New legislative leaders were announced during the Chautauqua County Legislature's reorganizational meeting Thursday night. Legislator Jamie Gustafson has been named by Republicans as the Majority Leader of the County Legislature with Legislator … [Read more...]
Jamestown Parks Starts Christmas Tree Pick-Up Jan. 6
The Jamestown Parks Department will begin picking up Christmas Trees for recycling on Monday, January 6. The annual pick-up is weather permitting. Residents are asked to place their tree on the terrace between the street and sidewalk and, if … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police, Fire Unions Suing City
The Jamestown Police and Fire Unions are asking the courts to approve an injunction to prevent an increase in health insurance premiums in the New Year. In a filing in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court on December 20, 2024, the complaint … [Read more...]
Brocton Man Dies in Fire on Christmas Day
A Brocton man died following a house fire on Christmas Day. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said that the Brocton Fire Department, along with mutual aid departments, responded to a structure fire just after 5:00 a.m. December 25 on Old Mill … [Read more...]
Malfunctioning Motor Sets Off Fire Alarm At County Emergency Services Building
A malfunctioning motor caused a fire alarm to go off at the former Mayville High School Wednesday morning. Chautauqua County officials said that the fire alarm was triggered at 9:30 a.m. at the Chautauqua County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), … [Read more...]
CHQ Chamber Announces Bob Lingle as Director of Membership Development
CHQ Chamber has announced the addition of Bob Lingle as the new Director of Membership Development. Lingle, who has owned and operated Good Neighbor Bookstore in Lakewood since 2018, starts in the position today. CHQ Chamber President and CEO … [Read more...]
Schumer Praises Canada’s End To ‘Flagpoling’
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is praising the Canadian government’s decision to eliminate the practice of “flagpoling.” In a statement to media, Schumer said, "I’m grateful for the Canadian government’s decision to once and for all … [Read more...]
Kids’ College Returns to JCC
Jamestown Community College is bringing back Kids' College starting this month. The program delivers fun and educational monthly activities to children in grades 3-6. It was a staple at JCC locations for more than 20 years until the pandemic … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – December 29, 2024
Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd Brigiotta and provides listeners with a weekly opportunity to explore a wide and diverse selection of traditional Scandinavian music. Sundays at 3 a.m. (9 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Jason Sample – December 27, 2024
Former Arts on Fire host Jason Sample joined current Arts on Fire host Anthony Merchant to talk all about his tenure at the radio station, twenty years of WRFA, the local arts and entertainment scene and much more … [Read more...]
