JAMESTOWN - A group of current and retired city workers were at Jamestown City Hall Monday night to picket and call attention to their opposition to the mayor's proposal to change the healthcare plan for retirees. The protest took place as the … [Read more...]
County Reports 24 New COVID-19 Cases for Monday, Total of 147 Active Cases
MAYVILLE - There were 24 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Chautauqua County for Monday. Combined with the cases reported over the weekend, the county health department said there were a total of 54 cases - with the largest number coming out of … [Read more...]
Jackson Appointed Chief of Police
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has appointed the city's current interim police chief to serve as chief of the Jamestown Police Department for the remainder of the current term. In a media release sent out Monday afternoon, Sundquist … [Read more...]
City Council Hearing Violates State Open Meeting Law, Rules Prohibiting Public Attendance
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held its public hearing on the 2021 city budget Monday night, but it was in apparent violation of the New York State Open Meetings Law due to the live stream not being made available to the public as the meeting … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Announces Sixth COVID-19 Case, Details on Distance Learning Plan After Holiday Breaks
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools reported on Saturday that another student has tested positive for COVID-19. This time, the student was from Persell Middle School. The student last attended school on Monday, November 9. The district also said … [Read more...]
47 COVID-19 Cases Reported Between Friday and Sunday in Chautauqua County, Hospitalizations Significantly Down
MAYVILLE - There were 47 new cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County reported for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. That's according to the Chautauqua County Health department, which says 17 new cases were reported on Friday, 20 cases were reported for … [Read more...]
Weekend Wind Storm Wallops WNY, Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown area - along with the rest of Western New York - was busy cleaning up Monday after a strong wind storm swept across the region Sunday afternoon and early evening. The High winds began moving into the area Sunday morning, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Reports Fifth COVID-19 Case for This Week
JAMESTOWN - Yet another case of COVID-19 is being reported at Jamestown Public Schools, marking the fifth such case this week. The school district said it was notified Thursday by the Chautauqua County Health Department that a district staff … [Read more...]
Wendel Expresses Disappointment with New Statewide Restrictions Involving Businesses, Gatherings at Private Residences
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County executive PJ Wendel says its frustrating to see Governor Andrew Cuomo implement new restrictions to address a recent surge in new COVID-19 cases, especially after he's utilized a regional approach to controlling the virus … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Nov 12, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Nov 12, 2020 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County executive PJ Wendel for an update on the COVID-19 situation in the county, as well as his thoughts on a recent … [Read more...]
