Jamestown City Council has voted down a proposal by a vote of 2 to 7 to allow bow hunting for deer in the City. Council President Tony Dolce said the plan wasn't ready yet, but agrees that something needs to be done to address growing deer herds … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves CSEA Contract, Illumination Contract, Medicare Advantage Plan
Jamestown City Council approved a contract with the Civil Service Employees Association, or CSEA, that includes a 2.5% wage increase for each year of the 4 year contract. The agreement runs from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024. Mayor … [Read more...]
2021 WRFA Pledge Drive Raises Over $5,300
TOTAL DONATIONS FOR 2021 EXCEED $12,600 While not reaching its stated goal, the WRFA 2021 Fall Pledge Drive is still being viewed as a success. From Sept. 10 through Sept. 17, WRFA listeners and supporters donated $5,385 - about 72% of the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Discovery of Possible Human Remains
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is investigating the discovery of possible human remains in the town of Portland. The Sheriff's Officer said that the remains were found off Woleben Road on Sunday near the "Rails To Trails" hiking trail. The … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Small Things Considered – September 27, 2021
WRFA’s Jason Sample and Julia Ciesla-Hanley discuss the local stories of the day for Monday, September 27, including the requirement by New York State that all healthcare workers be vaccinated against COVID 19, or risk losing their jobs, plus a … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Amended Deer Hunting Resolution, CSEA Agreement
Jamestown City Council will vote on an amended resolution on allowing deer hunting in the City tonight. A plan to allow bow hunting was developed by a Deer Management Ad Hoc Committee over the last year. After a presentation at last Monday's work … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Releases Plan to Deal with Hospital, Health Care Facility Shortages
Governor Kathy Hochul has released a comprehensive plan to address hospital and health care facility staffing shortages in preparation for today's vaccination deadline. The plan includes preparing to sign an executive order if necessary to declare … [Read more...]
County Clerk Larry Barmore Is Running for Re-Election, Democratic Challenger Takes Aim
Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore has announced he is running for another term. Barmore is in his second term. He has been endorsed by both the Republican and Conservative parties. As County Clerk, Barmore oversees five departments which … [Read more...]
BPU Begins Fall Flushing October 1st
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' Water Division will begin fall flushing of water lines October 1st, weather-permitting. Flushing of water mains occurs twice a year to clean any naturally-occurring sediment that accumulates in water lines … [Read more...]
LaMancuso Named “Rising Star”
Jamestown attorney John LaMancuso has been named a “Rising Star” by lawyer rating service, Super Lawyers. No more than 2.5% of lawyers in the state are designated Rising Stars. LaMancuso is a partner in the law firm of Lewis & Lewis, P.C. and … [Read more...]
