MAYVILLE - There were 16 more people confirmed to have COVID-19 in Chautauqua County for the time period covering Monday, June 1 to Monday, June 8. According to data from the Chautauqua County Health Department, the county has now seen a total of … [Read more...]
Councilman Defends Pro-Gun Social Media Post; Council Members Criticized for Perceived Inaction in BLM Movement
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council is under scrutiny from some members of the community for allegedly failing to attend a series of recent protests and rallies focusing on the Black Lives Matter movement. In addition, one specific council member … [Read more...]
Jamestown BOE Appoints Next School Superintendent
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board has found the district's next superintendent. On Monday night during a remote board meeting, the board approved the appointment of Kevin Whitaker to serve as the next superintendent, replacing Bret Apthorpe, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Local Author Deborah Madar Discusses Her New Book “Dark Riddle”
WRFARadio · Arts on Fire - Local Author Deborah Madar Discusses Her New Book "Dark Riddle" AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with local resident and author Deborah Madar about her latest book "Dark Riddle" - a … [Read more...]
School Budget, Library Proposition Mail-In Vote Deadline Extended to June 16
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Sunday he will sign an executive order allowing all school election ballots to be counted as long as they are received by Tuesday, June 16 – a week later than originally announced. The extension comes after … [Read more...]
City Council to Act on Restructuring Plan During Special Voting Session
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be holding a special voting session Monday to act on Phase One of the City's Coronavirus Financial Restructuring Plan. Last week Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist released details of the plan, which … [Read more...]
Residents Gather in City Park for Second Consecutive Week for BLM Rally, Call for Public Safety Reforms
JAMESTOWN - For the second straight weekend a rally calling for the reform in law enforcement took place in Jamestown. According to the Post-Journal, over 250 people - the vast majority wearing masks with some trying to maintain social distancing … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Sees 100th COVID-19 Case Over Weekend, Active Cases at 16
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County has now had over 100 confirmed COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, with the 100th and 101st cases being reported over the weekend. On Saturday the County Health Department announced two new cases had pushed the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce Discusses Financial Restructuring Plan
WRFARadio · Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce Discusses Financial Restructuring Plan AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD The Jamestown City Council will be voting Monday, June 8 on a financial restructuring plan for the city in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Prendergast Library Executive Director Anne Greene
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Prendergast Library Executive Director Anne Greene AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Anne Greene, Executive Director of the James Prendergast Library about … [Read more...]
