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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: JPD Continue Investigation into Stabbing Death Following Home Burglary

September 27, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police are continuing their investigation today into a burglary that has left one man dead and another seriously injured.  According to the Post-Journal, officers were called to the residence at 112 Barker St. in Jamestown late … [Read more...]

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

Investigation Continues into Death of Clymer Schools Superintendent

September 27, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CLYMER - The Buffalo News is reporting this morning that investigators probing the death of the superintendent of Clymer Central School say they have received "numerous leads" into the incident - but are still seeking help from the public. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Clymer Central School, Joe Gerace, Keith Reed Jr.

Jamestown BPU GM Appointed to Task Force of National Lobbying Group

September 27, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) General Manager David Leathers has been appointed to the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) CEO Climate Change and Generation Policy Task Force. APPA is the service organization for the more than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Public Power Association, David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities

MORNING NEWS: WCA to Hold Emergency Room Open House on Sunday

September 21, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - An historic event for WCA Hospital will be taking place this weekend. On Sunday, members of the hospital staff and the public will be on hand for the Grand Opening celebration of the “new” 21st Century Emergency Department. The event will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Ward, Joseph Iuculano, Karl Sisson, Rhonda Schwob, WCA Hospital

MORNING NEWS: Prendergast Library Holds First Meeting Following Ouster of Exec. Director

September 21, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library board of trustees held its first meeting following the ouster of embattled executive director Linda Mielke Thursday afternoon. The meeting began with comment from the public, including local resident Pat … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: E. Thomas Rankin, James Prendergast Library, Linda Mielke, Pat Anzideo, Sam Teresi, Tina Scott

MORNING NEWS: Fireball Run Comes to Jamestown on Sunday

September 21, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The 'Fireball Run' will be coming to Jamestown this weekend. The Adventurally - which starts today from the city of Independence, OH - will traverse points-of-interest across 2500 miles in the Northeast for 8-days. For the uninitiated, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fenton Mansion, Fireball Run, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Panama Rocks, Race to Recover America’s Missing Children, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute

MORNING NEWS: Humane Society Announces Winner of Bike Raffle

September 21, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) announces Emily O’Neill of Jamestown as the winner of the CCHS Bike Raffle contest drawing held on September 15, 2012. The winning ticket was sold by CCHS Feline Action Committee member, Jane … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cat Colony Renewal Project, Chautauqua County Humane Society

MORNING NEWS: Inaugural ‘Jazzfest Jamestown’ is Saturday at Unitarian Church

September 21, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - On Saturday, Sept. 22, the Jamestown Unitarian Church, 1225 Prendergast Avenue, will host the First Annual Jazzfest Jamestown from 6 to 11 p.m. Jazzfest Jamestown is a free family event presented to our community to showcase the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bluzeinn, Dave Golando & Friends, Infinity Big Band, Jamestown Awning, Jamestown Unitarian Church, Jazz Revival, Jazzfest Jamestown, John Cross, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, The Babalu Band

MORNING NEWS: JCC President Announces Retirement at End of School Year

September 20, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The man who’s steered Jamestown Community College to success during the past 18 years has announced this school year will be his final one. JCC President Gregory DeCinque has announced his intention to retire following the close of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Greg DeCinque, Jamestown Community College, Lance Spicer

MORNING NEWS: Prendergast Library Board to Meet Today

September 20, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library Board of Trustees will hold its first meeting today since the ouster of its former executive Director. Linda Mielke, who was hired to serve as director of the library and the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System, James Prendergast Library, Linda Mielke, Tina Scott

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