A Dunkirk man died following an accident that closed part of Route 60 for a couple hours on Monday. State Police report 41-year old Samuel Lobley was driving a truck south on Route 60 Monday morning when he crossed into the other lane and struck a … [Read more...]
County Offers Tips For Safe Sleep, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month
Chautauqua County is offering tips as part of Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month. The Chautauqua County Health Department’s Community Health and Coroner Divisions said a baby’s death due to unsafe sleep practices and SIDS … [Read more...]
Women In Networking Lunch To Focus On Estate Planning
The Women in Networking program will focus on estate planning at their monthly meeting this Thursday. The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Jamestown Community College hosts the monthly program for female business owners and women … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Council Member, Mayoral Candidate Kim Ecklund’s Reaction To Proposed 2024 City Budget – October 9, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley gets Jamestown City Council Finance Committee Chair and Republican Candidate for Mayor Kim Ecklund's reaction to Mayor Eddie Sundquist's proposed 2024 City Budget. … [Read more...]
City Council Finance Chair, Republican Candidate For Mayor Expresses Little Surprise Over Proposed 2024 City Budget
The Jamestown City Council Finance Committee Chair and Republican candidate for Mayor is expressing little surprise over the proposed 2024 city budget. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented a $40.15 million spending plan that includes no tax … [Read more...]
SUNY Schools Waiving Application Fees For High School Seniors in October
SUNY schools are offering free applications for high school seniors during the month of October. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the fees are being waived as part of New York State College Application Month. Hochul said in a statement, … [Read more...]
Health Department Advises People To Take Precautions Against Ticks While Outdoors
The Chautauqua County Health Department is advising residents to take precautions to protect themselves from ticks while enjoying the outdoors this Fall. County Director of Environmental Health Jessica Wuerstle said, "Not all ticks can cause … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – City of Jamestown Proposed 2024 Budget Presentation – October 6, 2023
WRFARadio · Community Matters - City of Jamestown Proposed 2024 Budget Presentation - October 6, 2023 Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist presents his proposed 2024 Executive Budget and takes questions from the audience on Friday, October 6, 2024. … [Read more...]
Proposed 2024 Jamestown Budget Includes No Tax Increase, 1.29% Increase in Tax Levy
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist's proposed 2024 city budget includes no tax increase, two new Parks jobs, and a 1.29% increase in the tax levy. The $40.15 million spending plan increases appropriations by $1.68 million. Sundquist said property tax … [Read more...]
National Fuel Residents Should Get a Break On Heating Costs for 2023-24 Winter Heating Season
Natural gas prices in Western New York are predicted to decrease by 30% for the 2023-24 winter heating season. National Fuel released its forecast saying, natural gas customers should expect some relief in store from last year’s elevated energy … [Read more...]
