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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

More Than $2.1 Million In State Roadwork Coming To Chautauqua County

December 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County will receive more than $2.1 million to make highways more resilient to extreme weather. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding as part of $100 million statewide for projects in 70 locations. In Chautauqua County, $1.4 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Federal Infrastructure Transportation Bill, Kathy Hochul

Jingle and Mingle Festival, Christmas Parade This Saturday in Jamestown

December 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The holiday season will be on display in downtown Jamestown this Saturday with the annual Jingle and Mingle Winter Festival and the annual holiday parade. Events begin at 2:00 p.m. downtown on Tracy Plaza with horse and carriage rides, a character … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Collaborative Children's Solutions, Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade, Jingle and Mingle Winter Festival

Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club Receives Grant to Purchase New Equipment

December 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club has been awarded a grant to purchase new equipment. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $143,231 Rural Business Development Grant to the club. This funding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club, Nick Langworthy, Rural Business Development Grant, Snowmobile

Jamestown’s Holiday Lights Contest Is Underway

December 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Nominations are being sought for the City of Jamestown's Holiday Lights Contest. The contest is open to all residential properties within the city and gives folks who deck their homes in festive décor for a chance to win a ShopLocalCHQ gift … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, City of Jamestown's Holiday Lights Contest, Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, ShopLocalCHQ gift card, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union

Lake Effect Snow Storm To Bring 10 to 18 Inches of Snow To County, Closes Schools

December 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Lake Effect Snow Storm could bring 10 to 18 inches of snow to Chautauqua County by Saturday. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties until 4:00 a.m. Saturday. Heavy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Closings, Lake Effect Snow, Lake Effect Snow Warning, National Weather Service in Buffalo

Empty Bowl Event to Benefit Jamestown Mobile Market, St. Susan To Be Held Saturday

December 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

St. Luke's Episcopal Church will host its Third Annual Empty Bowl event this Saturday. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on December 7 in the Undercroft of St. Luke's Episcopal Church and features hundreds of hand-crafted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ashville General Store, Empty Bowl Project, Jamestown Mobile Market, Labyrinth Press Company, Luke Fodor, Mary Beth Southwick, Nick Weith, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, St. Susan's Center

ArtScape Jamestown Invites Local Artists To Submit Work for 2025 Public Art Program

December 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ArtScape Jamestown is inviting local artists to submit their work for the 2025 ArtScape public art program. The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is partnering with Chautauqua Art Gallery, Pearl City Clay House and the City of Jamestown Parks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: ArtScape Jamestown, Chautauqua Art Gallery, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Pearl City Clay House

The Relief Zone To Hold Tree Lighting Tonight

December 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Relief Zone Community Youth Center will host its annual Memorial Tree Lighting Event tonight. The free holiday event will take place at 6:00 p.m. at the Relief Zone Community Youth Center located at 5 Frew Run Street in Frewsburg. To-go … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: The Relief Zone, Town of Carroll

More Lake Effect Snow Headed To Chautauqua County

December 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

More lake effect snow is headed to Chautauqua County. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning that goes into effect at 7:00 p.m. tonight and runs until 4:00 a.m. Saturday, December 7. The clipper system — a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lake Effect Snow, Lake Effect Snow Warning, National Weather Service in Buffalo

JPS Teachers Are Piloting Two New Math Books

December 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Public School District is currently piloting two new math curriculum programs. Assistant Superintendent for Instruction & School Improvement Tina Sandstrom said this began in December 2023 with the creation of a steering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Michelle Buccola, Tina Sandstrom

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