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C&S Engineers To Begin Engineering Work On Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project

September 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

C&S Companies will begin engineering services for the Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project following City Council’s contract approval. The City is contracting with C & S in an amount not to exceed $403,300. Council member … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: C and S Companies, Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project, Doug Champ, Doug Scotchmer, Everwild Land Trust, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Mark Roetzer, New York State Department of Transportation, School Resource Officer, Twan Leenders

Measles Vaccination Rate For Children 2 And Under In Chautauqua County Is 85.6%

September 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

With at least one case being reported in Chautauqua County, the measles vaccination rates for children age two and under in the county are at 85.6%. The New York State Health Department provides measles vaccination rates by county and by zip code … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, measles, MMR Vaccine, New York State Health Department, New York State Immunization Information System

Motorists Urged To Use Caution As Jamestown Students Go Back To School Sept. 2

September 1, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Motorists are urged to use caution as students in Jamestown go back to school this week. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said there will be lots of traffic around the city,  “...with staff coming back, and then we will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Falconer Central School, Frewsburg Central School, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, Southwestern Central School

Jamestown School Board Approves JPS Safety And Security Plan

August 31, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has approved the Jamestown Public Schools’ Safety & Security Plan. JPS School Safety Advisor Brad Meyers said there were no substantial changes to the building level safety plan from 2025 to this year as far as New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brad Meyers, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, JPS Safety And Security Plan, Paul Abbott

U.S. Tariffs Against Canada Affects Jamestown Public Schools Project

August 27, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The United States’ new tariffs against Canada are affecting a Jamestown Public Schools project. Young & Wright Architectural’s Richard Krouse informed the Jamestown School Board at their Tuesday meeting about the issue with the new bleachers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Donald Trump, François-Philippe Champagne, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Richard Krouse, Tariffs, Young and Wright Architectural

Jamestown Public Schools Recognizes Jessie Joy In Her Retirement, Welcomes New Administrator

August 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools is recognizing Administrator Jessie Joy as she retires after more than 30 years in the district. Joy, who was the Executive Director of Information and Student Services, has retired effective August 12, 2026 after 33 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Jessie Joy, Katie Russo, Kevin Whitaker, Lincoln Elementary School

Jamestown Public Schools Mourning The Loss Of Tony Dolce

July 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Public Schools family is mourning the loss of Tony Dolce, a longtime Jamestown High School teacher, coach, musician, and student organization advisor. Beloved by students and colleagues during his nearly four decades of affiliation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Battle of the Classes, Chris Maggio, Jamestown High School, Jamestown High School A Cappella Choir, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, Tony Dolce, Washington Middle School

Funeral Arrangements Announced For Tony Dolce

July 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Jamestown City Council member Tony Dolce. Dolce died unexpectedly Saturday, July 18 in his home. Prior to his retirement in 2024, he was employed by the Jamestown Public Schools District as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amelia Dolce, Anne Dolce, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Christian Dolce, Holy Apostles Parish, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Public Schools, SS Peter and Paul Church, SS Peter and Paul Church Choir, Tony Dolce

Buffalo Bills Employees Speak To Jamestown Public Schools Students

July 10, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Buffalo Bills employees Nick Lacy and Chris Brown shared with Jamestown Public Schools students how they built careers that demonstrate the many paths to success in professional sports. Lacy, an assistant strength and conditioning coach with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Bills, Chris Brown, Jamestown Public Schools, My Brother’s Keeper Challenge grant, Nick Lacy

New Teachers, Student Teachers Hired By Jamestown Public Schools To Get Sign-On Bonus

July 9, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has approved sign-on bonuses for student teachers who get hired by the district. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said there are now sign-on bonuses for new teachers as well, especially those who fill openings in high … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, sign on bonus

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