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Latest News from Jamestown NY

The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.

Reg Lenna Introduces ‘Pay What You Can’ Promotion for Upcoming Show

October 14, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

"Patrons who are curious about The Reg can experience world-class entertainment without taking a financial risk. They literally choose their own price." "Pay What You Can" seats to be sold at select events at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: An Evening with Groucho, Frank Ferrante, Len Barry

A Nightmare on Elm Street Showing at Reg Lenna on Wednesday, Oct. 14

October 14, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The 1984 slasher movie classic, A Nightmare on Elm Street, shows Wednesday, October 14 at 7 p.m. at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts. Admission is $5. It features future movie star, Johnny Depp and was directed by the late film director, Wes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: Movies at the Reg, Night of the Living Reg, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

BPU Scrambles to Repair Water Main Break in Downtown Jametown

October 13, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Board of Public Utility workers were busy Monday night trying to repair a 10-inch water main break in the downtown. According to BPU spokesperson Becky Robbins, water customers should be aware that system-wide discolored … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities

County Property Tax Rate Cut Could be Higher than Executive’s Proposal

October 13, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan is calling for a 4.6 percent property tax cut in his 2016 executive budget, but members of the county legislature think it can be even more. Last week, members of the legislature’s audit and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 County Budget, Chautauqua County Legislature, Intergovernmental Transfer Program, Sales Tax, Vince Horrigan

Resource Center, Mental Health Association Sign Partnership Agreement

October 13, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Two area mental health providers have joined forces to address Chautauqua County’s mental health and drug addiction challenges. The Resource Center (TRC) and the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA) recently finalized a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, The Resource Center

County BOE Schedules Three Election Inspector Training Sessions

October 13, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections is still looking for election inspectors for the Nov. 3 general election, just three weeks away. Registered Democratic or Republican voters are invited to the Board of Elections training for new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2015 Election, Chautauqua County Board of Elections

County Health Director Urges Women to Talk with Doctor about Breast Cancer Screening

October 13, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Chautauqua County Director of Health and Human Services Christine Schuyler is urging all women to talk to their doctor about breast cancer screening and their personal risk for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christine Schuyler, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Falconer Man Reported Missing, Found by Sheriff’s Office K-9 Early Sunday Morning

October 12, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CHAUTAUQUA - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office was busy over the weekend looking for a missing 19 year-old in the area of the Chautauqua Gorge. According to a report from the Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to Beaujean Rd. in the Town … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Chautauqua Gorge, K-9 Drago, Nathan Nowicki

[LISTEN] Joy Behar Excited to Appear in Jamestown as Part of Lucy Town Half Marathon Festivities

October 9, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - It’s going to be a good weekend for running in Jamestown. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The Lucy Town Half Marathon and Univera 5K is taking place this weekend in Jamestown, NY and the weather forecast appears to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Dave Reinhardt, Journey Gunderson, Joy Behar, Lou Depas, Lucy Desi Center for Comedy, Lucy Town Half Marathon and 5K, National Comedy Center, The View

[LISTEN] Library Officials Hear from Public Regarding Fate of Art Collection

October 9, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - About 50 people showed up for a public input session Thursday night at the James Prendergast Library to discuss the future of its art collection. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The library board hosted the meeting to hear from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: James Prendergast Library, James Prendergast Library Art Gallery, Karen Hansen, Prendergast Art Collection, Prendergast Library Board of Trustees, Sotheby's, Stephen Cass, Tom Rankin

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