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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

North County Intersection to See $720,000 in Improvements

June 11, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FREDONIA - One of the busiest intersections in Chautauqua County will be getting an upgrade, thanks to recently announced funding from Albany. Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced that a total of $75.6 million will be split among 33 projects … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Highway Safety Improvement Program, New York State Department of Transportation, Route 60, US Route 20

JHS Annonces Dr. George Carlo is 2014 Commencement Speaker

June 11, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown High School has named its speaker for its 2014 Commencement ceremony, set to take place later this month at Chautauqua Institution. Dr. George Carlo from the Detroit Tigers will address this year’s graduates. Dr. Carlo is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Detroit Tigers, George Carlo, Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools, Secrets of Champions Ltd

Local Author Releases book on Jamestown Architecture

June 11, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - There’s a new book focusing on local history and architecture in Jamestown. Local resident Peter Lombardi has published his first book, “Jamestown, NY A Guide to the City." The book focuses on architecture in Jamestown. Lombardi, who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fenton Historical Society, Fenton History Center, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Lillian Vitanza Ney Renaissance Center, Peter Lombardi

Brazil Craft Beer and Wine Lounge to Donate Portion of Sales to Fenton History Center

June 11, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A local business is offering a promotion Wednesday, June 11 to help raise money for the Fenton History Center. From 4 p.m. to Midnight, Brazil Craft Beer and Wine Lounge on Fourth St. will be holding a fundraiser to benefit the History … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brazil Craft Beer & Wine Lounge, Fenton Historical Society

Jammers Will Need Commitment from Entire Community to Ensure a Future in Jamestown

June 10, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Professional baseball has had a presence in Jamestown for 75 years, but if the city wants to continue to keep a single A team, it will need the support of the entire community. That’s according Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, who admits it’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Baseball, Jamestown Jammers, NY-Penn League, Pittsburgh Pirates, Russell Diethrick Park, Sam Teresi

Mayor’ Next Neighborhood Walking Tour is Tuesay on Lakeview Ave.

June 10, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi will hold the next in his series of Neighborhood Walking Tours on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.  This tour will cover Lakeview Avenue between Newton Avenue and Van Buren Street.  The door-to-door visit will provide residents with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Sam Teresi

Gillibrand Calls on VA to Reimburse Vets Who Pay Out-of-Pocket for Medical Emergencies

June 10, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand says the federal government should reimburse veterans who paid out-of-pocket for civilian care in medical emergencies when they were unable to receive immediate care from the Veterans Affairs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Department of Veterans Affairs, Kirsten Gillibrand, Senate Armed Services Committee, Sloan Gibson, U.S. Senate, Veterans

Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of Phone Scam

June 10, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is urging all county residences to be aware of possible phone call scams that have been reported in the area. One of the latest scams the Sheriff's Office has received was from a victim who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, Phone Scam

Search Continues for Jamestown Man missing Since May 27

June 9, 2014 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - City Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing Jamestown man who has not been since Tuesday, May 27. According to Jamestown Police, 43-year-old Joseph D. Anthony was last seen in the 700 block of East Second Street … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Joseph Anthony, Missing Person

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Federal Funding for Dunkirk Airport

June 9, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County will be receiving over $1.1 million in funding to help with renovations with the Dunkirk Airport, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. According to a joint-media release from U.S. Senators … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Airport Improvement Program, Charles Schumer, Dunkirk Airport, Federal Aviation Administration, Kirsten Gillibrand

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