WRFARadio · 2020 Chautauqua Co. Executive Debate: Richard Morrisroe and PJ Wendel A debate between the two 2020 candidates for the special election of Chautauqua County Executive - PJ Wendel and Richard Morrisroe. Moderated by WRFA's Jason Sample … [Read more...]
Active COVID-19 Cases in Chautauqua County Dips Back Below 100
MAYVILLE - The number of active confirmed COVID-19 cases in Chautauqua County was back below 100 on Tuesday after reaching 120 just a day earlier. The County health department announced there were 92 active cases as of Tuesday afternoon after … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Tax Cap Override, Prepares to Approve Slight Increase in Property Tax Rate
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature voted Tuesday night to approve a tax cap override for the 2021 county budget. Lawmakers voted unanimously during a special meeting on a local law that allows the county to override the cap on the 2021 … [Read more...]
Forestville Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Producing Child Pornography
BUFFALO - The US Attorney's Office says a Forestville Man - who was previously convicted of receipt and possession of child pornography - was sentenced this week to serve 20 years in prison and lifetime supervised probation. Federal investigators … [Read more...]
Cluster of COVID-19 Cases Reported at Tanglewood Manor in West Ellicott
MAYVILLE - An assisted living facility in the Jamestown area is the location for a cluster of new COVID-19 cases that cropped up over the weekend. Chautauqua County officials held a press conference on Monday to offer additional details about the … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Drive Thru Testing Continues During Next Three Weeks
MAYVILLE - The County Health Department says it is continuing its COVID-19 drive-thru testing clinics this month. The testing clinics are being held in the east parking lot off of Peacock Street behind the Hall R. Clothier Building in Mayville … [Read more...]
County Sees 29 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 During Past Three Days
MAYVILLE - There were 29 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County between Friday and Sunday. That's according to the county health department, which reported 11 cases on Friday, 10 cases on Saturday, and eight cases on Sunday. The … [Read more...]
Mayor’s 2021 Budget Calls for Increases in Parking Fees, Violations
JAMESTOWN - Motorists in downtown Jamestown could soon be paying more for parking on city streets and public parking garages. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented his 2021 city budget last Thursday. The $34.86 million spending plan reduces … [Read more...]
Cristie Herbst Receives Community Service Award
JAMESTOWN - On October 7, during a virtual celebration, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation presented Cristie Herbst its John D. Hamilton Community Service Award. According to Tory Irgang, Community Foundation executive director, there was … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: Oct. 8, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: Oct. 8, 2020 Jamestown mayor Eddie Sundquist discusses several issues involving the city of Jamestown, including previewing the 2021 executive budget, getting an update on the current … [Read more...]
