Jamestown Community College has cut the ribbon on the opening of its new Industrial and Building Automation Center. JCC Vice President of Workforce Development Holger Ekanger said the new Center received $1,615,596 in funding for the project which … [Read more...]
Jamestown Awarded SAFER Grant to Hire 8 Firefighters
The City of Jamestown has been awarded a grant that will allow them to hire eight new firefighters. The $1,816,201 SAFER, or Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Program, grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves Over $105,000 for Downtown Events, Approves BEBA Funds
Over $105,000 in grants and loans have been approved for four downtown events. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation heard presentations from five organizations, tabling one at its monthly meeting Wednesday. Funding approved … [Read more...]
Developer of Former Silver Creek School Walks Away From Project
The developer set to renovate the former Silver Creek School into senior housing has walked away from the project. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency sent out a release saying that Region Nine Housing Corporation made the … [Read more...]
Steele St., Harding Ave. Closed February 22-23 For Sewer Line Replacement
The intersection of Steele Street and Harding Avenue will be closed to motorists on Wednesday, February 22 and Thursday, February 23. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be replacing a sewer line at that location. Motorists should … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Knock On Wood – February 16, 2023
WRFA’s Collin Wood takes a look at the Local Sports Scene and a brief discussion the professional sport world. … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – February 16, 2023
THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to WRFA @ RegLenna.com. THU FEB 16 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN]Stormin’ Norman’s Prime Time Sports Show – February 15, 2023
A weekly program, hosted by Norman Rodriguez, focusing on the latest news and information on the national and regional sports scene, including the Buffalo Bills and Sabres. Broadcasting every Wednesday night at 7pm on WRFA. … [Read more...]
Kim Ecklund Receives Republican Nomination to Run for Mayor
The City Republican Committee has unanimously nominated Kim Ecklund to run for Mayor of Jamestown. Ecklund will face Democrat and current Mayor Eddie Sundquist who announced his re-election campaign in early January. Ecklund, who has served as … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Says Restoration of Barcelona Harbor Top Priority
Congressman Nick Langworthy says the restoration of Barcelona Harbor is a top issue for him in Chautauqua County. Langworthy, joined by Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, Westfield Town Supervisor Martha Bills, and other officials, spoke on an … [Read more...]
