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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Municipal Band Performs Final Concert of the Season Tonight

August 14, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Municipal Band will have their final performance of the Summer Bandshell Concert series tonight in Allen Park. Tonight's concert will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the Goranson Bandshell. The theme is "Director's Choice" and will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Goranson Bandshell, Jamestown Municipal Band, Summer Bandshell Concert Series

NYS Says Chautauqua Lake Bridge Safe

August 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State is emphasizing the safety of the Chautauqua Lake Bridge following a social media post over the weekend that suggested otherwise. A public post made by Southwestern New York Building and Construction Trades Council President Steven … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake Bridge, George Borrello, New York State Department of Transportation, Southwestern New York Building and Construction Trades Council, Steven Thorpe, Susan Surdej

Sinclairville Woman Charged With Arson

August 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Sinclairville woman has been charged with arson in a house fire that happened in July. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said fire crews responded on July 23 to a fully involved house fire at 38 East Avenue in the village of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arson, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Sinclairville, Vicki Rumsey

Poland Volunteer Fire Company Receives FEMA Grant

August 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The volunteer fire department in the town of Poland is receiving federal funding. The Kuyahoora Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. has been granted $63,585.71 through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Kuyahoora Volunteer Ambulance Corps Inc., Town of Poland, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Dunkirk Receives Grant For Community Forest Management Plan

August 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Dunkirk has received a grant to implement a community forest management plan. The $122,446 is coming from the Urban and Community Forestry Grants funded by the U.S. Forest Service through the Inflation Reduction Act. The State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Dunkirk, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, state Urban and Community Forestry grant program, U.S. Forest Service

JCC’s College Connections Program Accreditation Renewed

August 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Accreditation Commission of the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships has reaffirmed accreditation to the College Connections program at Jamestown Community College. College Connections partners JCC with area school districts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Accreditation Commission of the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships, College Connections, Jade Barber, Jamestown Community College

Times-Union: Chautauqua County Man Suing State DOCCS, Seeking Protective Custody

August 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio 5 Comments

The Albany Times Union reports as Chautauqua County man serving time for manslaughter is suing the state corrections department, seeking to be placed in permanent protective custody. 35-year old Daniel Hyers is serving 25 years after being … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anne Marie McGrath, Clinton Correctional Facility, Coxsackie Correctional Facility, Daniel Hyers, Eastern Correctional Facility, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, U.S. District Court in Albany, Wende Correctional Facility

WIC Recipients Eligible For $50 In Farmers’ Market Coupons

August 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) can receive double the benefits to spend at participating farmers’ markets. Eligible individuals can visit their local WIC clinic to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, New York State Department of Health, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, U.S. Department of Agriculture, WIC program

Chautauqua County Grape & Grain Trail Marketing Campaign Underway

August 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new marketing campaign has launched that focuses on Chautauqua County's craft beverage and wine producers. The “Chautauqua County Grape & Grain Trail” is a collaboration between the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Grape and Grain Trail, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua County Visitor's Bureau, Empire State Development, New York State Division of Tourism, Paperkite, Regional Economic Development Council Initiative

Hunting, Trapping Licenses Now Available for 2024-25 Season

August 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Hunting and trapping licenses and Deer Management Permits (DMPs) for the 2024-25 season are now on sale in New York State. The sale kicks off the first time that all hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and associated tags will be printed on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Hunting, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Sean Mahar

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