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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: City Lawmakers Consider Supporting Resource Center Project

August 21, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown City Council Members are weighing in on a $3 million expansion project being considered by The Resource Center. City officials last night said they would support the project and a related Urban Initiative Grant, on the condition … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Resource Center, Sam Teresi

MORNING NEWS: Lawson Boat Center, County Historical Society Host Presentation Tonight in Bemus Point

August 21, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BEMUS POINT - The Chautauqua County Historical Society will continue its 2012 programming series tonight with a presentation at the Lawson Boating Heritage Center, located on Chautauqua Lake at 73 Lakeside Dr., Bemus Point. The Lawson Center opened … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Historical Society, David Lawson Jr., Lawson Boating Heritage Center

MORNING NEWS: Ricky Skaggs to Play Reg Lenna Civic Center in October

August 20, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - One of the most critically acclaimed artists in country and bluegrass music will be coming to Jamestown in October. The Reg Lenna Civic Center will host an evening with Ricky Skaggs on Saturday, Oct. 13 with his long-time bandmates … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dykeman-Young Inc, Reg Lenna Civic Center, Ricky Skaggs, Southern Tier Brewing Company

MORNING NEWS: City Council to Meet Tonight

August 20, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown city officials will learn more about the impact the 2012 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival had on the community when they meet tonight in city hall. The Jamestown City Council will hold a work session tonight, beginning at 7:30 p.m. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center

MORNING NEWS: City Man Faces Charges Following High-Speed Chase with Police

August 20, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man led state troopers and local police on a high-speed chase Friday before they used a tire-deflating device to stop him. State Police in Jamestown say a state trooper was on a patrol on McDaniel Avenue in Jamestown when a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lakewood-Busti Police Department, Matthew Harrison, New York State Police, Police Report

MORNING NEWS: August is Immunization Awareness Month

August 20, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health is reminding the public that August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Health officials say now is the perfect time to remind family, friends, and coworkers to get caught up on their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Christine Schuyler, National Immunization Awareness Month

MORNING NEWS: County Greenways Open House is Thursday

August 20, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Residents interested in learning more about creating outdoor destinations in Chautauqua county will want to attend a meeting later this week in Mayville. The Chautauqua County Greenways Open House is scheduled for Thursday, August 23 from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Greenway Plan, Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways

MORNING NEWS: Ice Arena Features Figure Skating, Live Music from The Bogarts this Weekend

August 17, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Saving Bank Arena will also be busy this weekend with several events taking place. In addition to the Thunder in the Streets taking place nearby, the Skate Chautauqua skating competition will also be held this weekend inside … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bogarts, Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Local Arts and Entertainment, Skate Chautauqua, Thunder in the Streets

MORNING NEWS: County Audit and Control Committee Approves Local Law Benefitng Firt-time Homebuyers

August 17, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Legislature’s Audit and Control Committee has given its approval to a local law that would benefit first-time homebuyers – although two key members have come out against the proposal. Committee Chairman John Runkle … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Chuck Nazzaro, Community Matters, David Himelein, First-Time Homebuyers Law, George Borrello, Jason Sample, John Runkle, PJ Wendel, Tom DeJoe

MORNING NEWS: Fenton Walking Tours Continue this Weekend

August 17, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Learn about the original industry in Jamestown on The Fenton History Center’s walking tour. The tour is this Saturday, Aug. 18 at 1 p.m. starting at the Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, NY. The tour is about the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fenton History Center, Local History

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