ORCHARD PARK - With positivity rates soaring to heights not seen since the dangerous days of the spring, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week that the Buffalo Bills will host nearly 7,000 fans at their stadium for their first-round NFL playoff game … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
WRFA News / Public Affairs on Vacation Until January 4, 2021
WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample is on break until Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. As a result, the WRFA morning News Update will be on hiatus from Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 through Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. Our website and social media sites will also see … [Read more...]
Health Officials Report 99 New Cases for Thursday, Dec. 17
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Health Department is reporting 99 New Cases of COVID-19 reported across the county for Thursday, Dec. 17. According to the Chautauqua County Health Department’s COVID-19 dashboard, which was updated Friday … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on Plan to Steer $7.5 Million in Federal Community Development Funding is Dec. 23
JAMESTOWN - Members of the public have less than a week remaining to offer any final input on a plan that provides general direction on how an estimated $7.5 million dollars in federal community development money will be spent over the next five … [Read more...]
Health Officials Report 25th COVID-Related Death, 71 New Cases for Wednesday, Dec. 16
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Health Department is reporting another COVID-19-related death in the county. In addition, there were also 71 New Cases of COVID-19 reported across the county for Wednesday, Dec. 16. According to the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
City Will Have to Pay Estimated $800,000 in Back Wages After State High Court Denies Arbitration Motion
JAMESTOWN – The ongoing legal battle involving an arbitration ruling between the city of Jamestown and its police union appears to finally be over. As a result, the city will have to pay union members over $800,000 in back wages. This week the New … [Read more...]
Health Officials Report 24th COVID-Related Death, 36 Hospitalizatins, 43 New Cases for Tuesday, Dec. 15
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Health Department is reporting another COVID-19-related death in the county. In addition, the county has seen its highest level of COVID-positive hospitalizations to date with 36 total. There were also 43 New Cases of … [Read more...]
County Heath Officials Report 59 New COVID-19 Cases for Monday, Dec. 15
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Health Department reported 59 new cases of COVID-19 for Monday, Dec. 15. According to the Chautauqua County Health Department’s COVID-19 dashboard, the total number of known active cases as of Monday was 433, 12 … [Read more...]
City Council Overrides Mayor’s Budget Veto Involving Recreation Coordinator Position
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held a special meeting Monday night and voted to override two budget vetoes that were issued by Mayor Eddie Sundquist last week. On Nov. 30, the council approved a $35.5 million city budget that included … [Read more...]
Health Officials Report 23rd COVID-Related Death, 174 New Cases for Friday, Dec. 11 through Sunday, Dec. 13
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Health Department is reporting another COVID-19-related death in the county. In addition, there were 174 New Cases of COVID-19 reported in the County For Friday, Dec. 11 through Sunday, Dec. 13. According to the … [Read more...]
