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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

14 Projects Receive $175,000 Total From Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth

May 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth has awarded 14 economic development grants totaling $175,000. The funding supports economic development projects that focus on revitalization and long-term strategic investment throughout … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Rails to Trails, Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation, Dream It, Dream It Do It, Dream It Do It Western New York, Jamestown Department of Development, Ralph C. Wilson, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Village of Sherman

Water Recreationist Reminded To ‘Clean. Drain. Dry’ Boats, Gear To Prevent Spread of Invasive Species

May 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Those going out on area waters are reminded to “Clean. Drain. Dry” boats, trailers, fishing gear, and other equipment to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said that boaters … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Lefton, aquatic invasive species, Eurasian watermilfoil, hydrilla, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, round goby, State Office of Parks, State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation, Watercraft Inspection Steward Program, zebra mussels

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Returns $1.5 Million In Tax Refunds To County Residents

May 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Way of Chautauqua County returned more than $1.5 million in tax refunds to the community through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Each year, county residents who qualify can have their taxes prepared at no cost … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: United Way of Chautauqua County, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

North County Woman Honored With 2025 NYS Senate ‘Women of Distinction’ Award

May 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Retired educator and civic leader Gail Miller has been honored as a 2025 recipient of the New York State Senate’s "Women of Distinction" award. Senator George Borrello nominated Miller for the award, which recognizes women who have made … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gail Miller, George Borrello, New York State Senate, NYS Senate Women of Distinction

Prendergast Landing Project Receives $721,704 In Restore NY Funding

May 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Prendergast Landing project has received $721,704 in Restore New York funding. The City of Jamestown had applied for $2 million for the $2.7 million project that’s located at 106-108 Fairmount Avenue. Jade Empire LLC has proposed renovating … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, City of Jamestown, Consolidated Funding Application, Jade Empire LLC, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, Prendergast Landing Project, Rahsaan Graham, Restore New York

Memorial Day Services To Take Place Over Next Week

May 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Several services are on the schedule as part of Memorial Day this weekend. Memorial Day honors and mourns the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Blue Star Mothers will host a Gold Star Parents … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cuban Missile Crisis, Jack A. Anderson, Lake Erie New York Chapter 4 Blue Star Mothers, Lake View Cemetery, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Parade, United States Armed Forces, Veterans Park, Vietnam War

Unitarian Church Giving Away Books During Memorial Day Parade

May 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown will have their annual book giveaway during Jamestown's Memorial Day Parade. The giveaway will be held at Christ First United Methodist Church near Lakeview Cemetery. Adults and children who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christ First United Methodist Church, Memorial Day Parade, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown

Jamestown BPU Closed Monday, Garbage-Recycling Schedule Delayed One Day

May 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Due to the holiday, Monday’s regular garbage and recycling collection will be delayed until Tuesday, May 27.  In the same way, Tuesday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Memorial Day, Yard Waste Site

Audubon Nature Center Free On Memorial Day

May 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center will be open for free on Memorial Day. Admission to the three-story Nature Center building will be free from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 26. People will be able to see interactive displays, a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Memorial Day

Jamestown Area Community Orchestra To Perform Saturday

May 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Area Community Orchestra will hold their Spring concert this Saturday, May 24. The performance will take place at 4:00 p.m. at First Covenant Church, located at 520 Spring Street. Conducted by John Cross, the orchestra's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Area Community Orchestra, John Cross, Marci Johnson

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