MAYVILLE - January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and the Chautauqua County Cancer Services Program (CSP) reminds us that there are two ways to prevent cervical cancer, screening and HPV vaccination, and that free screenings are available to … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Carrubba elected Council President, Rabb to Continue Serving on BPU
Women hold majority on council for the first time in the city's 132-year history JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held its inaugural voting session on Monday night at City Hall. Councilwoman Marie Carrubba (D-Ward 4) was tapped to replace … [Read more...]
New President to be Appointed During First City Council Meeting of 2018
JAMESTOWN – The Jamestown City Council will have its first meeting of 2018 when it convenes Monday, Jan. 8 at city hall. A highlight of the meeting will be the appointment of a new council president. The new president will replace former council … [Read more...]
Teresi: Public Vote Not Required to Sell Wastewater Treatment Plant
JAMESTOWN - City officials don’t believe it will be necessary to have a proposed sale of the city’s Wastewater Treatment plant put to a public vote before being finalized. That from Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, who was a guest on WRFA’s Community … [Read more...]
No Injuries Reported in Sherman School Bus Fire
MAYVILLE - A group of students in the Sherman School District avoided disaster on Thursday thanks to the quick thinking of the school bus driver. No one was injured after flames broke out in the wheel and engine area of a Sherman school bus that … [Read more...]
Sub Zero Temperatures in Forecast for First Week of 2018
The first week of 2018 is promising to be a frigid one for residents across the northeast, including here in Chautauqua County. The forecast for the remainder of this week is calling for chilly temperatures in the single digits to mid-teens, with … [Read more...]
Wendel Appointed to Chair Chautauqua County Legislature
MAYVILLE - There’s a new chairman for the Chautauqua County Legislature. On Tuesday the legislature held its re-organizational meeting for the new term, with Lakewood Republican Paul “PJ” Wendel being appointed to serve as legislature chairman. … [Read more...]
Borrello Sworn in as Chautauqua County Executive
MAYVILLE - Several feet of snow in the village of Mayville didn’t prevent Chautauqua County’s new executive from making the trip from his home in Hanover to in order to be sworn into office on New Year's Day. County executive George Borrello … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Reminds Snowmobilers to Use Caution Following Crash
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is reminding all snowmobilers to be cautious when they are out riding this winter season. That includes making sure riders are paying attention to the signage that is placed on the trails by … [Read more...]
New Year, New Set of Laws for New York State
ALBANY - Several new state laws are now on the books now that 2018 has arrived. The New Year brings New York State a higher minimum wage, which is now $10.40 an hour. Meanwhile the minimum wage for fast food workers is now $11.75 outside of New … [Read more...]
