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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

NY Power Authority Rep To Speak at ReTool ’24 Conference

May 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A New York Power Authority representative will be a featured speaker at the ReTool'24 Conference. Jamestown BPU Business Development Coordinator Ellen Ditonto said NYPA Senior Vice President for Customer Solutions Maribel Cruz-Brown will one of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Electrovaya, Ellen Ditonto, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Maribel Cruz-Brown, New York Power Authority, Niagara Power Project, ReTool Conference

New Dairy Cattle Livestock Exhibition Recommendations Issued To Minimize Avian Flu Transmission

May 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New recommendations have been issued to minimize Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza transmission at dairy cattle livestock exhibitions. Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: dairy cattle, highly pathogenic avian influenza, Richard Ball, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Jamestown Tarp Skunks Home Opener May 30

May 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Tarp Skunks season starts Thursday, May 30. The home opener against the Batavia Muckdogs will start at 6:30 p.m. at Russell E. Diethrick Stadium. There will be a pregame tailgate concert by the Porcelain Bus Drivers. More … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Batavia Muckdogs, Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Russell E. Diethrick Stadium

Firefighter Injured In House Fire Caused by Discarded Matches

May 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A firefighter was injured while responding to a house fire on Allen Street Sunday. Jamestown Fire crews were called to 71 Allen around 10:30 a.m. for smoke in a basement apartment. Fire was found in two different apartments. All residents and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 71 Allen Street Fire, American Red Cross, Jamestown Fire Department

JFD Responds to Fire On Dearing

May 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Fire Fighters responded to 11 Dearing Avenue on Saturday for a fire. Responding fire crews found fire at the rear of the house from the first floor to the roof. The resident escaped safety with no injuries and firefighters were able to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 11 Dearing Avenue Fire, Jamestown Fire Department

Chautauqua Lake Symposium Set for Sunday, June 2

May 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A symposium about the health and sustainability of Chautauqua Lake is set for this coming weekend. The Chautauqua Lake Symposium will take place on Sunday, June 2 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron. The forum will have a meet and greet … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allison Hrycik, Andy Goodell, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Symposium, George Borrello, Jefferson Project, Julie Barrett O'Neill, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, PJ Wendel, Sean Mahar

Seneca Nation Receives $308,288 Transportation Safety Grants

May 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Seneca Nation of Indians is receiving two grants to enhance transportation safety initiatives. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the grants, totaling $308,288, are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Tribal Transportation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Nick Langworthy, Seneca Nation of Indians, Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund, U.S. Department of Transportation

JPS Eighth Graders Participate in ‘Taste of Tech’ Event at Hewes BOCES Educational Center

May 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Hundreds of Jamestown Public Schools eighth graders recently participated in the "Taste of Tech" events held at the Hewes Educational Center. Students spent two hours rotating between three Career & Technical Education programs of their choice … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alissa Rinaldo, Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Hewes Educational Center, Jamestown Public Schools, Taste of Tech

Chautauqua Hospice To Hold Annual Butterfly Release Memorial Service on June 1

May 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care will hold its annual Memorial Service & Butterfly Release on Saturday, June 1. The service will take place at 1:00 p.m. at the CHPC Lakewood office and online. It will feature a reflection on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, Jamie Probst

Mayville Man Arrested On Arson Charges For Fulton St. Fire

May 24, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Mayville man has been arrested on arson charges for a recent fire on Fulton Street. Jamestown Police report Jamestown Fire and Alstar Ambulance responded to a fire at a condemned residence at 234 Fulton Street the morning of Sunday, May … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 234 Fulton Street, Alstar Ambulance Services, Arson, Eric Courtier, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department

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