The City of Jamestown's population went down 7.8% in the 2020 Census. The U.S. Census Bureau released the data Thursday. Jamestown's population is now 28,712, which reflects a lost of 2,434 people. The City of Dunkirk saw an increase of 180 people … [Read more...]
Kathy Hochul Will Run In 2022 for A Full Term as Governor
Incoming Governor Kathy Hochul is running. Hochul appeared on NBC's TODAY show Thursday, where she said will run for a full term in 2022 when the seat will be on the ballot. She succeeds disgraced Governor Andrew Cuomo later this month. The … [Read more...]
12 More Child Victims Act Lawsuits Filed This Week As Deadline Approaches
Twelve more Child Victims Acts lawsuits were filed in Chautauqua County Supreme Court this week. Eleven of those were against the Allegeny Highlands Council. The deadline for victims of sexual abuse to file is tomorrow, August 14th. The … [Read more...]
40th Anniversary 13 Year Old Babe Ruth World Series Kicks Off This Weekend
The 40th Anniversary 13 year-old Babe Ruth World Series kicks off this weekend in Jamestown, starting with a "Parade of Champions" tonight. The parade starts at 6pm and will feature all 10 teams represented in the World Series as well as floats … [Read more...]
Grace Hanlon Cross-Endorsed as Nominee for NYS Supreme Court Justice
Chautauqua County resident Grace Hanlon has been nominated by western New York Democratic Party officials to be one of four nominees for New York State Supreme Court Justice. Hanlon was also cross-endorsed by the Republican, Conservative, and … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – August 12, 2021
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 AUG 12 … [Read more...]
Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul Distancing Self From Outgoing Governor Cuomo
Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul distanced herself from outgoing Governor Andrew Cuomo in her first news conference Wednesday since Cuomo announced his resignation. Cuomo announced his resignation Tuesday with impeachment looming following the release of a … [Read more...]
County Officials Recommending Masks Indoors With Uptick in Delta Variant COVID-19 Cases
Chautauqua County officials are recommending "common sense" with increases in area COVID-19 cases. County Public Health Director Christine Schuyler said the Delta variant is likely what is causing cases to rise locally, "We know that the State … [Read more...]
Concerns and Questions Raised About Lutheran Housing Project at Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Several people spoke against or had questions at the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals meeting about a variance petition by Lutheran Social Services for a new housing project at its Falconer Street campus. Lutheran requested that the petition be … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Appoints Cindy Johnson as Love Elementary Principal
The Jamestown Board of Education has appointed Cindy Johnson as the new principal of Love Elementary School beginning August 16th. Mrs. Johnson is currently the principal at the Raymond J. Fashano Technology Academy. Love Elementary School’s current … [Read more...]
