JAMESTOWN - Jamestown High School is proud to announce its 2020 Valedictorian Abigail Beach and Salutatorian Ayah Qadri. “Abigail and Ayah have always been examples of excellent students and young people,” said JHS Principal Dana Williams. “They … [Read more...]
SCCLSD Board of Directors Approves Sewer Extension Basis of Design Engineering Report
MAYVILLE - [MEDIA RELEASE] - The South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer Districts (SCCLSD) Board of Directors recently met to discuss and approve the West Side Sewer Extension Basis of Design Report (BODR), submitted by GHD Engineering. The BODR is … [Read more...]
City Now Accepting Applicants for Reinstated Commission on Human Rights
JAMESTOWN - [MEDIA RELEASE] - Mayor Eddie Sundquist recently announced the reintroduction of the Jamestown Commission on Human Rights. The Mayor’s Office will be taking application for appointments and will be taking into consideration the various … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Rep. Tom Reed – June 9, 2020 Conference Call
WRFARadio · Rep. Tom Reed - June 9, 2020 Conference Call AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Conference Call on June 9 with Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23), who discussed the recent effort in Congress to develop a series of criminal justice … [Read more...]
County Residents are Encouraged to Explore Over 40 Miles of Overland Trails
WESTFIELD - [MEDIA RELEASE] - Chautauqua County’s Overland Trails provide both residents and visitors of Chautauqua County needed access to outdoor recreation. The opportunity to hike and enjoy nature is especially important during this time of … [Read more...]
16 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Chautauqua County During Past Week, 15 Active Cases Reported for Monday
MAYVILLE - There were 16 more people confirmed to have COVID-19 in Chautauqua County for the time period covering Monday, June 1 to Monday, June 8. According to data from the Chautauqua County Health Department, the county has now seen a total of … [Read more...]
Councilman Defends Pro-Gun Social Media Post; Council Members Criticized for Perceived Inaction in BLM Movement
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council is under scrutiny from some members of the community for allegedly failing to attend a series of recent protests and rallies focusing on the Black Lives Matter movement. In addition, one specific council member … [Read more...]
Jamestown BOE Appoints Next School Superintendent
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board has found the district's next superintendent. On Monday night during a remote board meeting, the board approved the appointment of Kevin Whitaker to serve as the next superintendent, replacing Bret Apthorpe, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Local Author Deborah Madar Discusses Her New Book “Dark Riddle”
WRFARadio · Arts on Fire - Local Author Deborah Madar Discusses Her New Book "Dark Riddle" AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with local resident and author Deborah Madar about her latest book "Dark Riddle" - a … [Read more...]
School Budget, Library Proposition Mail-In Vote Deadline Extended to June 16
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Sunday he will sign an executive order allowing all school election ballots to be counted as long as they are received by Tuesday, June 16 – a week later than originally announced. The extension comes after … [Read more...]
