JAMESTOWN - United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has announced its chair for the 2020 campaign. But instead of selecting a local individual or couple to spearhead the annual fundraising effort, the organization is taking advantage of the … [Read more...]
City Recognizes Essential Workers in Announcing 2020 Ritzer Labor Award
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Area Central Labor Council announced on Friday that all essential workers in the community were this year's recipient of the George Ritzer Memorial Labor Award. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist was joined by the IBEW Local … [Read more...]
New Historical Marker Honors Local and National Suffrage Leader
JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown has unveiled a new historical marker honoring local and national Suffrage Leader Edith Ainge. The City’s 76th marker is located on the corner of Fourth and Pine Streets near where Ainge was living during the final … [Read more...]
County Announces 37 New COVID-19 Cases for Thursday, Majority Involves SUNY Fredonia Students
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services reported 37 New Cases of COVID-19 in the County for Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020. They also say the majority of the cases again come of out SUNY Fredonia. As of Friday morning, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Sep 3, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Sep 3, 2020 Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel provides an update on the COVID-19 situation in the county as it saw a surge in new cases during the past two weeks - including … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker: September 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker: September 2020 Jamestown Public Schools superintendent Kevin Whitaker gives an update on the district's preparation and planning for reopening for the 2020-21 school … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: Sep 3, 2020 – Part 1
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: Sep 3, 2020 - Part 1 Jamestown mayor Eddie Sundquist offers an update on COVID-19 in Jamestown, NY as the northern part of Chautauqua County continues to see a surge in new cases. Part … [Read more...]
County Sees 60% Increase in COVID-19 Cases in Two-Week Span, Officials Again Ask Public to Help Reduce Spread
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Health Department on Wednesday reported 32 New Cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County. According to health officials, there are now 134 active cases in the county, with 25 of the 32 new cases involving students at … [Read more...]
County Reports Tenth County Resident to Die from COVID-19 Complications; 22 Active Cases at SUNY Fredonia
Male in his 50s listed as latest coronavirus-related death MAYVILLE - Another Chautauqua County resident has died from complications related to COVID-19. That's according to the Chautauqua County Health Department, which reported late Tuesday … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Holds Final Meeting Before Start of New School Year
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board got its final update on preparations for the start of the new school year Tuesday night. School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker told the board that school staff and faculty have been working hard to ensure the … [Read more...]
