Jamestown Police are asking the public for help in identifying who vandalized over 30 vehicles on East Second Street early Tuesday morning. A surveillance video from Sandee's Bakery & Deli shows the person who is suspected to have slashed tires … [Read more...]
County Planning Dept Moving Forward with Three Agricultural Planning Projects
The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development has implemented and is moving forward with three agricultural planning projects. The Chautauqua County Agricultural Development & Enhancement Strategy, also known as the Farmland … [Read more...]
Kathy Hochul Sworn In as NYS First Female Governor
Kathy Hochul has been sworn in as New York State's First Female Governor. The private ceremony took place at 12:01 this morning with the public swearing in ceremony set for 10am. Hochul plans to meet with legislative leaders later this morning … [Read more...]
Lakewood Village Board Opts-Out of Recreational Marijuana Retail Sales, Dispensaries, Consumption Locations
The Lakewood Village Board voted unanimously Monday night to opt out of allowing retail sales of cannabis, dispensaries, and consumption locations in the village. Sixteen residents attended the meeting, but this time the majority of speakers were … [Read more...]
JCC Requires Masks for All as Fall Semester Classes Begin Today
As Jamestown Community College fall semester classes begin today, JCC has announced that masks will be required in all campus buildings, regardless of vaccination status. The policy change comes due to the increased numbers of cases of the COVID-19 … [Read more...]
Local Organizations Turn Out To Help Elderly Couple with Home
Local churches and community organizations came together Friday to help an elderly couple on Walnut Street fix their home. Joe and Donna Raffa, who have lived at 34 Walnut for over 30 years, had their house cited by the Jamestown Department of … [Read more...]
‘Cents for St. Susan’ Campaign Raises Record Amount
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' 22nd annual "Cents for St. Susan’s" campaign raised a record $27,477 this year. This figure brings the 22-year total of funds raised by the community during the BPU’s “Cents for St. Susan’s” campaigns to … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution’s Final Week Focuses on “Resilience”
Chautauqua Institution's final week of the season will focus on the theme "Resilience." The week, which concludes August 29, features the legendary, award-winning singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson; four-time Grammy winner Jason Isbell and his band … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Norm Green – August 19, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Democratic Candidate for Chautauqua County Executive Norm Green to get to know him a little better and find out why he's running for the office. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Greg Rabb – August 19, 2021
We hear more from Jamestown Planning Commission Chairman Greg Rabb on his thoughts on how the City of Jamestown should best allocate monies received in the American Rescue Plan. … [Read more...]
