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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

City Announces Infinity Music Ensemble at Bandshell Tonight

June 20, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The City Summer Bandshell Concert series will feature Infinity Visual and Performing Arts program band, Infinity Blues Group, at 7 p.m. tonight.  The free concert series is held at the Goranson Bandshell in Allen Park. Additional … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Allen Park Women’s Club, City Summer Bandshell Concert series, Goranson Bandshell, Infinity Blues Group, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Jamestown Municipal Band, Take 2

Story Pirates Perform at Reg Lenna

June 20, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Story Pirates, a group of professional comedians who base their show on stories written by children, brought their critically-acclaimed act to a cheering crowd of 3rd-4th graders at the Reg Lenna Civic Center on June 19th as a special … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arts Council for Chautauqua County, Billy Gardell, Jamestown Public Schools, Lucie Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center, Lucy Desi Center for Comedy, Paradigm Economics, Paula Poundstone, Reg Lenna Civic Center, Story Pirates

Man Dies in Car-Pedestrian Incident on Washington Street

June 19, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A 43-year-old man was killed in an auto incident Monday night when he reportedly walked into the southbound traffic lane and into the path of a vehicle on Washington Street near 13th Street. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, … [Read more...]

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

Shults Auto Group Turns to City for Renovation Loan

June 19, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The area’s largest car dealership is looking to expand and renovate its operation and its asking the city for some financial help. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting today that Ed Shults Chevrolet-Cadillac is looking to borrow … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jobs and Private Investment Loan Program, Shults Auto Group

Mueller Says State Should Do More to Help Chautauqua Lake

June 19, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

LAKEWOOD - The democratic candidate running to represent Chautauqua County in the state’s 150th Assembly District is calling on New York State to provide assistance to fight the weed and algae infestation on Chautauqua Lake. Dr. Rudy Mueller … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 150th Assembly District, 2012 Election, Andy Goodell, Chautauqua Lake, Rudy Mueller, Western New York Regional Economic Development Council

Gillibrand Has Large Lead in Early Election Poll

June 19, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - A poll released last week finds U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-Brunswick) is poised to comfortably cruise to re-election over any of her three potential Republican opponents. The Siena College Research Institute poll finds 50 percent of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2012 Election, Bob Turner, George Maragos, Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Senate Race, Wendy Long

Lillian Dickson Park Community Group to Meet this Evening

June 19, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Friends of Lillian Dickson Park group will be meeting tonight 6:30 p.m. at the Park at the corner of Falconer and Bowen Streets. The latest monthly meeting is designed to continue the ongoing effort to find ways to improve and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Creating Healthy Places, Friends of Lillian Dickson Park, Lillian Dickson Park, Roseland Park

Water Service Affected in Jamestown, Lakewood Areas

June 19, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown BPU Water customers at two locations will be without water beginning at 9 a.m. today while water employees install new equipment. Water will be restored as soon as work is completed. In Jamestown, a new water line will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities

Congressman Reed Tours Southern Tier Brewing Co., Announces Brewery Legislation

June 18, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUSTI - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) was in Chautauqua County on Friday, making several stops, including one at the Southern Tier Brewing Company in Busti. Reed, who does not currently represent Chautauqua County but is running for office in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 23rd Congressional District, Small Brewer Reinvestment and Expanding Workforce Act, Southern Tier Brewing Company, Tom Reed

Jamestown City Lawmakers Meet Tonight in City Hall

June 18, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Members of the Jamestown City Council will be meeting later today in committee and work session. The council’s housing committee will meet at 6:45 p.m. on the 4th floor of city hall. Among the items it will discuss is the use of Urban … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Allen Park Ice Rink, Babes of Wrath, Chautauqua County Roller Derby Association, Falconer Central School, Jamestown City Council, Juneteenth Festival, Urban Initiative Funds

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