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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

MORNING NEWS: Route 394 Bridge Named for Fallen Vietnam Soldier

September 16, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

STOW - A bridge in the town north Harmony that crosses overI -86 now has an official name. In recognition of the service of Marine Private First Class John L. Stow, and all those soldiers who served in Vietnam or have gone Missing in Action fighting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, Cathy Young, John L. Stow, John Stow Vietnam Veterans and MIA Memorial Bridge

MORNING NEWS: Young to Participate in Bridge Dedication Ceremony Saturday in Stow

September 13, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

STOW - Senator Cathy Young (R-Olean) is hosting an event at the Hadley House restaurant in Stow on Saturday to honor Vietnam veteran John L. Stow and all Vietnam War veterans, as well as all veterans who have gone Missing in Action, with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cathy Young, John L. Stow, John Stow Vietnam Veterans and MIA Memorial Bridge, Vietnam War

MORNING NEWS: JHS Battle of the Bands is Saturday

September 13, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown High School Red Raider Marching Band will hold its Annual Fall Festival of Bands on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Strider Field. Ten bands will participate in this year's festival: Eisenhower (PA) Bradford … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School Marching Band

MORNING NEWS: Police Locate Jamestown Man Wanted in Connection to Lakewood Hit-and-Run

September 12, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

LAKEWOOD - The Jamestown man wanted for his alleged involvement in a hit-and-run incident on Fairmount Ave. late last week is now in police custody. Authorities in Lakewood say 38 year-old Victor Cameron was arraigned Wednesday morning in the town of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Auto Accident, Lakewood-Busti Police Department, Police Report, Victor Cameron

MORNING NEWS: SUNY Fredonia Ranks 14th Among Public Universities from 11 States

September 12, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FREDONIA - For the second year in a row, SUNY Fredonia has been ranked 14th among the top public universities in the North in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Colleges” rankings. In the larger category of both public and private … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: SUNY Fredonia

Jamestown Strategic Planning and Partnerships Commission Invites Residents to Planning Event

September 11, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Strategic Planning and Partnerships Commission invites community residents to a planning session scheduled for Thursday, September 19 (5:30-7:30 p.m.) at the Sarita Weeks Room in the Arts and Sciences Building at Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Greg Rabb, Jamestown Strategic Planning and Partnerships Commission, Jennifer Gibson, Sam Teresi, Tory Irgang, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

MORNING NEWS: Reed, Gillibrand Respond to President’s Speech on Syria

September 11, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has conditionally endorsed a Russian offer for international inspectors to seize and destroy deadly chemical weapons in Syria as efforts to avert retaliatory U.S. missile strikes shift from Washington to the United … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barack Obama, Kirsten Gillibrand, Syria, Tom Reed, United Nations

MORNING NEWS: Governor Announces New Program to Keep Kids in School

September 11, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the launch of Every Student Present, a public awareness campaign to help school leadership, parents, and communities promote school attendance. The initiative addresses the detrimental impact chronic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Council on Children and Families, Every Student Present

MORNING NEWS: Several Local Elections Slated for Primary Day

September 10, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - It’s Primary Day in Chautauqua County with several towns throughout the county scheduled to have contested races. Primary voting will take place from noon to 9 p.m. Any resident at least 18 years of age who has previously registered and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2013 Election, Amy Dillenburg Farnham, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, David Himelein, Fred Croscut, Fred Crosscut, Ron Lemon, State Primary Day, Susan Baldwin, Tami Downey

MORNING NEWS: Jamestown Man Wanted in Connection to Hit-an-Run Incident

September 10, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

LAKEWOOD - Area police are searching for a Jamestown man allegedly involved in a hit-and-run accident last Friday afternoon in Lakewood. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, Lakewood-Busti Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of 38 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lakewood-Busti Police Department, Victor Cameron

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