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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Primary Day Arrives in New York State

September 9, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Tuesday is Primary Day in Chautauqua County and across new York state with several key election on today’s ballot. For local voters, both major parties as well as major third parties will all have contested races. Highlighting this year’s primary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2014 Election, Andrew Cuomo, Beth Kresge, Chautauqua County Family Court, Elisabeth Rankin, James Spann Jr., Jeffry Piazza, Kathy Hochul, Randy Credico, Robert Duffy, Sally Jaroszynski, State Primary, State Primary Day, Timothy Wu, Zephyr Teachout

Reed Wants President to Provide Specific Details During Wednesday Address

September 9, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - All of America is waiting to hear President Barack Obama outline his plans for dealing with Islamic Militants when he delivers a nationally televised address on Wednesday night, and that includes members of Congress. Congressman Tom … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barack Obama, Iraq, Islamic Militants, Syria, Tom Reed

[LISTEN] Jamestown City Officials Discuss Illegal Drug Activity During Monday Meeting

September 9, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - City officials spent much of Monday’s Jamestown City Council work session discussing the growing drug problem in the area. Council President Greg Rabb asked police chief Harry Snellings to provide details on what the police department … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Appleyard Terrace, David Withers, Drug Forum, Greg Rabb, Harry Snellings, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission, Sam Teresi

Becky Newman Receives 2014 Robert H. Jackson Center Teacher Award

September 9, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Becky Newman of Jamestown has been named recipient of the third annual Robert H. Jackson Center Regional Award for Teaching Justice. The award was created to recognize educators who have made an outstanding contribution toward teaching … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Becky Newman, Jamestown High School, Robert H. Jackson Center

Appleyard Terrace Shooting Suspect, Alleged Burglary Accomplice Captured in Tennessee

September 8, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JACKSON, TENN - The man wanted in connection to a shooting that took place the night of Sept. 2 in Jamestown is now in police custody. Jamestown city police say 20 year-old Trenton Grant was placed into custody by federal officials in Jackson, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Appleyard Terrace, Burglary, Isaiah Pearson, Jamestown Police Department, Police Report, Shooting, Shooting Incident, Trenton Grant

County Officials Announce New Permanent Office Hours

September 8, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature recently approved the continuation of summer hours as the permanent office hours for Chautauqua County government offices. County offices will now be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Legislature, Department of Motor Vehicles Office, Dunkirk Mental Health and Addiction Clinic, Jamestown Mental Health and Addiction Clinic

County to Reschedule Household Hazaardous Waste Drop-Off Day

September 8, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities Director George Spanos has announced the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day scheduled for Saturday September 13 at the Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities Building on 454 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities, George Spanos, Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day

September is National Library Month, Residents Encouraged to Get Library Card

September 8, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Prendergast Library

JAMESTOWN - September is national Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the James Prendergast Library is encouraging area residents to be sure a library card is in their wallet. The event coincides with the opening of the new school year and reminds … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Prendergast Library

Auditions for Bram Stoker’s Dracula Scheduled for Monday Night at the Spire

September 8, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A blood-curdling theatrical production will be taking place in Jamestown in the fall with auditions are set to take place Monday Night, Sept. 8. Big Time Players announce auditions for the play, Bram Stoker’s Dracula at The Spire … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News, Uncategorized Tagged With: Big Time Players, Dracula, The Spire Theater, Ylsa Giuffre

Jamestown City Council Work Session is Monday Night

September 8, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown city council will hold its first work session of the month on Monday night, Sept. 8. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. in the mayor’s conference room on the fourth floor of city hall. In addition, three of the city … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council

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