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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

RTPI’s CEO Arthur Pearson To Retire

April 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Roger Tory Peterson Institute has announced that CEO Arthur Pearson will retire at the end of 2025. Pearson has led RTPI for more than five years. As RTPI’s Board of Directors begins the search for a new CEO, Pearson will continue to lead … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arthur Pearson, Courtney Disston, Disston Search, Roger Tory Peterson Institute

YWCA Jamestown Seeking Nominations For Women Of Achievement Awards

April 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The YWCA Jamestown is seeking nominations for the 28th Annual Women of Achievement Awards. The awards dinner will be held Friday, August 1 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron. The event honors women in Chautauqua County whose professional, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jacqueline Cook, Kirsten Holmberg, YWCA Jamestown, YWCA Jamestown Women of Achievement Awards

Jamestown BPU Closed Good Friday

April 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities offices will be closed on Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday. The Customer Service Office will reopen for business at 9:00 a.m. Monday, April 21. Garbage and recycling will be picked up on its … [Read more...]

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

Sen. Borrello Introduces Bill To Allow NYS Produced Wines To Be Sold In Grocery Stores

April 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello has introduced legislation that would allow New York grocery stores to sell New York State-produced wines. He said the proposal is intended to support family farms and local vintners and boost New York’s wine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: George Borrello, Wine

JCC Announces Creation Of Dr. Dan Courtine Engineering and Workforce Development Endowment

April 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College has announced the Dr. Dan Courtine Engineering and Workforce Development Endowment in memory of the former Engineering professor at the college. Known as a favorite mentor among students for his relatable and unassuming … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carissa Bentley, Dan Courtine, Dr. Dan Courtine Engineering and Workforce Development Endowment, Jamestown Community College, JCC Foundation, Tim Griffin

TRC’s Rhonda Howard Receives IDEA Award From Business First

April 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Resource Center’s Human Resources Director has received an IDEA Award from Buffalo Business First. Rhonda Howard was recently recognized during the magazine’s IDEA Awards event. She was one of 20 people from throughout the eight-county … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Lowe, Beth Jermain, Business First, Business First IDEA Award, Jessica Smith, Phillips Lytle LLP, Rhonda Howard, The Resource Center

‘JCC’s Got Talent’ Set for April 23

April 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

"JCC’s Got Talent” hits the Scharmann Theatre stage at Jamestown Community College on April 23. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. next Wednesday and is open to the public. Admission is $3 at the door. The event is co-sponsored by JCC’s Phi Theta … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Heather Metzger, Jamestown Community College, JCC Student Senate, JCC’s Got Talent, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Renee Funke, Robert Lee Scharmann Theatre

Two Screenings of ‘Paddington In Peru’ Coming To The Reg

April 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna will show a matinee of “Paddington in Peru” today and a replay of the film Friday night. When Paddington discovers his beloved Aunt Lucy has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears, he and the Brown family head to the wilds of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Paddington in Peru, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Prendergast Library To Undergo More Construction

April 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The James Prendergast Library is getting ready for construction inside its facility which is affecting where some programs are being held for the next month or so. The project is being funded through the state’s Library Construction Program with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Prendergast Library, Jennifer Champ, Lenna Foundation, New York State Aid for Library Construction, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation

Olean Man Indicted For Role In Jamestown Drug Conspiracy

April 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An Olean man has been indicted for his role in a Jamestown drug conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced 39-year old Chauncy Robinson, also known as Cbear, has been charged by a federal grand jury with narcotics conspiracy. If found … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andres Pizzaro Campos, Chauncy Robinson, Cindy Frank, Edward Leeper, Jaquez Thomas, Joseph Thayer, Joseph Zaso, Joshua Violanti, Latika Saintkitts, Louis Testani, Max Pizzaro Campos, Michael DiGiacomo, U.S. District Court

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