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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: Ironmen Partner with Salvation Army for ‘Bundle Them Up’ Campaign

October 18, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Ironmen are proud to be partnering with the Salvation Army for this weekend’s hockey games at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena. The Salvation Army will be accepting warm clothing donations in the lobby of the Arena prior to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: “Bundle Them Up” program, Jamestown Ironmen, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Jolene Holliday, Salvation Army

MORNING NEWS: Shinagawa Claims Reed Partly to Blame for Middle Class Challenges

October 17, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

There’s less than three weeks remaining until the general election and the Democratic candidate for congress is continue to put the pressure on his opponent. Candidate Nate Shinagawa (D-Ithaca) recently released a statement attacking Republican … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2012 Election, 23rd Congressional District, Empire State Manufacturing Survey, Nate Shinagawa, Tom Reed

MORNING NEWS: Major I-86 Renovation to Begin Next Spring

October 17, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - If you’ve recently traveled on I-86 across Cattaraugus County, you’ve probably noticed that repairs of the roadway are finally getting underway. Congressman Tom Reed – who currently represents Cattaraugus County in Washington – spent time … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, I-86, Seneca Nation, Tom Reed

MORNING NEWS: Hugh Bedient Centennial Banquet is Saturday

October 17, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Time is running out to make reservations to be part of the Hugh Bedient Centennial Banquet – taking place Saturday, October 20, at the Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown. The banquet will honor Bedient, a Falconer native, who as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Baseball, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Dick Berardino, Hugh Bedient

MORNING NEWS: ‘Walk 4 Paws’ Fundraiser is this Saturday

October 17, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) will hold its 8th Annual Walk 4 Paws fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Chautauqua Institution’s Market Gate Parking Lot on Route 394. Participants are encouraged to seek sponsorships … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Humane Society, Walk 4 Paws

MORNING NEWS: City Man Sentenced to Seven Years for May Stabbing

October 16, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown man accused of stabbing three people during a party in Sherman last spring has been sentenced to seven years in Prison. The Chautauqua County District Attorney’s office says 25 year old Lucas Smyczek of 233 Barrett Ave. was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Lucas Smyczek

MORNING NEWS: Jamestown City Council Begins Budget Deliberations

October 16, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has started its process of reviewing Mayor Sam Teresi’s 2013 city budget. During a work session Monday night, the council met with and reviewed the spending plan for both the city Public work’s budget and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2013 City Budget, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Lehman, John Williams, Sam Teresi

MORNING NEWS: Local Artists Complete World’s Largest Lucille Ball Mural

October 16, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Community members and a group of 50 museum visitors gathered to be a part of Jamestown history on Monday morning as Gary Peters Jr. and Gary Peters Sr. put their finishing touches on the largest ‘I Love Lucy’ mural in the world. A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gary Peters Jr., Gary Peters Sr., I Love Lucy, Lucille Ball, Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center

MORNING NEWS: JCC Hosts College and Career Night

October 16, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College and the Chautauqua County Counselors Association will host the 36th annual College & Career Night tonight (Tuesday, Oct. 16), from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Physical Education Complex on JCC’s Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College

MORNING NEWS: Jamestown School Board Meets Tuesday Night

October 16, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board will be holding its meeting tonight starting at 7 p.m. in the district boardroom. During tonight’s meeting, a group of concerned parents and residents are expected to attend and speak out against the districts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Suzuki

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