The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign to target impaired drivers during the holiday travel season has begun. The campaign is running until January 1, 2022. Governor Kathy Hochul said the campaign is part of the national "Drive Sober or … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – December 16, 2021
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 DEC 16 … [Read more...]
Eleven Deaths from COVID-19, 726 New Cases Locally; Over 800,000 Have Now Died in U.S. Since Start of Pandemic
Eleven people died and there were 726 new cases of COVID-19 for the week of December 5 through 11 in Chautauqua County. This is the first week since October 16 that cases of COVID-19 have decreased in Chautauqua County. Hospitalizations also … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Salary Increases, Recognizes Outgoing Legislators
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a local law increasing salaries for the Undersheriff, Captain, Warden and Corrections Lieutenant. Legislator Terry Niebel said when the local law was introduced he asked the County Sheriff and Human … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Requests American Rescue Plan Funds to Stabilize Lower Chadakoin River
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy is requesting over $600,000 in American Rescue Plan funds from the City of Jamestown to improve the safety and resiliency of the lower Chadakoin River. CWC Ecological Restoration Manager Twan Leenders made the … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Honors Greg Peterson for ‘Founders Day’
The Robert H. Jackson Center has honored Founder Greg Peterson for "Founder's Day" as part of the Center's 20th Anniversary. The Center held the recognition ceremony Tuesday night that included speeches by volunteers, board members, former Center … [Read more...]
City Receives $1.2 million for Chadakoin River Basin Upgrades, TheZone Receives $450,000
The City of Jamestown will receive $1.2 million for upgrades to the Chadakoin River Basin through the State's Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. The state funding of $1,280,661 will be used to design and construct enhancements along … [Read more...]
JPS Increasing Safety Measures After Persell Student Struck by Car
Jamestown Public Schools are stepping up traffic safety procedures after a Persell Middle School student was struck by a car on Hazeltine Avenue Tuesday morning. Jamestown Public Schools said in a release that the student was transported to the … [Read more...]
City Council Receives New Prioritized American Rescue Plan Funding Requests
Jamestown City Council has received a new prioritized list from City Departments on how they wish to spend American Rescue Plan funds. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said when it comes to the new list ranking departments' top priorities, the Police … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature to Vote on Fee Increases, CARTS Grant, ARP Spending
The Chautauqua County Legislature will vote Wednesday night on increasing landfill and transfer station user fees, a $1.5 million grant for CARTS, as well as several amendments for American Rescue Plan funded projects. The Legislature also will … [Read more...]
