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Two Injured in Car-School Bus Accident in North Harmony

January 27, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Two people were injured after a car and a school bus collided Thursday morning in the town of North Harmony. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reports a car driven by 29-year old Tori Carlson of Jamestown went into the intersection of Bly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Jamestown Public Schools, Tori Carlson, Town of North Harmony

[LISTEN] Knock on Wood with Collin Wood: Jamestown Boys Basketball Head Coach – Ben Drake

January 26, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Coach Ben Drake talks with Collin Wood and discusses his 9-2 (5-0) Red Raiders team. They are off to a hot start, and are in pursuit of yet another SECTION VI title. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Ben Drake, Collin Wood, Jamestown High School Basketball, Jamestown Public Schools, Knock on Wood

JPS Adds Unified Basketball, Girls Flag Football to Team Sport Offerings

January 25, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools will have two new sports team offerings this Spring. The Jamestown School Board approved the creation of a Unified Basketball team and a Girls Flag Football team at its meeting Tuesday. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ben Drake, Girls Flag Football, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Jessie Joy, Kevin Whitaker, Section VI, Unified Basketball

Jamestown Public School Board Reviews Visitor Policy to Ensure School Safety

January 11, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Public Schools District is working on a new visitor's policy for schools. The School Board approved the first reading of the "Visitor to the School" policy at their meeting Tuesday. Board member Joe Pawelski said the policy is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Jessie Joy, Joe Pawelski, Kevin Whitaker, Leslie Melquist

Jamestown Police Hiring Another Crossing Guard for This School Year

December 22, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Police Department is looking to hire another Crossing Guard for the Jamestown Public Schools for the 2022-2023 school year. Crossing Guard hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Sara Corey, School Crossing Guard Program

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kevin Whitaker – December 8, 2022

December 12, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker talks about the State Education Department's communication to districts on mascots. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, mascot, New York State Education Department

School Bus Camera, School Zone Speed Camera Resolutions on City Council Agenda

December 12, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a proposal for outfitting school buses with cameras to catch motorists who pass when the stop arm is out. Council previously authorized a Bus Stop Arm camera program, which allows the City to collect fees from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, BusPatrol, George Borrello, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Public Schools, New York State Legislature, School Bus Camera Safety Act, school zone speed camera demonstration program, Sensys Gatso, TrafficPax LLC

JPS Superintendent Criticizes NYS For Dragging Feet on Resolving Small Cities Lawsuit

December 7, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools' Superintendent is accusing New York State of dragging its feet in resolving a lawsuit over the state under funding poor school districts. Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the state is trying to "smoke out" the remaining eight … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Maisto v. New York, New York 3rd Appellate Division, New York State Education Department, Pat Slagle, Shelly Leathers, Small Cities Lawsuit

Jamestown Public Schools Launch ‘Say Something’ Anonymous Reporting System

December 5, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools has launched a "Say Something" Anonymous Reporting System in partnership with Sandy Hook Promise and Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES. The system, made possible through a grant from BOCES, teaches students in grades … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Jamestown Public Schools, Sandy Hook Promise, Say Something Anonymous Reporting System

NYS Education Effectively Bans Use of Native American Mascots for Public Schools

December 1, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The New York State Education Department has effectively banned the use of most Native American mascots for public schools in the State. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said State Ed sent a communication to all districts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, New York State Education Department

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