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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

City Police Search for Wilson Farm Bandits

April 17, 2012 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police are looking for three men who robbed the Wilson Farms at 321 Hazeltine Ave., Jamestown, at 9:38 p.m. Sunday. The robbers are believed to be white men in their late teens or early 20s, between 5 feet, 6 inches and 6 feet … [Read more...]

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

Congressional Candidate Visits Jamestown, Receives Endorsement from Mayor

April 17, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - One of the democrats who would like to square off against Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) in next November’s election for the newly drawn 23rd Congressional District is in Jamestown this week to campaign and also get a better … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2012 Election, 23rd Congressional District, Chautauqua County Democratic Committee, Congress, Leslie Danks Burke, Melissa Dobson, Nate Shinagawa, Sam Teresi, Shawn Hogan, Sue Skidmore, Tom Reed

City to Receive Less Federal Funding for Community Development

April 17, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown is receiving less money from the federal government. The City Development Department held a public hearing Monday to discuss the proposed 2012 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Project Action Plan. Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Community Development Block Grant, HOME Program, Jamestown Department of Development

Jamestown School Board to Finalize Budget Tonight

April 17, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A 2012-2013 Jamestown Public Schools budget will most likely be finalized tonight when the Jamestown School board holds its monthly meeting. Earlier this month it was learned the district would get about $324,000 more in state aid than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2012-13 Jamestown School Budget, Jamestown Public Schools

Lillian Dickson Park Meeting Set for Tonight at Eastside YMCA

April 17, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN – Another community meeting will be taking place tonight at the East Side YMCA in Jamestown. The meeting – which begins at 6:30 p.m. in the E. 2nd St. facility – is in regard to address various safety issues at Lillian Dickson Park on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Network, Creating Healthy Places, Lillian Dickson Park

Democratic Congressional Candidate to Appear in Jamestown Today

April 16, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Democratic candidate for the 23rd Congressional District will make his first appearance in Chautauqua County later today. Ithaca’s Nate Shinagawa – who serves in the Tompkins County legislature - will hold a joint news availability … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2012 Election, 23rd Congressional District, Nate Shinagawa, Sam Teresi, Tom Reed

Jamestown Man Faces Charges After Fleeing from Police

April 16, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WEST ELLICOTT - A Jamestown was sent to the county jail on $4,000 bail late last week after being arrested on several charges, including Driving While Intoxicated and fleeing from police. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say 43 year old Michael … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Ellicott Police Department, Lakewood-Busti Police Department, Police Report

City Hosts CDBG, HOME Program Public Hearing Tonight

April 16, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi and the city department of development will hold a Public Hearing this evening at 6:15 PM in city hall. The purpose of this public hearing is to provide citizens with the opportunity to comment on the proposed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Community Development Block Grant, HOME Program, Jamestown City Council, Sam Teresi

County Legislature Committees Meet this Week

April 16, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be in committee meetings all this week, starting later today. At 5:30 p.m. the County Administrative Services Committee will meet and discuss several resolutions, including a tabled resolution … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Commission on Local Government Effectiveness

Laurel Run Art Contest Deadline is Next Monday

April 16, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Area high school students can put their artistic talents to use by participating in the 2012 Laurel Run Logo Contest. The person who designs the winning entry will receive a $100 gift card to a store of his or her choosing. Laurel Run … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Laurel Run, Resource Center, TRC Foundation

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