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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Falconer Officials to Host Community Forum on Mosquito Nuisance Tuesday Night

August 5, 2014 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

FALCONER - Residents in Falconer concerned with a higher-than-normal mosquito population will want to attend a community forum Tuesday night at Fenner  Elementary School. Local residents Glenda and Keith Nelson have distributed flyers throughout … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Krieg, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Falconer, Glenda Nelson, Keith Nelson, Mosquito, Vince Horrigan, West Nile Virus

Jamestown Public School to Host Public Hearing on Proposed Uses for Rogers School

August 5, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMETOWN - Jamestown Public Schools will hold a public hearing Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Board of Education Meeting Room at 197 Martin Road. The intent of the public hearing is to provide information and input on holding school-related programs, which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Rogers School

Melissa and Shane Uber Named 2014 United Way Campaign Co-Chairs

August 4, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Two co-chairs have been named for the 2014 United Way Campaign. United way of Southern Chautauqua County Executive Director Tory Irgang says mother-son duo Melissa and Shane Uber will serve as the Co-Chairs for this year’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: A.W. Farrell & Son Inc., Century 21, Melissa Uber, Quick Solutions, Shane Uber, Tory Irgang, United way of Southern Chautauqua

Gillibrand Visits Jamestown Boys & Club, Announces Bipartisan Summer Meals Act

August 1, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Standing at the Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club of Jamestown, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the bipartisan Summer Meals Act, which would enhance the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, Congress, House of Representatives, Jamestown Boys and Girls Club, Jeff Kroon, Kirsten Gillibrand, Linda Bopp, Summer Food Service Program, Summer Meals Act, Tracy Peterson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Senate, Vince Horrigan

Gillibrand to Make Announcement at Jamestown Boys and Girls Club Friday Morning

August 1, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Winifred Diebert Boys and Girls Club in Jamestown will be receiving a very special guest later this morning. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will be in town and will use the Boys and Girls club as a backdrop to announce bipartisan … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Boys and Girls Club, Kirsten Gillibrand, Summer Food Service Program, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Vince Horrigan

County Officials to Host Two Community Drug Forums on Monday

August 1, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Two more community drug forums, coordinated by the county executive’s office, are set to take place next Monday in both Jamestown and Dunkirk. Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan and Chautauqua County Community Mental Hygiene … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Community Drug Forum, Heroin and Opioid Addiction Task Force, Patricia Brinkman, Sue Hawley, Vince Horrigan

Individual Tickets for ‘Reg Presents’ Shows Now Available

August 1, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Local residents are being reminded that starting Friday, Aug. 1, individual tickets for the “Reg Presents” series at Reg Lenna Center for the Arts will go on sale. Five live performances are part of The Reg Presents including the music … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Broadway’s Next H!t Musical, Caladh Nua, Cirk La Putyka, Harry Chapin, Harry Chapin: A Family Celebration, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Reg Presents, Southern Tier Brewing Company LIVE Series, The Soul of Flamenco

Progressive Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular Tickets Go On Sale Friday, Aug. 1

August 1, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Olympic Champions Meryl Davis and Charlie White will headline the third consecutive Progressive Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena on Dec. 13, 2014 at 7 p.m. Performing live during the show will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charlie White, Cody Simpson, Danielle Bradbery, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Meryl Davis, Progressive Skating and Gymnastics Spectacular

Sacred Spiral Holistic Wellness Center Opens in Lakewood

August 1, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

LAKEWOOD - A new local business involving holistic wellness is hosting a grand opening this weekend in Lakewood. Sacred Spiral Holistic Wellness Center (and store) is co-owned and operated by Amy Maree, Kathy Gilbert, Shannon Godfrey and is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Maree, Kathy Gilbert, Sacred Spiral Holistic Wellness Center, Shannon Godfrey

City Police Work with State and Federal Officials to Shut Down Heroin Ring

July 30, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and the New York State Police, the Jamestown Police Department, the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Border Patrol today announced that narcotics possession and sale, conspiracy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alberto Alicea, Alfredo Diaz, Angelita Guzman, arlos Encarnacion, Bryan Bobe, Carlos Echiaverria, Carlos Encarnacion, Charles Brown, Christopher Freeney, Damaris Urena, Department of Homeland Security, Doris Ramos, Drug Bust, Eddie Robles, Edwin Velasquez, Enrique Torres-Baez, Eric Lundsten, Eric Schneiderman, Francis Vega, Francisco Guzman Gonzalez, Frank Orazio, Hector Cameron, Hector Colon Rodriguez, Heroin, Ivan DeJesus Pena, James Torres, Jamestown Police Department, Javier Carasquillo, Jean Noriega, Jesus Javier Suarez, John Grilla, Jonathan Ribbing, Jose Guevara, Joseph Fontanez, Joshua Van Ord, LaShawn Paige, Leslie Rodriguez, Luis DeJesus, Luis Garcia, Luis Lozada-Berberena, Michael Lisciandro, Moises Lopez-Encarnacion, Narcotics Arrest, Neftali Benitez, Neftali Cintron, New York State Police, Olga Santiago, Operation Horseback, Randall Rolison, Ricardo Ramos, Roberto Figueredo, Roberto Morales-Sanchez, Rolando Garcia, Samantha DiLallo, Stephen Bush, U.S. Border Patrol, Walter Westerdahl

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