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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Arcadipane Resigns as Airport Manager; Sanctuary to Serve as Interim

March 3, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The man who’s overseen the operation of the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown has resigned from his post. Sam Arcadipane resigned from his position as manager of county parks and airports. The immediate resignation took place on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Airport, George Spanos, Sam Arcadipane, Silver Airways Corp., United Airlines, Vince Horrigan

County Officials Announce Two Additional Forums to Address Drug Abuse

March 3, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan is encouraging the entire community to attend a Community Forum on drug abuse in Chautauqua County, set to take place next week in Mayville. In addition, he’s announcing two new related forums … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, David Withers, Michele Spahn, New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Patricia Brinkman, prescription drug abuse, Vince Horrigan, William Matthews

Yochim Tapped as Democratic Candidate for 150th Assembly Seat

March 3, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Democratic Committee has announced its endorsed candidate for State Assembly in 2014. County Democratic officials met last week in Mavyille to endorse their 2014 slate of candidates and threw their support behind … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 150th Assembly District, 2014 Election, Andy Goodell, Barrie Yochim, Chautauqua County Democratic Committee, Meals on Wheels Association of New York State, Nancy Barger, Rudy Mueller, State Assembly

Chautauqua County Officials Unveil New Website

March 3, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Information Services has updated the county website. According to county officials, the website www.co.chautauqua.ny.us just underwent a complete re-design process and has been launched into … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Information Services

First Women Create Salon is Wednesday March 5

March 3, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - If you’ve ever wondered what the artist was pondering when she created her work, Women Create is offering an opportunity for you to find out. Every Wednesday evening in March, Salons will feature artists whose works are on display at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: 3rd on 3rd Gallery, Art Exhibit, Audrey Dowling, Cattaraugus County Arts Council, Debra Eck, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Jennifer Schlick, Margaret Urban, Quick Solutions, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Support Women Artists Now, SWAN Day, Women Create, Women Create Salon

City Officials Aware of Potholes, Urge Motorists to Drive with Caution

February 28, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Your heating bill isn’t the only thing that’s feeling the effects from this winter's exceptionally cold temperatures. Miles upon miles of streets and highways throughout Chautauqua County have been battered by municipal snow plows, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jeff Lehman, Potholes, Road Conditions, Tony Dolce, Winter Weather

Women Create Exhibit Open Saturday at 3rd on 3rd Gallery

February 28, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - After a successful beginning two years ago, Women Create, the biennial juried exhibit of women’s art, is returning to Jamestown. For the month of March, the artwork will be on display in the 3rd on 3rd Gallery at the Reg Lenna Center for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: 3rd on 3rd Gallery, Cattaraugus County Arts Council, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Support Women Artists Now, SWAN Day, Women Create

Congressional Candidate Martha Robertson in Mayville Thursday Night

February 27, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The women who will likely be running against Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) in the 2014 election will be in Chautauqua County today to receive the endorsement of leaders from the democratic party. The full Chautauqua County Democratic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2014 Election, Chautauqua County Democratic Committee, Chautauqua Suites, Martha Robertson, Norman Green, Tom Reed

Horrigan Looks to Transition Period Following Sale of County Home

February 27, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Following the Chautauqua County Legislature's decision to sell the Chautauqua County Home, County Executive Vince Horrigan said he and his staff will be doing all it can to help in the transition of the county home. He also said that while … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Home, Chautauqua County Legislature, VestraCare, Vince Horrigan

County Legislature Approves Sale of County Home in Dunkirk

February 27, 2014 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has given its approval for the privatization of the county home in Dunkirk. Lawmakers voted Wednesday to approve the sale of the 216-bed skilled nursing facility to VestraCare with a price tag of $16 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Chautauqua County Home, Chautauqua County Legislature, CSEA, CSEA Unit 6300, Joanne Niebel, Steve Skidmore, Terry Niebel, Timothy Hoyer, Todd Tranum, VestraCare

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