JAMESTOWN - Residents who want to help the Prendergast Library develop a plan to close a six-figure budget gap for 2016 will want to attend a follow-up meeting on Tuesday. A fundraising meeting has been scheduled at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday to discuss … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2015
Southern Tier Beer Included in Mets-Royals Wager
JAMESTOWN - There’s some Southern Tier Beer on the line for this year’s World Series. This year’s fall classic will feature the New York Mets of the National League facing the Kansas City Royals of the American League and the governor’s for each … [Read more...]
Teen Mother Charged with Child Endangerment, Drug Possession
JAMESTOWN - A 19 year-old Jamestown mother faces charges child endangerment charges after being arrested for drug possession on Friday. Following an investigation, city police obtained a search warrant for a home at 15 Stowe St. apartment. At … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Creates PROMISE Fund to Help Raise Non-Essential Program Revenue
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools has established a community fund that officials say will help aid the district in paying for school programming. The Jamestown Schools PROMISE Fund stands for Providing Resources to Our Mission in Support of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Bill Thomas from Active Artists Alliance
Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015. APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Bill Thomas from Active Artists Alliance talks with WRFA's Jason Sample about the 2015 All Decks on Hand art show and auction on Friday Oct. 23, along with the King of the Bowl … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Prendergast Library October Meeting
JAMESTOWN, NY - During the Oct. 22 episode of Community Matters, WRFA provided a detailed recap of the October 2015 board of trustees meeting for the Prendergast Library in Jamestown, NY. The meeting focused on several cuts to the 2016 budget in … [Read more...]
Audit and Control Committee Split on Using Fund Balance to Further Reduce 2016 Tax Rate
MAYVILLE - The effort to finalize the 2016 Chautauqua County Budget is continuing in Mayville. On Thursday the county’s audit and control committee met to discuss and finalize a spending plan that can be voted on next week by the full legislature. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Bill Thomas from AAAlliance Discusses All Decks on Hand, King of the Ramp
Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015. Bill Thomas from Active Artists Alliance talks with WRFA's Jason Sample about the 2015 All Decks on Hand art show and auction on Friday Oct. 23, along with the King of the Bowl VII, taking place Saturday, … [Read more...]
Rails to Trails Fall Fest is Saturday Oct. 24
PORTLAND, NY - Chautauqua Rails to Trails will be holding a Fall Fest on Saturday, from 4 to 7 at Off the Grid Campground, 6577 Woleben Road, Portland. The event is open to the public in an effort to: Support the ongoing maintenance of the … [Read more...]
Second Annual Pride Conference in Jamestown Set for Saturday Oct. 24
JAMESTOWN - The second annual Pride Conference will take place Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena. Organizers with Jamestown Pride Society say the event is focused around educating the community and raising awareness … [Read more...]