The Chautauqua Lake Association’s Ice Pick fundraiser is officially underway. The CLA places a bright orange ice pick on the frozen Chautauqua lake and invites the community to share predictions on when the ice break will occur. The pick is … [Read more...]
Lakewood, Celoron Should Expect Discolored Water Following BPU Test
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is advising Lakewood and Celoron customers of possible discolored water today. The quarterly inspection at the 101 Jackson Avenue warehouse is scheduled to start at 7:00 a.m. this morning. Water in … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – February 17, 2022
THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to WRFA @ RegLenna.com. THU FEB 17 … [Read more...]
COVID Cases Continue to Drop, 10 Died Week of February 6-12, 2022
New COVID-19 cases continue to drop in Chautauqua County, with 339 new cases reported for February 6 through 12. However, 10 people died last week. The total number of people who have died of COVID-19 is now 315. The Chautauqua County Health … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Calls on Government to Curb Inflation
Congressman Tom Reed says government needs to act to curb inflation that's resulted in higher prices for consumers. Reed, in his weekly media call, said wholesale inflation has increased 9.7% over last year. According to the January consumer price … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves $96,000 in Downtown Programming Funds
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation board has approved downtown programming funds for several events, including the four proposed by Collaborative Children's Solutions. CCS Director Patrick Smeraldo requested $40,000 for four events that … [Read more...]
Mobile Sports Betting Brought in Nearly $2 Billion In First Month in NYS
The launch of mobile sports wagering has brought in nearly $2 billion dollars in the first month of operations in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul said in an announcement that this is more than any other state has ever reported. She said it … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello Calls for Elimination of Fiber-Optic Tax
State Senator George Borrello and several other Upstate Senators are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to eliminate an annual fiber-optic tax. Borrello said the elimination of the fee in the state budget would have an immediate impact in rural … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Sending COVID-19 Tests Home Ahead of Winter Break
Jamestown Public Schools are preparing to send COVID-19 test kits home with students ahead of winter break. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker updated the school board, saying Governor Kathy Hochul asked schools to distribute the tests prior to … [Read more...]
JHS Scholar Athletes, Football Team Recognized at School Board Meeting
Scholar athletes and the Jamestown High School Football team were recognized for their efforts at the Jamestown School Board meeting Tuesday night. Athletic Director Ben Drake said studies have shown that inter-scholastic athletics improve … [Read more...]
