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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: Jamestown to Receive Nearly $465,000 Federal Grant for New Fire Vehicles

April 9, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - It’s probably the single biggest amount of public safety funding Jamestown has ever received from the federal government. That from Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, who informed members of the city council Monday night that Jamestown is set to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Higgins, Charles Schumer, Chet Harvey, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Joe Bellitto, Kirsten Gillibrand, Sam Teresi, Tom Reed

MORNING NEWS: SUNY Fredonia Incubator to Host Open House

April 9, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

DUNKIRK - Anyone interested in learning more about Fredonia State’s effort to help develop and grow local businesses and industries is encouraged to stop by an event later today. The SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator will host an “Open House” at its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Robert Fritzinger, SUNY Fredonia, SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator

MORNING NEWS: Dunkirk Police Seek Man Involved with Weekend Shooting

April 8, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

DUNKIRK - Police in the North County are continuing their search for a man connected to a Friday night Shooting. According to an article in the Jamestown Post-Journal, Dunkirk Police have issued a warrant for Montel Cooper, who’s wanted for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dunkirk Police Department, Montel Cooper

MORNING NEWS: Two City Man Face Drug Charges

April 8, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Two city men face drug charges following an arrest Friday night in Jamestown.  Jamestown Police say they executed a search warrant at about 9:30 p.m. Friday at a residence located at 113 Willard St. The warrant was the result of an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anthony Cunningham, Christopher Howie, Jamestown Police Department

MORNING NEWS: Jamestown City Council to Hold Work Session Tonight

April 8, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be holding its first work session for the month of April tonight in City hall. Prior to the work session, the Council’s Public Safety committee and its Finance Committee will be meeting to discuss routine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council

MORNING NEWS: Jamestown BOE Schedules Closed-Door Meeting for Monday, Regular Meeting is Tuesday

April 8, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Education will meet toniht at 6:00 p.m. and go immediately into a closed-door, Executive Session for "matters pertaining to the employment of a particular person."  They will return to regular session to only … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2013-14 Jamestown School Budget, Jamestown School Board

MORNING NEWS: Watchdog Groups Critical of State Budget

April 8, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The recently approved 2013-2014 state budget is falling under some criticism from various watchdog groups from across the state. According to a report in Sunday’s Buffalo News, groups from both Washington and Albany are raising serious questions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Budget, Ralph Wilson Stadium, Thomas DiNapoli

MORNING NEWS: Area Congressman Throws Support Behind NRG Power Plant Conversion

April 5, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) is continuing to bang the drum for natural gas use by pointing to the positive economic impact it would have in his 23rd Congressional District. During his weekly conference call with media, Reed talked … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fracking, Hydrofracking, Natural Gas, NRG, Tom Reed

MORNING NEWS: Wits n Giggles Comedy Night Continues Tonight in Jamestown

April 5, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Savings Bank Arena is heading into its third week of the Wits n’ Giggles: Friday Night Comedy Series, with a show set for this Friday, April 5. The show will take place in the upstairs Arena Club from 6 – 9pm. The public is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Comedy, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Kris Shaw, Nola J

MORNING NEWS: Truck Carrying Stolen Trailer Gets Stuck Under City Viaduct

April 4, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - City police have charged an Oklahoma man with criminal possession of stolen property after he drove his semi under the North Main Street viaduct Wednesday morning and got it stuck. Jamestown police say 54 year-old Rudolf Fokumlah of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Police Report, Rudolf Fokumlah

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