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Blaze destroys JMI facility in Falconer

FALCONER – An investigation is continuing into an industrial fire Friday afternoon. Dark gray smoke darkened the sky over the village on Friday as firefighters fought a fire at JMI’s 1946 New York Ave., concrete facility, that began around 1:26 p.m. An hour later, the Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team was requested to the scene for an origin and cause fire investigation. No injuries were reported, although the building appears to be a complete loss. JMI is the largest, family owned producer of ready-mix concrete in Chautauqua County. Firefighters from at least Falconer ...

Americold gets tax break, agrees to help fund road repair

A newly constructed freezer plant in Dunkirk is getting some financial assistance as it refinances its mortgage. In exchange, the company has agreed to help fund repairs to a local road. Back in 2021, Americold Freezer, LLC was approved for a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes agreement by the ...

Step Forward

HANOVER — A major step forward was taken on Thursday afternoon for healthcare across northern Chautauqua County and the Cattaraugus Reservation. After more than a year of planning, jumping through hoops, and renovating a vacant hospital, the doors finally opened at New York Medical Center in ...

Pet Expo includes Subaru Loves Pets Adoption, Rescue Village

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is proud to present CCHS Pet Expo ’26. Sponsors are Supportive Divorce Solutions and Happy Hounds Hotel & Day Spa. “Their commitment to community and animal welfare helps ensure this event continues to grow in impact and reach,” Humane Society officials said in a news release. At the center of this year’s expo is the Subaru Loves Pets Adoption & Rescue Village, supported by Subaru Loves Pets, Shults Subaru, and The Shults Auto Group. This hub brings together shelters and rescues from across Western New York and northwestern ...

Insurance coverage announcements coming Oct. 1

Question: When do we find out about our coverage for next year? Answer: I cannot believe it is Insurance Season already! Those changes are announced October 1 for the upcoming 2027 year. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires insurance companies to notify you of any ...

JPD SWAT bulletproof vest purchase on council agenda

The Jamestown Police Department’s SWAT team is in need of purchasing new bulletproof vests, and a resolution approving that purchase is up for discussion tonight by city council. According to tonight’s agenda, the SWAT team is in need of 15 new specialized tactical bulletproof vests and related protective equipment. The proposed purchase includes vests and pouches from The Resource Center, along with ballistic plates and backers from Federal Eastern International, to provide team members with the appropriate protection for tactical operations. The vests and pouches being ...