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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jamestown BPU Costumers Can Now Pay Bills Online

June 18, 2012 By WRFA Radio 4 Comments

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) announces that online account access and bill payment of BPU accounts are now available to BPU Customers. Customers may register for online access to their accounts by logging in at … [Read more...]

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

Jamestown Public Schools Announces 2012 Commencement Speaker, Valedictorian and Salutatorian

June 18, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown High School has announced its 2012 Commencement Speaker. Carlos Ojeda, Jr. has been called one of the most dynamic speakers under thirty-five in America today. The native of Newark, NJ has worked extensively with high school and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carlos Ojeda, Holly Johnson, Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools, Nate Larson

City Announces Details for 2012 Summer Playground Program

June 18, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Department is pleased to announce another season of the Summer Playground Program. Britta Johnson, a graduate of Fredonia State University in Childhood Education, will be serving her first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Britta Johnson, Fletcher Elementary School, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Johnson Street Tot Lot, Lillian Dickson Tot Lot, Lincoln Elementary School, Ring Elementary School, Summer Playground Program

WRFA News On Holiday

June 11, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA Public Affairs Director and morning newsman Jason Sample is on holiday (we all need a vacation once and a while!). The WRFA News Blog will return with new posts on Monday, June 18. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News

Edwards Postpones County Home Marketing Meeting, Reschedules with Full Legislature to Attend

June 8, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE – Members of the public and the full Chautauqua County Legislature will have an opportunity to learn more about offers that have been made on the Chautauqua County Home. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting Friday that Chautauqua County … [Read more...]

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

Lawmakers Call for Additional Funding to Help Preserve Chautauqua Lake

June 8, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County legislators Tom Erlandson (D-Frewsburg) and Lori Cornell (D-Jamestown) want provide better help for Chautauqua Lake. In a media release sent out Thursday, the two say they are currently working with area lake … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Management Plan, Lori Cornell, Tom Erlandson

Higgins Calls for Immediate Removal of U.S. Post Master General

June 8, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - Congressman Brian Higgins is calling for the immediate removal of the country’s Postmaster General. The south Buffalo Democrat – who also represents Chautauqua County until the end of this year – sent a letter to the U.S. Postal Service … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Higgins, Patrick Donahoe, U.S. Post Office

City Announces 2012 Allen Park Concert Series

June 8, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown’s Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department has announced the 2012 Summer Band Concert schedule during the upcoming summer at the Goranson Band Shell in Allen Park. The first concert of the season will be held … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Allen Park Women’s Club, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Jamestown High School Concert Band, Jamestown Municipal Band, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Meghan Murray, Summer Band Concert Series, Take Two, WRFA

County Historical Society Gala Fundraiser is Saturday

June 8, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Historical Society's annual fundraiser and gala is Saturday, June 9. “Honoring the 9th NY Cavalry” will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the historic McClurg Museum in Westfield’s Moore Park. The fundraiser will feature hearty … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 20th Maine Fife and Drum Corp, 9th NY Cavalry, Chautauqua County Historical Society, Civil War, Doc and Bill, McClurg Museum, Moore Park

Reed, Higgins Secure Additional Funding for West Valley Site

June 7, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - The West Valley Nuclear Reprocessing Site in Cattaraugus County may soon be getting additional federal funding for its ongoing cleanup effort. On Wednesday night, the House of Representatives voted 223 to 195 on an amendment to the 2013 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2013 Energy and Water Appropriations, Brian Higgins, House of Representatives, Tom Reed, West Valley Site

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