Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses the vaccination effort in the county, along with challenges local residents are experiencing in trying to get vaccinated. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker: February 2021
WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Public Schools superintendent Kevin Whitaker to discuss how the district is dealing with COVID-19, and also to get an update on the school budget process. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Congressman Tom Reed – Feb. 4, 2021 Conference Call
Congressman Tom Reed talks with regional media to discuss the recent GOP Congressional Caucus meeting involving the selection of leadership positions for the new congress, as well as whether or not to take action against embattled Republican … [Read more...]
Active COVID-19 Cases in County at Lowest Level Since Early December
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Health Department says there were 37 news cases of COVID-19 reported in the county for Tuesday and the number of actives cases continues to decline. According to the county health department’s COVID-19 dashboard … [Read more...]
Former Bemus Point Village Clerk Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000
MEDIA RELEASE FROM STATE COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE BEMUS POINT - State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B. Quattrone today announced the arrest of Jennifer Jaeger, … [Read more...]
Health Department Reports Four COVID-19 Related Deaths, 42 New Cases for Monday
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Health Department says there were four new COVID-19-related deaths in the county for Monday. As a result, the overall number of COVID-19 related deaths is now at 111. According to the county health department’s … [Read more...]
Cuomo: Local Officials Can Open Up Vaccinations to Restaurant Workers, Other Groups
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that local elected officials can now decide whether to open up vaccinations to restaurant workers, taxi and ride sharing drivers and those within the disabled community. The announcement came after news … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Executive Director to Meet with City Council to Discuss Ward 3 Polling Site
JAMESTOWN - The executive director of the National Comedy Center will be meeting with city officials next week to further discuss the issue involving using the NCC's gift shop as a polling site on election day. Executive Director Journey Gunderson … [Read more...]
Mayor Sundquist Tests Positive for COVID-19
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist reported Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Here's the statement he released Tuesday morning: “Yesterday morning I woke up with a fever and cough and immediately scheduled a rapid test. … [Read more...]
County Reports Four New Deaths, 182 New Cases for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Health Department says there were four new COVID-19-related deaths in the county for over the weekend. As a result, the overall number of COVID-19 related deaths is now at 107. According to the county health … [Read more...]
