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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Young to Introduce NRG Legislation Today in Senate

March 28, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY – Although the Senate’s proposal to keep the Dunkirk NRG plant operating is not in the final state budget agreement, Senator Cathy Young is continuing her push to resolve the issue. The Olean Republican said she is introducing stand-alone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Andy Goodell, Cathy Young, NRG, ReCharge NY

Jamestown Public Schools to Finalize Budget in April

March 28, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Public Schools District remains in a holding pattern when it comes to producing a final budget. That’s according to an article in today’s Jamestown Post-Journal, which says that while the state has reached an agreement on … [Read more...]

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

WCA to Announce 2012 Physician of the Year

March 28, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - WCA Hospital will hold a special Doctors’ Day Celebration Luncheon today, with the prestigious “2012 Physician of the Year” Award being announced. The Physician of the Year is an honor given annually to one outstanding physician in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Physician of the Year, WCA Hospital

Jamestown City Council Hears from Concerned Library Patrons

March 27, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Members of the Jamestown City Council had an opportunity Monday night to learn firsthand about the concerns some residents have with the James Prendergast Library. More than 20 people were in attendance for the monthly city council voting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Prendergast Library, Jamestown City Council, Vince DeJoy

City Reapportionment Process to Begin Next Month

March 27, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council Monday night acted on several resolutions, including one that calls for the establishment of a reapportionment commission. Ten years ago, the reapportionment process became embroiled in partisan politics after … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Reapportionment, Jamestown City Council, Tony Dolce

County Reapportionment Commission Meets Tonight

March 27, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Meanwhile, the first meeting of the Chautauqua County Reapportionment Commission will get underway tonight in Mayville. The independent panel, comprised of two county legislators and six residents, will work to redraw county lines that are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: County Reapportionment, David Sheppard, Kevin Sanvich, Larry Barmore, Michael Haddad, Minda Rae Amiran, Ray Rusboldt, Sharon Kaminski, Tom DeJoe

Jamestown School Board Meets Tonight

March 27, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board will hold its monthly meeting tonight at the administrative offices on Martin Rd. Officials are expected to continue the effort to finalize a 2012-13 school year budget. The $77.74-million spending plan calls … [Read more...]

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

Interclub Council Names Jane Winter its 2012 ‘Woman of the Year’

March 27, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Interclub Council has named its 2012 Woman of the Year. During a ceremony last night at the Marvin Community House, the organization announced that Jane Winter was this year’s recipient. Winter is a longtime member of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Interclub Council, Jane Winter, Marvin Community House

Jamestown Interclub Council to Announce 2012 Woman of the Year

March 26, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Interclub Council will be making a special announcement later today in downtown Jamestown. The organization will announce the recipient of its 56th Annual Woman of the Year. The announcement will take place during the Woman … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Interclub Council, Woman of the Year

Italian American Charity Golf Association Donates $50,000 to WCA Hospital

March 26, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Italian American (IA) Charity Golf Association recently presented WCA Hospital with a $50,000 check. The money came from  the organization’s 2011 IA golf tournament. This is the second installment of a three-year, $150,000 pledge to continue the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Italian American Charity Golf Association, WCA Hospital

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