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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jamestown BPU to Decide on Dividend Sharing with City

December 3, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The issue of whether or not the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be sharing its profit with the city of Jamestown will be settled today. The BPU will hold a meeting Tuesday afternoon at its offices on Steele St. to discuss the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2014 City Budget, Greg Rabb, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Sam Teresi, Wayne Rishell

Reed Wants Sanctions Brought Back Against Iran

December 3, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County’s representative in congress is speaking out against a recent deal made with Iran that includes lifting U.S. sanctions on the Middle Eastern County. During a media call with reporters, Congressman Tom Reed Monday voiced his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barack Obama, House of Representatives, Iran, Nuclear Iran Prevention Act, Tom Reed, U.S. Senate

Chilcott Appointed New Director of County Veterans Service Agency

December 3, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new director as been appointed to the county’s Veterans Service Agency. Acting County Executive Stephen Abdella Monday announced that he has appointed Gary Chilcott as the new Veterans Service Agency Director. Chilcott is a retired Colonel of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Doug Diers, Gary Chilcott, Steve Abdella, Veterans Service Agency

Grand Marshall and Singer of National Anthem Announced for 2013 Holiday Parade

December 3, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Two veterans will be featured in this year’s Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade. The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation says Ron Cotten, City of Jamestown Veteran’s Memorial Commission Chairman, will serve as the “Jamestown’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration, Holiday Parade, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Keith Stam, Lutheran Jamestown, Ron Cotten, The Resource Center

Police Investigate Report of Gunfire at Jamestown Nightclub

December 2, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - City police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person who allegedly fired a gun outside of a downtown nightclub early Sunday morning. According to Jamestown Police, no one was injured in the incident, which took place … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Police Report, The Q Bar and Nightclub

Frewsburg Man Sent to Erie Hospital After Being Hit by Car

December 2, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FREWSBURG - The Chautauqua County sheriff's department responded to a car-pedestrian accident in Frewsburg on Friday afternoon. According to a media release, investigators say 62 year-old Susan Burns of Rock Hill, South Carolina was traveling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Auto Accident, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Darrell Greene, Susan Burns

Horrigan Announces New Member of Transition Team

December 2, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BEMUS POINT - County Executive-Elect Vince Horrigan, has named an additional Chautauqua County resident to his transition team. In a media release, Horrigan announced that Dunkirk resident Doug Stock has been appointed to his transition team. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Labor Coalition, Doug Stock, Gregory DeCinque, Lillian Ney, Mike Roberts, Tory Irgang, Vince Horrigan, Workforce Investment Board

Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2014

December 2, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday named eight new inductees to be honored in February.  The Class of 2014 will feature athletes and coaches from throughout the county, including four who were involved in athletics here in the south … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Al Muck, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Cindy Miller, Dan Lunetta, Geza Farkus, Jack Wigley, Tom Prechtl, Tom Priester, Vincent Calarco

Live Entertainment in Jamestown and Surrounding Area for Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, 2013

November 27, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

November  27 Through December 1 The Rock and Roll Rundown for the week of Thursday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Dec. 1 – presented in part by Arthur R. Gren and as a public service of WRFA-LP, 107.9 FM in Jamestown. Happy Thanksgiving and please … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: Rock n' Roll Rundown

NWS Issues Winter Storm Warning From Tuesday Afternoon Until Early Thursday Morning

November 26, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning from 1 p.m. today until 1 a.m. Thursday for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Southern Erie County. Forecasters say the snow will arrive this afternoon and remain in the area until late … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: National Weather Service, Severe Weather, Winter Storm

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