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 WRFA @ RegLenna.com. THU JAN 06 … [Read more...]
County Health Department Suspends Contact Tracing Due to Substantial Volume of New Case Reports
The Chautauqua County Health Department has announced its contact tracing team is unable to contact residents who have a positive COVID-19 test result due to the substantial volume of new case reports in recent days. Public Health Director … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Begins Discussions on Whether to Implement “Test To Stay”
The Jamestown School Board discussed whether to implement "test to stay" in the district following updated guidance from both the Chautauqua County Health Department and State Department of Health. The "test to stay" program is where an … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Has Free At-Home COVID Test Kits For Students
Jamestown Public Schools have received free at-home COVID test kits from New York State for every enrolled student. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the tests are optional and by request only, "Make sure you are either able to pick up tests … [Read more...]
County Health Department Rolls Out Permit Fee Relief Program
The Chautauqua County Health Department is rolling out a permit fee relief program funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. This program will help pay permit fees for facilities regulated by the Division of Environmental Health Services whose business … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Small Things Considered: Tuesdays with Dennis – Jan. 4, 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...]
Two New City Council Members Sworn In, Dolce Elected Council President
Two new council members were sworn in at Jamestown City Council's organizational meeting Monday night. The new representatives are At Large Council Member Randy Daversa and Ward 6 Council member Andrew Faulkner. A representative for Ward 5 … [Read more...]
Four New County Legislators Sworn In, New Legislature Clerk Appointed
Four new legislators were sworn in at the Chautauqua County Legislature's organizational meeting Monday. Republican Marty Proctor replaced Bill Ward in District 18 with Dave Wilfong replacing Bob Whitney in Jamestown District 11. Both Procter and … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul to Proposal Term Limits, Ban on Outside Income for Statewide Electeds
Governor Kathy Hochul will be proposing term limits for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and Comptroller in her State of the State address. Hochul is also proposing a ban on outside income for statewide elected officials. The … [Read more...]
NY Independent Redistricting Commission Fails to Create Bipartisan Legislative Map
The New York Independent Redistricting Commission failed to meet consensus on creating a bipartisan set of legislative maps. The 10 commissioners voted along party lines, so no set of maps reached a majority, with the vote ending in a 5-5 … [Read more...]
