Chautauqua County
Recent News About Chautauqua County
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Chautauqua County offers support group for those bereaved by suicide
An initiative aimed at supporting individuals who have experienced loss through suicide is set to be launched by the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County in collaboration with the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene.
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Jamestown event to mark Child Abuse Prevention Month with pinwheel ceremony
April marks the recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, and communities are encouraged to come together in support of children and families.
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Chautauqua County launches housing supplement to address homelessness
The Chautauqua County Department of Social Services has introduced a new Public Assistance Shelter Supplement (PASS) initiative aimed at tackling the issue of rising housing insecurity and homelessness in the area.
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Jamestown man receives new sentence for 2018 sex crime convictions
Dennis Park, a resident of Jamestown aged 40, has been resentenced to 18 years in state prison with 25 years of post-release supervision.
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Jamestown man receives additional sentence for contraband while serving homicide sentences
Randall Rolison, a 61-year-old man from Jamestown, has been sentenced to an additional 2 to 4 years in state prison for promoting prison contraband in the first degree.
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Historic Buffalo Grill: Jamestown's oldest building remains abandoned and condemned
The historic Buffalo Grill in Jamestown, the city's oldest building, remains in a state of abandonment and disrepair at the intersection of Buffalo and East Second Streets.
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Army Corps to hold virtual meeting on Chautauqua Lake restoration project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is set to hold a virtual public meeting to discuss updates on the Chautauqua Lake Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project.
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Chautauqua County outlines ARPA funds impact in recent report
Chautauqua County has detailed its allocation and impact of funds received from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
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Wendel outlines growth plans in Chautauqua County State of the County Address
In a State of the County address delivered in Mayville, NY, Chautauqua County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr. emphasized the county's 50-year leadership journey while unveiling his plans for future growth.
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Historical events highlight week in Chautauqua County's past
Research by Norman Carlson, the Chautauqua County Historian, has highlighted notable historical events from Chautauqua County and surrounding areas for the week of March 30 to April 5.
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Chautauqua County launches initiative for unhoused families through integrated services
Chautauqua County has initiated a new program aimed at supporting families experiencing homelessness.
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Chautauqua Lake symposium discusses aquatic ecosystem restoration
Experts and stakeholders convened to discuss Chautauqua Lake at the 2025 Chautauqua Lake Symposium.
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Chautauqua County reflects on historical events from March
Research by Norman Carlson, the Chautauqua County Historian, highlights significant events in the history of Chautauqua County for the week of March 23 to 29.
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Chautauqua County launches Pinwheel for Prevention campaign in fight against child abuse
Chautauqua County is preparing to observe Child Abuse Prevention Month this April with its annual Pinwheel for Prevention campaign.
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Chautauqua County extends emergency orders issued in 2023
Chautauqua County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr. has announced the extension of two emergency orders in the county.
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Chautauqua County releases new toolkit for Mental Health Awareness Month
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene has released its 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit in anticipation of May's observance.
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Wendel to deliver State of the County Address on March 26
Chautauqua County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr. has announced the upcoming 2025 State of the County Address, inviting residents, local officials, and media to participate.
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Chautauqua County hosts second annual lake symposium addressing ecological concerns
Chautauqua County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr. has announced the upcoming 2nd Annual Chautauqua Lake Symposium, scheduled for Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron.
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County executive calls for halt act repeal amid rising prison violence
Chautauqua County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr. has called for the repeal of New York State’s HALT Act, expressing concern over its impact on correctional facilities.
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Chautauqua County celebrates a century of public health achievements
Chautauqua County marks a century of public health service in 2025, reflecting on its historical journey since the appointment of its first Public Health Nurse, Isabella B. Bellshaw, in 1925.