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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

BPU Clarifies Court Filing Over Dow Street Substation Properties Assessment

August 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is clarifying a court filing over the assessment value of the Dow Street Substation properties. BPU General Manager David Leathers said, "This week the City of Jamestown filed a petition with the State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annexation, Chautauqua County Supreme Court, David Leathers, Dow Street Substation, Falconer Central School District, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Town of Ellicott, Village of Falconer

Unitarian Church Holding Book Giveaway at Northside Neighborhood Block Sale

August 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Jamestown is holding a book giveaway during the Northside Neighborhood Block Sale. The giveaway will be held between 9:00 a.m. to noon today, August 2 and Saturday, August 3 in front of the Unitarian Church at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Northside Neighborhood Block Sale, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown

Audubon Holding Fundraiser at Southern Tier Distilling

August 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center is holding a "FriYAY!" fundraiser at Southern Tier Distilling tonight. Audubon staff and volunteers will be “guest-bartenders” from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., serving drinks to help raise money in support of ACNC’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Southern Tier Distilling

Bemus Point Restaurant Attempting To Reclaim Guinness World Record Title

August 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Bemus Point restaurant will attempt to regain its Guinness World Record title this weekend. The Village Casino is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the most chicken wings served in 24 hours between 5:00 p.m., Saturday, August 3 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Point Volunteer Fire Company, Guinness World Record, Village Casino

Post-Journal: Michael Burham Indicted On Murder, Arson Charges by Grand Jury

August 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Post-Journal reports Michael Burham has been indicted by a Grand Jury on murder and arson charges. The newspaper said Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 35-year-old Burham was indicted by a Grand Jury … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County District Attorney, Chautauqua County Grand Jury, Jason Schmidt, Kala Hodgkin, Michael Burham

Jamestown Public Schools Looking At Hiring More Library Media Specialists

August 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board President is calling on the district to hire new library media specialists for their elementary schools. Board President Paul Abbott said he and Board Vice President Joe Pawelski have met with Superintendent Dr. Kevin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Joe Pawelski, Kevin Whitaker, Paul Abbott

Mobile Lung Cancer Screening Unit In Jamestown Today

August 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A mobile lung cancer screening unit is in Jamestown providing screenings today. The City of Jamestown, Jamestown Fire Department, and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center announced the mobile unit known as Eddy – Early Detection Driven to You … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Eddy unit, Jamestown Fire Department, Mary Reid, Roswell Park Cancer Institute

TCC Community Picnics Set For Aug. 6 in Jamestown, Aug. 8 in Dunkirk

August 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The annual TCC Community Picnics are set for August 6 in Jamestown and August 8 in Dunkirk. TCC Health is holding the picnics in celebration of National Community Health Center Week. The events will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Community Helping Hands, Jamestown Mobile Market, National Community Health Center Week, Salvation Army, TCC Community Picnics, TCC Health, The Chautauqua Center, The Waterfront Foundation

Volunteers Needed for Pop Up Medical Clinic at JCC

August 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Volunteers are needed for a pop up medical clinic coming to Jamestown Community College in September. The Remote Area Medical event will take place at the Jamestown campus on September 14 through 15. RAM, backed mainly by volunteer assistance, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Remote Area Medical

New Rental Inspection Ordinance Passed by Jamestown City Council

July 31, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved a new Rental Inspection ordinance aimed at improving rental housing in the city. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk stated at a previous Council meeting that the ordinance goes hand in hand with a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chautauqua County Health Department, Crystal Surdyk, food truck ordinance, Greenman Pederson, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Roofing, lead paint rental registry, Lead Poisoning, Lisa Schmidtfrerick-Miller, Rental Inspection Ordinance, Tony Dolce

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