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[LISTEN] Reed Says Democrats No Longer Interested in Compromise As COVID-19 Stimulus Package Moves Forward

February 11, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - As the effort to pass a $1.9 trillion COVID relief package continues in Washington, Chautauqua County's representative says it appears Democrats, who control both chambers of Congress, are no longer interested in finding a compromise with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Congress, coronavirus, COVID-19, House of Reprsentatives, Tom Reed

County Reports One New COVID-19 Death for Tuesday, Feb. 9

February 11, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Health Department reported one new COVID-19 related death for Tuesday. The information was announced Wednesday afternoon on the county's COVID-19 dashboard, which now reports a total of 128 deaths since the start … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, coronavirus, COVID-19

Spraying Foam in Fire Training Excercises the Likely Cause of PFNA in Mayville Water Supply

February 11, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Jamestown Post-Journal says fire training foam is the likely source of a chemical showing up in the village of Mayville water supply late last year. Water specialist Bill Boria with the Chautauqua County Health Department reported … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Boria, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Village of Mayville

Home Invasion Report Leads to Discovery of Drugs Inside Victim’s Home

February 11, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police are investigating a home invasion and assault that took place Tuesday morning, which also led to the discovery of a pound of methamphetamine and cash. The invasion reportedly took place Tuesday at 10:55 a.m. at 118 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Drug Arrest, Jamestown Police Department

[LISTEN] County Humane Society’s Pennies 4 Paws Campaign Kicks off Friday, Feb. 12

February 11, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Humane Society’s (CCHS) 16th annual Pennies 4 Paws campaign kicks off February 12 and runs through the end of April. This campaign benefits the animals at CCHS by providing funds towards their essential care and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Brian Papalia, Chautauqua County Historical Society, Pennies 4 Paws

County Health Officials Report 2 New COVID-19-Related Deaths for Monday, Feb. 8

February 10, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Health Department reported two new COVID-19 related deaths for Monday. The information was announced Tuesday afternoon on the county's COVID-19 dashboard, which now reports a total of 127 deaths since the start of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, coronavirus, COVID-19

[LISTEN] Jamestown City Council Hears from NCC Executive Director to Discuss Ward 3 Polling Location

February 9, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The executive director of the National Comedy Center says organization wants what's best for the Jamestown community and said that everyone is on the same team, working toward the same goal. Journey Gunderson appeared during the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Gateway Train Station, Jeffrey Russell, Journey Gunderson, National Comedy Center, New York State Board of Elections, Tony Dolce, Vickye James

Cuomo Expands Vaccine Eligibility to Anyone with Serious Health Conditions

February 8, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY – Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced that New York will open up COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to those with serious health conditions beginning Feb. 15. For more than three weeks, potentially tens of thousands of New Yorkers who are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination

County Health Department Reports Five New COVID-19 Death for Thursday, Feb. 4

February 8, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Health Department will update its COVID-19 numbers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday by Monday afternoon. Meanwhile, another five COVID-19 related deaths were reported in Chautauqua County, bringing the total number … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Chautauqua County Health Department, coronavirus, COVID-19

Corrections Officers at County Jail Respond to Suicide Attempt

February 8, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Jamestown Post-Journal says corrections officers helped save an inmate’s life following a reported suicide attempt last Thursday night at the Chautauqua County Jail. The male inmate was found hanging in his cell by an officer while … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Jail, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office

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