WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series Committee Members Kim Ecklund and Russ Diethrick about the World Series event coming to Jamestown next week. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series Looking For Sponsors, Musicians, & More
The Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series is continuing to look for game sponsors. Board of Directors Member Kim Ecklund said Tuesday, August 17th and Wednesday, August 18th are still available to sponsor for the series that's held at Diethrick Stadium on … [Read more...]
City Council Discusses Birth Certificate Fee Waivers
City Council discussed birth certificate fee last night and whether that fee, which was increased from $10 to $30 last year, could be waived for certain individuals. Council Member At Large Tamu Graham-Reinhardt said she has had agencies reach out to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Remembering Councilwoman Vickye James
The entire Jamestown Community is continuing to mourn the sudden loss of council woman Victoria "Vickye" James, who pass away suddenly on Saturday, March 27. Vickye was known for her love of her family and her years of work and community service, … [Read more...]
City Republicans Announce Candidates for 2021 Local Elections
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Republican Committee recently met to endorse candidates for the Fall 2021 elections. The endorsed candidates for Jamestown City Council are all five incumbents: Brent Sheldon (Ward 1 and also the committee chairman), Tony … [Read more...]
Jamestown Democrats Announce City Council and County Legislature Candidates
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown city Democrats have announced their slate of candidates for the 2021 local elections. In addition, two incumbent Democrats - Tamu Graham-Reinhardt from the Jamestown City Council and Chuck Nazzaro from the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
City Disagrees with WRFA over Violation of Open Meeting Law
JAMESTOWN - An attorney for the city of Jamestown says there was no violation of New York Sate Open Meetings Law (NYSOML) by the Jamestown City Council's fiance committee on March 8. Earlier this week, WRFA reported that the city council violated … [Read more...]
City Receives Record-Breaking Sales Tax Revenue in 2020
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown city Council received some positive financial news on Monday night when the city comptroller presented the final sales tax revenue total for 2020. City Comptroller Ryan Thompson reported the city received $6.8 million in … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Committee Violates State Open Meeting Law While Discussing Return of Position
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council appears to have violated New York State Open Meetings Law this week when one of its committees met without providing public notice of the meeting, nor allowing it to be open to the public. On Monday night, … [Read more...]
City Council Overrides Mayor’s Budget Veto Involving Recreation Coordinator Position
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held a special meeting Monday night and voted to override two budget vetoes that were issued by Mayor Eddie Sundquist last week. On Nov. 30, the council approved a $35.5 million city budget that included … [Read more...]
