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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

County Humane Society Offers Free Spay/Neuter Service for Pit Bulls

March 13, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Another no-cost spay/neuter clinic is available at the Chautauqua County Humane Society for Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixed breed dogs in Dunkirk, Fredonia and Jamestown. The program has been extended from the previous year and is made possible by a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Humane Society, PetSmart Charities

M&T Bank Collecting Personal Hygiene Items For Month of March

March 13, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - M&T Bank locations in Jamestown, Falconer, Lakewood, Mayville, and Bemus Point will be collecting personal care and hygiene items in the month of March for The Salvation Army in Jamestown. The effort is part of United Way of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: John Merchant, M&T Bank, The Salvation Army, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

Jamestown School Officials Face ‘Frustrating’ Budget for 2014-15

March 12, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public School officials are facing a possible budget gap of over $2.5 million for the upcoming school year. That’s according to Assistant Superintendent for Administration Dale Weatherlow, who presented the initial numbers for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2014-15 Jamestown School Budget, Dale Weatherlow, Gap Elimination Adjustment, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, New York State Budget, Tim Mains

Blizzard Warning in Effect for Chautauqua County, Western New York

March 12, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Blizzard Warning for all of Chautauqua County, along with several other counties in Western New York, from 2 a.m. Wednesday until 2 a.m. Thursday. In addition, a wind chill advisory has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Blizzard Warning, Severe Weather, weather, Wind Chill, Winter Weather

Reed to Introduce ‘HAND UP’ Bill with Goal of Getting Reducing Welfare Dependency

March 12, 2014 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

WASHINGTON  Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) says he wants people on public assistance to become more independent and he’s introducing a bill that will help in that effort. This week the Corning Republican who represents Chautauqua County in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: HAND UP Act, House of Representatives, Tom Reed

Gateway Train Station to Host 2014 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

March 12, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Officials at the Gateway Train Station in downtown Jamestown are inviting local residents to the brand new St Patrick’s Day Celebration, scheduled for Saturday, March 15 in downtown Jamestown. According to Train Station Executive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: 96th Highlanders Pipes and Drums, Gateway Train Station, Lee Harkness, Miley's, Olean Irish Dancers, St. Patrick's Day, Stone Row

Win Tickets to ‘Savor the Flavor – A Taste of Chautauqua’

March 11, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA Radio is giving away a pair of tickets to Red Cross of Southwestern New York's annual "Savor the Flavor" fundraiser. The event will take place Sunday, March 16 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena. The fundraiser is an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News, Station News and Events Tagged With: American Red Cross, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Savor the Flavor

Junior Hockey to Return to Jamestown Later this Year

March 11, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Hockey fans in Jamestown will once again have a hometown team to root for at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena. On Monday afternoon, officials with the Jamestown Area Hockey Associates, LLC (JAHA) announced that a new junior level … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News

Young Calls for Increase in CHIPS Funding to Help Address Potholes

March 11, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Chautauqua County’s representative in the State Senate is taking the area’s pothole problems to Albany. Senator Catharine Young (R-Olean) is joining local highway superintendents from across New York State in calling for increased funding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cathy Young, Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program

Initial Presentation of Jamestown School Budget is Tuesday Night

March 11, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board will get its first look at the district’s 2014-2015 school budget when it meets tonight at Bush Elementary School. Jamestown School Superintendent Tim Mains and Assistant Superintendent for Administration … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2014-15 Jamestown School Budget, Dale Weatherlow, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Tim Mains

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