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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: Reed Named Co-Chair of Manufacturing Caucus

January 30, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) has been named the new Chairman of the bipartisan House Manufacturing Caucus, joining Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) as co-chair. The Manufacturing Caucus, founded in 2003, hosts briefings and roundtable … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cummins, House Manufacturing Caucus, House of Representatives, National Association of Manufacturers, Tim Ryan, Tom Reed

MORNING NEWS: Reed Invites Constituents to Opening of Jamestown Office

January 30, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) is welcoming his constituents to his new Jamestown Office at the end of this week.  Area residents are invited to join Congressman Reed on Friday, February 1for an open house at his new district office in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Tom Reed

MORNING NEWS: Auditions for Chautauqua’s Got Talent Are Tonight

January 30, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Area residents who want to showcase their talent are being encouraged to try out for the annual Chautauqua’s Got Talent program, with auditions taking place tonight at the Spire of Jamestown. The talent show is put on each year by Big … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Big Time Productions, Chautauqua’s Got Talent, Post-Journal, Spire of Jamestown

MORNING NEWS: Teresi Delivers ‘State of the City’ Address to City Council

January 29, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Saying it’s time to send a different message to Albany, Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi delivered his 2013 State of the City Address last night in City Hall. During the annual report to the city council, the Mayor highlighted more than three … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arbitration, binding arbitration, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Police Consolidation Study, Sam Teresi, State of the City, Triborough Amendment

MORNING NEWS: Two Face Charges After Standoff in French Creek

January 29, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FRENCH CREEK - Two people face charges after being involved in a police standoff with Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies that lasted nearly 10 hours in French Creek. The sheriff’s office reporting that on Sunday, deputies were sent to a home in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Gregory Johnston, Megan Cottrell

NEWS UPDATE: Cornell Responds to Recent Editorial Saying She Should Have Recused Herself from County Home Vote

January 28, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Legislator Lori Cornell (D-Jamestown) is responding to criticism that has surfaced since she - along with eight other legislators - voted against the sale of the Chautauqua County Home to a Chicago-based company on Jan. 23. The nine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Altitude Health Services, Chautauqua County Home, Chautauqua County Legislature, Lori Cornell, Lori Foster, Post-Journal, Steve Abdella

MORNING NEWS: Animal Cruelty Case Brings 26 Dogs to Humane Society for Adoption

January 28, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is announcing the availability of more than 20 Collies following an animal cruelty case in the town of Busti. According to a media release from the Humane Society, Busti resident Maureen Ryan of Busti was facing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Humane Society, Maureen Ryan

MORNING NEWS: The Resource Center Thanks Sheldon Foundation for Health Grant

January 28, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Electronic health records have had a positive impact on the care provided to patients of The Resource Center’s primary care office, so the agency took time recently to thank the foundation that provided funding for the computer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, The Resource Center

MORNING NEWS: City Reminds Dog Owners to Clean Up After Dog

January 28, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown Parks, Recreation, & Conservation Department has recently installed a new DogiPot unit in “The Grove” park at the corner of Cherry and West Second Streets. The DogiPot unit contains plastic bags that dog owners may use to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department

MORNING NEWS: United Arts Appeal Announces Grant Funding for Local Organizations, Artists

January 28, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County is accepting applications for its 2013 Projects Pool Grants Program for Chautauqua County artists and organizations. Grants up to $500 will be awarded. Eligible organizations must have non-profit status … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County

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