years in Chautauqua County are getting additional funding for infrastructure. A $1 million grant has been awarded through the New York State Empire State Development County Infrastructure Grant Program. This funding will be used to ...

Four locations in Chautauqua County offer a convenience that has been part of the annual election season in New York state since 2019. Early voting began at 9 a.m. last Saturday. It will conclude at 5 p.m. Sunday — a stretch of nine days. This year’s elections — with the exception of ...