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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Mueller Calls on End to Full Healthcare Benefits for State Legislators

June 5, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

LAKEWOOD - The local democratic candidate for the 150th State Assembly is taking a stand against full health-care insurance benefits for part-time state lawmakers. Dr. Rudy Mueller (D-Lakewood) is calling for the elimination of taxpayer-funded health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 150th Assembly District, 2012 Election, Andy Goodell, Rudy Mueller

Goodell to Host Town Hall Meeting on Thursday Night

June 5, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R - Chautauqua) recently announced the third stop in his town hall meeting series. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 7 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of the Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell

City Approves New Salt Barn Contractor, Construction to Begin in July

June 5, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown will have a new salt barn come winter. During a special meeting of the City Council on Monday, the council approved the bid of G.L. Olson, totaling $236,300, for the construction of a new salt barn. The project was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: E.E. Austin, G.L. Olson, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Lehman

Library to Hold Annual Booksale this Weekend, will Close Early on Thursday

June 5, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, to set up for its 33rd annual two-day book sale. No regular library services will be available during the event. The sale will be held Friday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Prendergast Library

County Executive, Lawmakers to Meet with Firm Hired to Market County Home

June 5, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Lawmakers will be meeting later this month with members of a marketing firm hired to find prospective buyers for the County Home. During the County Legislature’s May voting session, County Executive Greg Edwards announced … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Center for Governmental Research, Chautauqua County Home, Chuck Nazzaro, Fred Crosscut, Greg Edwards, Intergovernmental Transfer Program, Jay Gould, Larry Barmore, Lori Cornell, Marcus and Millichap

Officials Say Welfare-to-Work Improvement Initiative Would Cost $500,000

June 5, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Department of Social Services has drawn up a plan that would require the addition of 16 new employees to help improve the county’s Welfare-to-Work participation rate.  That from a report in the Jamestown Post-Journal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Social Services, Christine Schuyler, Welfare-to-Work

St. Susan Center Announces ‘$5 A Month Club’ Drive

June 5, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Did you know that giving even a small amount can make a big difference? You can assist those who are in need by participating in St. Susan Center’s $5 a Month Club.  In an effort to cover these rising costs St. Susan Center has set a goal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: St. Susan Center

‘Legally Blonde’ Auditions Continue Tonight

June 5, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Auditions once again be held tonight for Jamestown Community College’s production of Legally Blonde: The Musical. Anyone age 16 and up is welcome to audition. Those auditioning should memorize a song and bring sheet music for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, JCC Uncommoners, Legally Blonde: The Musical, Robert Schlick

City Council to Hold Special Voting Session Monday Night

June 4, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be holding a special meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. to act on one item.  The council will act on a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with G.L. Olson of Dewittville to construct a new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: G.L. Olson, Jamestown City Council

Hoosiers to be Shown Saturday Night in Jamestown

June 1, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Movies will return to the Winter Garden this summer. The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation will screen the classic basketball-related film Hoosiers in the Winter Garden Plaza at 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 2. The movie screening will follow … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Street JAM, Winter Garden

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