JAMESTOWN - Jamestown High School’s 2020 Graduation Ceremony is expected to take place at Strider Field on Thursday, June 25 with a rain date of Friday, June 26. The decision to hold the event outdoors was announced on Monday due to the COVID-19 … [Read more...]
Rally and Protest Events in Jamestown Remain Peaceful
JAMESTOWN - There were two rallies that took place in Jamestown on Sunday as part of the series of national protests taking place across the country. The days of protests were triggered by the death of George Floyd, a black man who died when a white … [Read more...]
Group of Parents Call on School Officials to Keep P-Tech Program Open
JAMESTOWN - A group of families from the Jamestown Public Schools district are asking for community support in expressing concern for the closure of two programs as part of next year's school budget. Earlier this month it was announced the … [Read more...]
Community Foundations Announce Give Big CHQ Event, Starts Monday June 1
JAMESTOWN - (MEDIA RELEASE) - Recently, the Chautauqua Region and Northern Chautauqua Community Foundations announced Give Big CHQ 2020 will take place once again this year from June 1 to June 11. Give Big CHQ is an online fundraising event to raise … [Read more...]
Sundquist Announces Limited Reopening of City Hall, Parking Enforcement to Resume
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist announced Friday that Jamestown City Hall would be reopening on a limited basis and that parking enforcement would resume on Tuesday, June 2. All City offices will be open to the public BY APPOINTMENT ONLY and … [Read more...]
State Releases Details for Phase 2 Reopening
ALBANY - The Forward New York Website has released guidelines for Phase Two reopening. As previously mentioned, all professional services and offices, along with most retail operations, are permitted to reopen as long as they adhere to state health … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Candidate for Chautauqua County Executive Rich Morrisroe: May 28, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Candidate for Chautauqua County Executive Rich Morrisroe: May 28, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's May 28, 2020 conversation with Dunkirk attorney Richard Morrisroe, the Democratic Candidate in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Co Chair Kris Selstrom
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Co Chair Kris Selstrom AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation recently announced a reorganization effort, along with the launching of new … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: May 29, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: May 29, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD County Executive PJ Wendel gives us an update on the COVID-19 situation, including preparing for Phase 2 or reopening in … [Read more...]
Delay Expected for Five NY Regions Scheduled for Phase 2 Reopening
ALBANY - It appears the effort to enter Phase 2 of the the Forward New York reopening process Friday for five regions of the state has hit a stumbling block. That's according to a report from the Albany Times Union. The five regions include the … [Read more...]
