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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

JPS School Budget Hearing is Tuesday Night at Persell Middle School

May 13, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Residents who want to learn more about the 2014-2015 Jamestown Public Schools budget are invited to attend a public hearing Tuesday night at Persell Middle School. Last month, the board of education approved a $75,768,676 budget that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2014-15 Jamestown School Budget, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers, Tom Pope

Annual Jamestown Clean-Up Effort is Saturday

May 13, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Efforts to spruce-up Jamestown have received a boost, with M&T Bank once again teaming up with the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation for the annual Hands-On Jamestown Community Cleanup. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, May … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Greg Lindquist, Hands on Jamestown, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, M&T Bank

9th Annual TRC Expo is Wednesday

May 13, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Resource Center is throwing a party, and everyone is invited. The ninth annual TRC Expo will be held Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at TRC’s Administrative Offices, 200 Dunham Avenue in West Ellicott (the former Celoron … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: The Resource Center, TRC Expo

Reed Announces DOE Contract with RHI Monofrax

May 12, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Falconer facility is only U.S. producer of refractory sets FALCONER - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY-23) announced Monday a minimum $1.5 million dollar order the Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed it will place with RHI Monofrax. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Daryl Clendenen, Dean Devita, Department of Energy, Monofrax, National Conference of Firemen & Oilers SEIU, RHI Monofrax, SEIU, Tom Reed

Pennsylvania Man Dies Following Friday Boating Accident on Chautauqua Lake

May 12, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BEMUS POINT - A Pennsylvania man lost his life following a boating accident on Chautauqua Lake. State police say a small fishing boat carrying 66 year-old Robert Knell of Duke Center, Pa. along with another person – 65 year-old Roy Barclay - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Boating Accident, New York State Police, Robert Knell, Roy Barclay

Jamestown Man Charged with Burglarly and Assault Following Domestic Incident

May 12, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A city man faces charges related to assault and burglary, among others, after being arrested Sunday morning in Jamestown. Jamestown police say 48 year-old Miguel Rodriguez is accused of breaking into a home at 3 Stearns Ave. and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Miguel Rodriguez, Police Report

Jamestown Man Charged Following Friday Afternoon Accident

May 12, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A city man has been charged with child endangerment after being involved in a one-vehicle accident Friday afternoon.   Jamestown police say 20 year-old Devin Figueroa rolled his SUV while driving on Camp St. just before 2 p.m. Friday. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Auto Accident, Devin Figueroa, Jamestown Police Department, Police Report

Police Charge Duo with Assault and Robbery

May 12, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Two men are facing robbery and assault charges following an incident that took place early Friday morning on the railroad tracks in Jamestown. Jamestown Police say 25 year-old James Miller and 45 year-old Robert Ruper are accused of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Miller, Jamestown Police Department, Robert Ruper

City Officials to Discuss Road and Street Repair Schedule Monday Night

May 12, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Members of the Jamestown City Council will get their first look at the Department of Public Works street repair and construction schedule for 2014 when they meet Monday night in city hall. The schedule is especially important this year … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jeff Lehman

Tryouts for Southern Tier Express Begin May 16

May 12, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Southern Tier Xpress is the new junior hockey team that will call the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena (JSBA) home for the 2014-15 season. The Xpress will compete in the North American 3 Hockey League. The first wave of tryouts is to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Southern Tier Xpress

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