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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jamestown Police Receiving Grant For New Equipment

December 10, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Police Department is receiving a grant for new equipment. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the City has been awarded $16,754 through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. JPD will use $10,000 of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, JAG grant, Jamestown Police Department, Nick Langworthy

JHS A Cappella Choir Celebrates 100th Annual Vespers Dec. 14

December 10, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown High School A Cappella Choir is presenting its 100th annual A Cappella Vespers this Saturday, December 14. The free performance takes place at 4:00 p.m. at First Lutheran Church located at 120 Chandler Street. A good-will offering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: A Cappella Vespers, Brian Bogey, Ebba Goranson, Gail Espinoza, Jamestown High School A Cappella Choir, JHS A Cappella Choir, Julie Livengood, Norm Lydell

Health Department, Humane Society Hosting Free Rabies Clinic on Dec. 21

December 10, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Chautauqua County Humane Society are hosting a free rabies vaccination clinic on December 21. The clinic will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, December 21 at the Humane Society, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Rabies, rabies vaccination clinic

Reports Of Downed Plan Unfounded

December 9, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Reports of a plane in distress on Saturday in Mayville were unfounded. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office received a report just before 11:00 a.m. about a low flying airplane near Honeysette Road that appeared to possibly be in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Village of Mayville

Missing Hunter Found After Two Hour Search

December 9, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Sheriff's Deputies and K9 were successful in locating a missing hunter in the town of Westfield on Friday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said that a hunter was tracking a deer and became lost in the woods. He was able to contact a family … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, town of Westfield

United Way Looking for Volunteers To Help With Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

December 9, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Volunteers are needed to help the United Ways of Chautauqua County's 2025 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Through the VITA program, United Way and community volunteers provide free tax preparation services to qualifying residents. The … [Read more...]

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

Squirrel Nut Zippers Coming To The Reg on Saturday

December 9, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The swingin’ seasonal sounds of the Squirrel Nut Zippers will be roaring into Jamestown this Saturday. The iconic multi-platinum jazz rockers will be unwrapping their “An Evening with the Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan Tour,” featuring … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Squirrel Nut Zippers

NYS Asking Beaver Trappers To Trap in Wildlife Management Areas Where Beavers Causing Damage

December 9, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State is asking beaver trappers to help reduce beavers where their activity is causing damage. The State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging beaver trappers to visit specific Wildlife Management Areas and a State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: beaver trappers, Eric Maringer, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Jamestown Mayor Signs 2025 Budget, Cites Concerns

December 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund will not issue any vetos for the 2025 Budget passed by City Council. Ecklund signed the budget Thursday which includes a 3.61% tax increase, down from the original 7.79% tax increased proposed in the Executive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025 city budget, Aid and Incentives for Municipalities, American Rescue Plan, Jamestown City Council, Kim Ecklund, State Aid

Jamestown Public Market Receives $250,000 Grant

December 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Public Market has been awarded a $250,000 grant to expand the market to year-round programming. The funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers Market Promotion Program will enhance the availability and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Market, U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program

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