ELLERY - Town of Ellery has extended the comment period for the environmental impact statement for the use of herbicides on Chautauqua Lake by four days. The new deadline for submission of comments is by 4 p.m. Friday, March 16. The previous … [Read more...]
Update on Fatal Shooting in Sherman Expected Thursday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - The public will likely find out later today whether or not charges will be filed against the Sherman hunter who shot and killed his neighbor while out hunting early in the evening on the day before Thanksgiving. The Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
With Warmer Weather, County Health Officials Warn Lake Goers to Lookout for Harmful Algal Blooms
MAYVILLE - The Public Health Division of the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) urges all Chautauqua County residents and visitors to educate themselves about Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and to be cautious when … [Read more...]
DEC to Host Three Legislative Hearings this Week on Proposed Gas Pipeline for WNY Region
ALBANY - Officials with the state Department of Environmental Conservation will host three legislative public hearings this week regarding a proposed natural gas pipeline that will run through nearby Erie and Cattaraugus Counties. The Northern … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed’s Office Monitoring Drought Situation Across 23rd District
JAMESTOWN - The rain we received overnight is a welcome sight for farmers and residents across the region, but it’s still not anywhere near the amount that is needed to help relieve drought conditions. Last week the State DEC declared a Drought … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls on USDA to Prepare for Offering Drought Relief to Regional Farmers
WASHINGTON - The drought that continues to affect much of Western New York has gained the attention of Senator Charles Schumer. Schumer is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to begin the process of issuing a disaster declaration … [Read more...]
Drought Warning in Effect for Chautauqua County, Much of WNY
ALBANY - With this year being one of the worst drought years in recorded history for Western New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to issue a heightened Drought Warning for the … [Read more...]
DEC Announces Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week
ALBANY - State environmental officials are continuing in the effort to raise awareness about the fight against an invasive species that is threatening trees across the northeast. The Sixth Annual Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Awareness Week is now … [Read more...]
County Legislature Will Likely Act on Landfill Expansion Items Later this Month
MAYVILLE - The expansion effort of the Chautauqua County Landfill will take center stage for the Chautauqua County Legislature during it's November meetings. On Monday, Nov. 9, the legislature's Public Facilities Committee will meet and among the … [Read more...]
Black Bear Spotted in City Near Bergman Park on Monday
JAMESTOWN - A black bear sighting on the west side of Jamestown at Bergman Park has a lot of city residents on edge. Area resident Jeannie Green Patrizi was able to take a photo of a black bear across the street from Bergman Park in the city on … [Read more...]
