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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Four Catholic Churches To Be Closed, Sold in South County

September 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Saints Peter and Paul Church in downtown Jamestown will be closed and sold. This is according to a social media post by Catholic Neighbors in Faith Family of Parishes Rev. Paul Cygan. The post, made late on Monday night, stated that the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, Catholic Neighbors in Faith Family of Parishes, Our Lady of Loreto, Our Lady of Snows, Our Lady of Victory, Paul Cygan, Sacred Heart, SS Peter and Paul Church, St. James, St. John's Church, St. Patrick Church

County Executive Wendel Opposes Amendments To Freshwater Wetlands Act

September 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel is opposing the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s proposed amendments to the Freshwater Wetlands Act. The amendments, which include a repeal and replacement of 6 NYCRR Part 664 on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Freshwater Wetlands Act, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, PJ Wendel

Robert H. Jackson Center Selects Inaugural Director of Programs

September 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Robert H. Jackson Center has selected Elizabeth Hosier as its inaugural Director of Programs. The Director of Programs will be responsible for designing and curating educational programs, workshops, lectures, and events in alignment with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Elizabeth Hosier, Robert H. Jackson, Robert H. Jackson Center

45th Annual Fall Festival of Bands This Saturday

September 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown High School Marching Band will host its 45th Annual Fall Festival of Bands this Saturday. The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. at Strider Field. The JHS Marching Band will perform their 2024 show “At the Copa.” The Fall … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Eisenhower High School Marching Band, Falconer-Frewsburg Marching Band, Fall Festival of Bands, Jamestown High School Marching Band

City Councilmember Questions If Short-Term Rental Laws Needed In Jamestown

September 10, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown City Councilmember is questioning whether the City should pass laws about short-term rentals. Council member Brent Sheldon, speaking at the Housing Committee, cited a news article he saw about Governor Kathy Hochul needing to decide to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Airbnb, Brent Sheldon, City Council Housing Committee, City of Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown City Council, Kathy Hochul, Michelle Hinchey, short-term rentals, Town of Ellicott, Village of Lakewood, zoning code

Homeless Conversation Set for Thursday, Sept. 12

September 10, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A conversation on the unhoused will take place Thursday, September 12 at the Robert H. Jackson Center. The YWCA Jamestown and Jamestown Justice Coalition are co-sponsoring the event that will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. JJC Coordinator … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bonnie Weber, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., City of Jamestown, Dodi McIntyre, Homeless, Jamestown Justice Coalition, Joy Fellowship Church, Justin Hubbard, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, Robert H. Jackson Center, Steven Cobb, YWCA Jamestown, YWCA Jamestown Women of Achievement Awards

Ceremony To Honor 9-11 Victims Set for Wednesday

September 10, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County will hold a ceremony Wednesday to honor the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The ceremony will be hosted by the American Legion and will take place at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 11 in front of the Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: September 11

Suicide Prevention Alliance Has Two Events Set For National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

September 10, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County is organizing two events as part of National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County Director Carri Raynor said, "Suicide Prevention Month is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carri Raynor, GLOW Your Mind 5K Run/Walk, Jackson-Taylor Park, National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, Out of Darkness Walk, Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County

Sidewalk, Parking Lot Work Underway at Chautauqua County Government’s Mayville Campus

September 10, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Work has started on Chautauqua County Government's Mayville campus to improve sidewalks and repave the parking lots. The initial phase of the project will take place in front of the Hall R. Clothier (HRC) Building, starting on the Department of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles, Chautauqua County Government, Gerace Office Building, Hall R. Clothier Building, Mayville

Rand Precision Machining Donating $10,400 to Jamestown Police Department

September 9, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Rand Precision Machining has donated $10,400 toward equipment for the Jamestown Police Department. Jamestown City Council will review two resolutions to accept the funds from the manufacturer that would go toward purchasing five simunition … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Earline and George Dickey, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown Area Midget Football League, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Police Department SWAT Team, Law Enforcement Technology Grant, Rand Precision Machining, Tim Jackson, Tom Fisher

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