Governor Kathy Hochul announced plans Wednesday to permanently legalize to-go alcohol while making the State Liquor Authority more efficient. Hochul said the efforts are to support the recovery of restaurants and bars in the state. She said the … [Read more...]
United Arts Appeal Accepting Grant Applications
The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County is now accepting applications from Chautauqua County artists and organizations for its 2022 Projects Pool Grants Program. Grants of up to $500 are available to arts programs and organizations as well as … [Read more...]
JPS Announces Kindergarten Registration Date
Jamestown Public Schools has announced the kindergarten registration date for the 2022-2023 school year. Registration will be done by appointment on Thursday, April 28th at the district administration offices located at 197 Martin Road. Any … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Proposed Budget Includes 40 New Positions, No Tax Levy Increase
Jamestown Public Schools' proposed 2022-23 budget includes hiring 40 additional staff members and no tax levy increase. District Director of Budgets and Finance Brittnay Spry presented the budget to the board of education at a workshop Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Masks are Optional in Jamestown Public Schools Starting Wednesday
Jamestown Public Schools staff and students will not be required to wear masks in school starting Wednesday, March 2. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said, following the updated guidance from Governor Kathy Hochul, Chautauqua County government … [Read more...]
JCC to No Longer Mandate Masks in College Buildings, Campuses
Jamestown Community College has announced they will no longer mandate masks in college buildings and campuses. JCC President Dr. Daniel DeMarte announced the change following the Centers for Disease Control's new masking guidelines and Governor … [Read more...]
County Health Department Reports 139 new COVID-19 Cases, 3 Deaths for Feb 20-26
The Chautauqua County Health Department reported 139 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 deaths for the week of February 20 through 26. The department stated on their website that this will be the last week they will be providing weekly case number … [Read more...]
Mayor Sundquist Says Cost of Property Revaluation Will Now Be Higher After Council Votes Down Proposal
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist says the cost to do a property revaluation will inevitably be higher following City Council voting down a proposal to do one this year. Sundquist said Council's concern about the timing not being right given the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Small Things Considered: Tuesdays with Dennis – March 1, 2022
WRFA founder and former station manager Dennis Drew presents Tuesday’s with Dennis, every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. on Small Things Considered. … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Votes Down Property Revaluation Proposal
Jamestown City Council unanimously voted down a proposal to do a property revaluation in the City. Council President Tony Dolce said the timing wasn't right and there's never really a good time to do a reval, "I think the big concern that Council … [Read more...]
