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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

City Officials to Highlight River Walk Projects Later Today

October 15, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The warm weather may be coming to an end, but that’s not slowing down development in Jamestown. This afternoon, officials from city hall, including Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, will be hosting a ribbon-cutting of the recently completed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Sam Teresi

Jamestown School Board Meets Tonight

October 15, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School board will be holding its regular meeting tonight at Jamestown High School. In addition to its regular agenda items, the school board will also hear from JHS Principal Mike McElrath, who will discuss the new Freshman … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Mike McElrath

New Law Allows Local Wine to be Sold at Roadside Farm Stands

October 15, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced the signing of a series of new laws that will continue the state's efforts to better market and promote New York wine by allowing wine to be sold at roadside farm markets and designating portions of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Lake Erie Wine Country Trail, Uncork New York, Wine, Winery

Inaugural Lucy Town Half Marathon and 5K Brings Runners and Laughter to Downtown Jamestown

October 14, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Downtown Jamestown saw a larger number of visitors than usual for a Columbus Day weekend, thanks to the efforts of the Lucy – Desi Center for Comedy, Chautauqua Striders and the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena. The inaugural Lucy Town Half Marathon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Striders, Dan Mueller, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Lucy Desi Center for Comedy, Lucy Town Half Marathon and 5K, Martin Short, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Susan Bentley, Univera Healthcare

Silver Creek Woman Rescued from Burning Vehicle

October 14, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

VILLENOVA - A Silver Creek woman is in intensive care after being pulled from the wreckage of a one-vehicle accident early Sunday morning in the north county. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say 28 year-old Valerie Roach was traveling along Route … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Auto Accident, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Police Report, Stephen Romanik, Valerie Roach

TRC, Lutheran Jamestown to Sponsor 2013 Holiday Parade and Celebration

October 14, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC) has announced that The Resource Center and Lutheran Jamestown will come together as co-sponsors of “Jamestown’s Snowball Express” Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration on December … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration, Holiday Parade, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Lutheran Jamestown, The Resource Center, Tiffani Conti

Latest Historical Markers in Jamestown Honor Robert H. Jackson

October 14, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The New York State Historic Marker program has recognized two more locations in downtown. According to the Robert H. Jackson Center, the Jamestown Fenton Building at 2 East Second Street and the Hotel Jamestown both recently … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: E. Barrett Prettyman Jr., Robert H. Jackson, Robert H. Jackson Center

Jamestown Man Wanted for Manufacturing Meth Now in Police Custody

October 11, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man wanted for allegedly making methamphetamine in the city is now in police custody.  Jamestown Police say 38 year-old Phil Reichardt was taken into custody without incident Thursday morning in Titusville, Pa. on a Felony … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Phil Reichardt, Police Report

County Legislature Will Vote on County Home Sale to VestraCare on Oct. 30

October 11, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Members of the Chautauqua County Legislature will be voting on the sale of the Chautauqua County Home in Dunkirk on Oct. 30. On Thursday, Chautauqua County Legislature Chairman Jay Gould scheduled the special meeting of the legislature to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Home, Chautauqua County Legislature, Edward Farbenblum, Jay Gould, VestraCare

Horrigan Says It’s Time to Move Forward on Selling County Home

October 11, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Candidate Vince Horrigan is ready to move forward and approve the private ownership of the Chautauqua County Home to the proposed new owners. The Bemus Point Republican and current Chautauqua County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2013 Election, Chautauqua County Executive Race, Chautauqua County Home, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauuqa County Executive, Ron Johnson, VestraCare, Vince Horrigan

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