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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Hotel Jamestown Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary This Week

December 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The historic Hotel Jamestown will celebrate its 100th anniversary celebration this Thursday. The event will be held at noon, December 5th in the Crystal Ballroom. It will feature a lunch and a panel discussion led by local historian and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bruce Battler, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Dennis Webster, Greg Peterson, Hotel Jamestown, Jamestown Hotel, Jamestown Housing Authority, Mike Goldman, Randy Anderson, Scott Kindberg, WJTN

Chautauqua County 4H Member Wins At The 2024 Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup

December 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Chautauqua County teenager is a winner at the 2024 Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Program announced that 4-H member Charlotte Couchman competed in the Public Speaking division of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup, 4-H, Charlotte Couchman, Chautauqua County Junior Trail Riders 4-H Club, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County

New Yorkers Urged To Prepare For Winter Weather Over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend

November 27, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New Yorkers are urged to take proper precautions ahead of winter weather expected to impact parts of the state beginning tonight through Thanksgiving Day and continuing through the weekend. Winter Storm Watches have been issued from Friday through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, Thanksgiving, Winter Storm Watch

Chautauqua Institution Receives $4.7 Million For Research, Infrastructure Investments on Chautauqua Lake

November 27, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Chautauqua Institution is receiving a $4.7 million grant to sustain scientific research and related infrastructure investments on Chautauqua Lake. Institution President Michael Hill said the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Lake, Harmful Algal Blooms, Michael Hill, New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation

Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Less Than 2023

November 27, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The annual Thanksgiving feast will cost you less than last year, but it will still be more expensive than before the pandemic. That's according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 39th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey. The survey provides … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Farm Bureau Federation, Thanksgiving

‘Light Up The Point’ Event Coming To Bemus Point on Saturday

November 27, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Bemus Point's "Light Up The Point" event is happening this Saturday. From noon to 7:00 p.m., visitors can enjoy a Holiday Market in the Skillmans/EBC parking lot, featuring a variety of vendors, including kettle corn. Additionally, Bemus Point … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Point, Bemus Point Light Up The Point

Audubon Participating in Small Business Saturday

November 27, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center and the Blue Heron Gift Shop are also participating in Small Business Saturday on November 30. The center will offer free hot cocoa and cookies, free admission, and discounts in the gift shop and on new Nature … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Small Business Saturday

Jamestown BPU Will Be Closed Thanksgiving Through Nov. 29

November 27, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Board of Public Utilities offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of Thanksgiving. The Customer Service Office reopens for business at 9 a.m. Monday, December 2. Garbage and recycling … [Read more...]

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

Jamestown City Council Passes 2025 Budget With 3.6% Tax Increase

November 26, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved a budget for 2025 with a 3.6% tax increase. This tax increase is half of what was initially proposed in Mayor Kim Ecklund's executive budget. Council passed nine amendments to the executive budget. Those … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025 city budget, American Rescue Plan, American Rescue Plan Act, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Human Rights Commission, Kim Ecklund, Tony Dolce

Chautauqua CARES Receives $1.3 Million To Support Those With Substance Use Disorders

November 26, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A county-wide collaboration to improve support services for people with substance use disorders has received $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Justice. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua CARES Program, Chautauqua Comprehensive Addiction Response and Evaluation System, Chuck Schumer, Jim Quattrone, Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Department of Justice

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