The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities are issuing guidelines for where to place garbage and recycling bins during the winter season. Customers are requested to shovel a space on the terrace or right-of-way for their garbage … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – February 3, 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 03 … [Read more...]
New COVID Cases Drop By Over 600 for Last Week
Cases of COVID-19 dropped by over 600, with 1,026 new cases being reported in Chautauqua County for the week of January 23 through 29. There have been 25,557 total cases of COVID-19 since the start of the Pandemic. The Chautauqua County Health … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Passes Congressional Redistricting Map
The State Senate and Assembly passed the New York State Congressional redistricting map on Wednesday. Wednesday’s vote comes after the Independent Redistricting Commission, comprised of five Democrats and five Republicans, failed to present one … [Read more...]
Bipartisan Talks to Overhaul Electoral Count Act Underway in Congress
Bipartisan talks to overhaul the Electoral Count Act are underway in Congress. The Washington Post reports the efforts began after former president Donald Trump issued a statement saying vice president Mike Pence could have "overturned" the 2020 … [Read more...]
VITA Income Tax Appointments Now Available in Chautauqua County
VITA Income Tax appointments are now available in Chautauqua County. The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County Executive Director Amy Rohler said the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program was created by Congress about 50 years ago, "It was … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Dave Sees Shadow, Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter
Dunkirk Dave has seen his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter The groundhog prognosticator made his announcement in a private ceremony for the second year of row due to COVID-19 concerns. Dunkirk Dave is the second longest groundhog … [Read more...]
Pfizer Requests FDA Authorization for COVID Vaccine for Children Under 5
Pfizer asked the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday for emergency use authorization for its vaccine for children under the age of 5. ABC News reports the move puts the process in motion for the FDA to review the data, bring it before its … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves New JHS Mascot
The Jamestown School Board unanimously approved the "big, red cat" as the new Jamestown High School mascot. The new mascot is a nod to JHS history as the first mascot appeared in 1948 as a red, big cat. The Jamestown Board of Education voted to … [Read more...]
JPS Looking at Adding a Second School Resource Officer
Jamestown Public Schools will be looking at adding another School Resource Officer who would provide support district wide. School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the current School Resource Officer assigned to the High School acts in a … [Read more...]
