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Latest News from Jamestown NY

The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.

VIDEO: Higgins Announces Prescription Drug Abuse Program

July 13, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - Congressman Brian Higgins used an opportunity on the Floor of the House of Representatives Thursday to announce the passage of a new state law that will crack down on the abuse of prescription laws. New York’s Internet System for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Higgins, House of Representatives, I-Stop

Hazardous Household Waste Collection Day is Saturday

July 13, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County's Division of Solid Waste will host its first Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day of 2012 tomorrow in the Village of Mayville. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Town of Chautauqua Highway Garage … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Division of Solid Waste

Fenton History Center to Host Downtown Walking Tour Saturday

July 13, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Fenton History Center is offering a variety of walking tours this summer. The next tour is of the old Northside of Jamestown, now our greater downtown. From 4th St. to the Chadakoin, learn about the people and businesses that thrived … [Read more...]

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

Two Qualified Bids Come in for Chautauqua County Home

July 12, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Two qualified offers have been received for the Chautauqua County Home. According to a published report, Absolute Care Facilities Management, LLC – based in East Aurora – and Altitude Health Services, Inc. of Chicago each placed a bid for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Absolute Care Facilities Management, Altitude Health Services, Chautauqua County Home, Greg Edwards, Marcus and Millichap

Lucy Museum Adds New Feature to Debut during 2012 Lucy Fest

July 12, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Lucy Desi Center for Comedy is excited to announce that new audio guide tours will be launching in its dual museum attraction during Lucy Fest, which takes place next month. The new audio guide tours, which will be narrated by Lucie … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Billy Gardell, David Weiss, Lucie Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center, Paula Poundstone, Story Pirates

Frewsburg Gala Days Now Underway

July 12, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FREWSBURG - The Frewsburg Volunteer Fire Department will continue its 88th annual Old Home Week - also known as the Frewsburg Gala Days - through Saturday. According to the Jamestown-Post Journal, the purpose of the Old Home Week is to raise money … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Frewsburg Gala Days, Pressure Sensative, Two for Flinching

City Riverwalk Concert Series Continues Tonight

July 12, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, Riverwalk Concert Series will continue tonight from 7-9pm in Brooklyn Square with Kokomo Time. The band will perform along the riverwalk, adjacent to the JAMA Rivewalk Center. All performances and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, Kokomo Time, Riverwalk Concert Series

Parties Interested in Purchasing County Home will be Announced Tonight in Mayville

July 11, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE – Chautauqua County lawmakers will learn more about the party or parties that wish to purchase the county home in Dunkirk when the County Legislature meets during a special meeting tonight in Mayville. County Executive Greg Edwards will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Home, Chautauqua County Legislature, Greg Edwards, Marcus and Millichap

Reed Continues to Call for Total Repeal of Affordable Care Act

July 11, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - The man who wants to represent Chautauqua County in congress is continuing to rail against the Affordable Care Act. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) is calling the full implementation of the Affordable Care Act a “calamity” for seniors. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 23rd Congressional District, Affordable Care Act, Barack Obama, Congress, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, Nate Shinagawa, Tom Reed

Jamestown Community Farmers Market Opens Today on Eastside

July 11, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new farmers market will open in Jamestown later today. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, herbs and grass-fed beef are just a few of the items that will be for sale at the Jamestown Community Farmers Market. The new market will be located in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Busti Cider Mill, Chautauqua County Health Network, Creating Healthy Places, Farmers Market, Jamestown Community Farmers Market, Small Meadows Farm

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