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Mental Health Association To Hold Barbecue Today The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County invites family, friends and community members to its annual barbecue from 1 to 2 p.m. today, July 21, behind the MHA’s Jamestown recovery center in the rear of the Gateway Center at 31 Water St. Staff will prepare and serve hot dogs, beverages, sides, popcorn, and more. “This is an opportunity to celebrate the successes, big and small, of MHA’s participants, staff, and community and recognize that mental wellness is part of everyday life,” said Michael Nordin, MHA executive ...

Review begins for proposed flood insurance rate map

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Updates to Chautauqua County’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) are within the 90-day review period. The new maps will provide Chautauqua County with up-to-date flood risk information and tools that can be used to enhance local mitigation plans and help officials and residents make better decisions about reducing flood risks and purchasing flood insurance. The maps have been updated using new topographic information, improved engineering analyses, and updated flood risk data. FEMA has posted digital copies of these revised FIRM and FIS report materials to the following website: ...

Jamestown man charged after Thursday chase

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A Jamestown man faces drug and weapon charges after leading police on a chase through Lakeview Cemetery on Thursday. Dasai K. Bradberry, 24, of Jamestown, was charged with two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, second-degree criminal possession of a controlled ...

Margie Coulter joins Marvin House board

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The Elizabeth Warner Marvin House has named Margaret Coulter to its board. Coulter Margaret retired in 2022 after a more than 30-year career in the property and casualty insurance industry. A lifelong resident of the Jamestown area, Coulter is a graduate of Jamestown Community College and ...

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JAMESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT — Athena M. Partyka, 22, of Jamestown was charged with third-degree criminal mischief, third-degree criminal tampering and resisting arrest. On Friday, at approximately 5:30 a.m., officers from the Jamestown Police Department's third platoon responded to a panic alarm at a downtown address. Upon arrival, they found Partyka, a 22-year-old resident of Jamestown, inside the business displaying erratic behavior. Following an investigation, it was determined that Partyka had caused approximately $1,000 in damages to the property. When informed that ...

County looking for more foster parents

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MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services is seeking compassionate individuals and families to become foster parents and help provide safe, supportive homes for children in the community. Through the department’s Home Finding team, prospective foster parents receive guidance and support as they explore opening their hearts and homes to children who may not have their basic needs met or a safe place to call home. Foster parents provide temporary, stable, and nurturing care for children who are placed in foster care and remain in the custody of ...