The North Chautauqua Lake Sewer District will receive $2 million for sewer system improvements. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the funding is part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. The legislation passed the House Wednesday in … [Read more...]
NYS Now Offering Training Stipends For Volunteer Firefighters
New York State now has a training stipend program for volunteer firefighters. The program’s draft regulations were accepted following a 60-day public comment period. A total of $10 million in funding from the state will help offset the costs of … [Read more...]
NY Farm Bureau’s 2024 National Priorities Includes Farm Bill Passage, Dairy Price Improvements
New York Farm Bureau's national priorities for 2024 include the passage of a strong Farm Bill, dairy pricing improvements, and rural mental health issues. New York Farm Bureau President David Fisher said while a one-year extension was passed in … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – March 7, 2024
THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. FRI MAR … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Facing Multiple Hate Crime Charges
A Jamestown man is facing multiple hate crime charges after pretending to be a police officer while attacking a person by the Chadakoin River early Tuesday evening. Jamestown Police report a young man was fishing on the Chadakoin River near North … [Read more...]
Red Cross Bringing ‘Sound The Alarm Day’ To Jamestown March 23
The American Red Cross is bringing its "Sound The Alarm Day" to Jamestown on Saturday, March 23. The Western New York regional Red Cross selected Jamestown as the Signature City for this year’s initiative after data analyzation found that … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Co-Sponsoring Legislation To Prevent Policy Proposals In State Budget
State Senator George Borrello is co-sponsoring a bipartisan initiative that would prevent policy proposals from being included in the state budget. In the 25 years since the ruling in Silver v. Pataki, which gave the Governor of New York … [Read more...]
County Health Department Advising Residents About Uptick In Measles Cases in U.S.
The Chautauqua County Health Department is advising residents about the developing influx of measles cases in the United States. The Health Department said in the United States, measles cases tend to originate from international travel. The … [Read more...]
JCC To Hold Open House Event on March 9
Jamestown Community College will be holding an open house event on Saturday, March 9. From 10:00 a.m. to noon, prospective students will be able to explore academic programs and speak with faculty; learn about student support services, sports, … [Read more...]
City Declines To Renew Bird Bike Share Contract
The City of Jamestown has not renewed its contract with Bird Bike Share for the E-Scooter program in the city. Mayor Kim Ecklund said in a statement, "The scooters were entered into on a trial basis. The City reviewed the contract and opted to … [Read more...]
