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County Health Department Reports One New Death, 50 New COVID-19 Cases Between Friday and Sunday

November 2, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - There were 50 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Chautauqua County from Friday though Sunday.  In addition, one new death was reported on Friday afternoon. The Chautauqua County Health Department reported Friday afternoon that a man his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Christine Schuyler, Jamestown Fire Department, Tanglewood Manor

City, ALSTAR Officials Sign New EMS Services Contract

November 2, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown now has a new agreement in place with ALSTAR EMS to once again provide ambulance services to the community. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist joined city deputy fire chief Matt coon and representatives from ALSTAR … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alstar Ambulance Services, David Thomas, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, UPMC Chautauqua

Early Voting Ends, BOE Prepares for Election Day

November 2, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Sunday was the last day of early voting in Chautauqua County and across New York State. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections, along with others across the state, will not be holding early voting today so they can prepare for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Election 2020

Early Friday Night Accident in Busti Claims Life of Jamestown Woman

October 31, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUSTI - A Jamestown woman has died following a one-vehicle accident in the Town of Busti that was reportedly due to a deer running out in front of the vehicle. Lakewood-Busti Police say 65-year-old Carol Boyer was the front seat passenger in a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carol Boyer, Fatal Crash, Joseph Wisnewski, Lakewood-Busti Police Department

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Oct 29, 2020

October 30, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFARadio · Community Matters - Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Oct 29, 2020 County executive PJ Wendel gives a COVID-19 update. He also talks more about the 2021 County Budget, including his response to the County Legislature approving an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: 2021 County Budget, coronavirus, COVID-19, PJ Wendel

Active COVID-19 Cases Continue to Claim in Chautauqua County, Hospitalizations at 22 As of Tuesday

October 30, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The number of active COVID-19 cases in Chautauqua County went up for a third straight day. According to the Chautauqua County Health Department, 32 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus were reported for Thursday, bringing the total … [Read more...]

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

City Police Investigate Incident Involving White Van and Students Walking to School

October 30, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is asking for the public's help in providing information into an incident involving a white van, where the occupants reportedly approached two students walking to school Thursday morning. City police say … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department

All Back Seat Passengers in New York Must Wear a Seat Belt Starting Nov. 1

October 30, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Starting Nov. 1, wearing a seat belt will be required for all back-seat passengers in New York state. Safety advocates and doctors hope the new law will reduce injury during crashes and help save lives.  The new law also applies to taxis … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Seat Belt Law

Leaf Pickup Begins Monday, Nov. 2 on City’s South Side

October 30, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Works Director Jeff Lehman announces that leaf collection in Jamestown will begin Monday, November 2. Residents are advised to rake leaves to the terrace behind the curb and NOT into the street. Please refrain from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Department of Public Works, Jeff Lehman, Leaf Collection

Fredonia Firefighters Union Files Lawsuit Against Village for Failing to Fill Vacant Positions

October 29, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The village of Fredonia and its mayor have been named in a lawsuit filed by the village's firefighters' union, due to the village not filling three vacant lieutenant positions within the Fredonia Fire Department. In a civil complaint … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brent Johnson, Fredonia Fire Department, Fredonia Professional Fire Fighters Association, Ryan Walker, State Supreme Court in Chautauqua County, Timothy Winters

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