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Latest News from Jamestown NY

The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.

JCC On-Campus Students Must Be Vaccinated for Spring Semester

November 30, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College will continue to require incoming and returning students taking on campus classes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the Spring Semester. In addition to students, those planning to participate in in-person … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Jamestown Community College

New Rails To Trails Being Planned in Carroll

November 30, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new rails-to-trails is being planned in the town of Carroll. The Chautauqua County Rails to Trails applied for a permit from the State Department of Environmental Conservation for the 2-mile trail that will run from West Main Street in the village … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Ward, Chautauqua County Rails to Trails, Jim Fincher, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Jamestown City Council to Vote on Budget, Introduce Marijuana Opt-Out Law

November 29, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on the 2022 budget tonight and also introduce an opt out law regarding marijuana dispensaries and consumption establishments. The opt out law was filed under new business and will likely be tabled in order for it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, Brent Sheldon, cannabis retail dispensaries, Jamestown City Council, Kim Ecklund, Marijuana

Gov. Hochul Signs Order to Help Boost Hospital Capacity, County Health Dept Announces New Contact Tracing, Quarantine Rules

November 29, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced urgent action to boost hospital capacity and address staffing shortages ahead of potential spikes in COVID-19 cases this upcoming winter. Hochul signed an Executive Order allowing the State Department of Health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, COVID-19, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Health, Omicron variant

Telehealth Unit Available for Use at Prendergast Library

November 29, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A telehealth unit is now available for virtual healthcare appointments at the Prendergast Library. Librarian and Digital Health Navigator Danielle Bertolini said the unit is located in a private space at the back of the library, "We have a screen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Danielle Bertolini, James Prendergast Library, telehealth, Western New York Library Resources Council

MHA Starts ‘Writing Through Recovery’ Support Group

November 29, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County is starting a new supportive writing group this Thursday. The "Writing Through Recovery" group was created to empower recovery and personal growth. It's first meeting is 2:30 to 3:30pm, Thursday, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jill Marsh, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County

Chautauqua County Soil & Water Receives Over $1 Million in Agricultural Water Quality Conservation Funds

November 24, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District has received over $1 million for agricultural water quality conservation projects. The funding was announced as part of $14 million being awarded to 25 County Soil and Water Conservation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Agricultural Nonpoint Source Abatement and Control, Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District

‘Keeping Each Other Warm’ Project Kicks Off Donation Drive This Saturday

November 24, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The "Keeping Each Other Warm in Jamestown" program that provides free winter gear to residents will kick off its 8th year with a donation drive on Saturday at Jamestown Community College. Founder and Executive Director Georgeanna Guiffrida Ribbing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Georgeanna Guiffrida Ribbing, Jamestown Justice Coalition, Keeping Each Other Warm in Jamestown, Shannon Bassette

NYS Div of Consumer Protection Give Tips to Stay Safe this Shopping Season

November 24, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The State Division of Consumer Protection has issued guidelines to help shoppers have a safe holiday season. The DCP said consumers should expect to have a lengthy wait for goods and holiday presents due to the continued supply shortages and shipping … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Division of Consumer Protection, Rossana Rosado

Panama Teacher David Becker Named 2021 Collection Connections Teacher of the Year

November 24, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Panama Central School English teacher David Becker has been named the 2021 College Connections Teacher of the Year by Jamestown Community College. College Connections recognizes a teacher each year who best exemplifies the core program standards. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Becker, Jamestown Community College, Panama Central School

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