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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

JCC’s Kirk Young Leaving to Become President of Western Wyoming Community College

May 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A Wyoming news organization is reporting that JCC's Vice President of Student Affairs is taking a job at Western Wyoming Community College. Sweetwater NOW reports the Western Wyoming Community College Board of Trustees has hired Kirk Young to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Kirk Young, Western Wyoming Community College

25th Annual ‘Cents for St. Susans’ Campaign Underway

May 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 25th annual Jamestown Board of Public Utilities “Cents for St. Susan’s” campaign is underway. BPU volunteers and others hope to raise at least $32,000 this year to meet last year’s total amount raised for the soup kitchen. The BPU and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cents for St. Susan, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Rebecca Robbins, St. Susan Center

St. Luke’s Holding Interfaith Pilgrimage for Peace In Gaza Saturday

May 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

St. Luke's Episcopal Church is organizing an Interfaith Pilgrimage for Peace in Gaza walk from Mayville to Jamestown that will take place Saturday. Reverend Jessica Frederick came up with the pilgrimage walk as way to raise awareness about the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Al-Ahli Arab hospital, Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, Gaza, Interfaith Pilgrimage for Peace in Gaza, Israel-Hamas War, Jessica Frederick, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Workers’ Memorial Day Event Set for Saturday, May 4

May 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County will pay tribute to the men and women who have lost their lives while on the job this Saturday. The Workers' Memorial Day event will take place at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 4 at the Erlandson Overview Park, located at 465 Oak … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen W. Chase, Angelina Lamattina, Chautauqua County Workers Memorial Site, Chuck DeAngelo, Don Brisky, Doug Stock, Erlandson Overview Park, Grace Green Wilcox, Jack Rudy, James D. Lloyd, Jarvis Wilcox, Jeanne Ann Humm, Kenneth Schunk, Norman Kohl, Patricia Ann Grasso Bova, Thomas A. Heelas, Workers’ Memorial Day

JHS Spring Band Concert Tonight

May 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown High School’s Spring Band Concert will take place tonight. The performance will start at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. It will feature both the Concert and Symphonic bands under JHS Director of Bands Meghan Murray. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Meghan Murray

Sen. Gillibrand Announces Passage of Fentanyl Eradication & Narcotics Deterrence Act

May 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has announced the passage of the Fentanyl Eradication & Narcotics Deterrence, or FEND, Off Fentanyl Act. Gillibrand’s office said that the legislation would give the U.S. government the power to crack down on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: fentanyl, Fentanyl Eradication & Narcotics Deterrence Act, Kirsten Gillibrand

New City Park Fees Approved For Traveling Baseball, Softball Teams

May 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved new park fees for traveling baseball and softball teams. The new travel baseball and softball team fee will be $125.00 per team, per game, including practice time. It was learned during the voting session on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community Baseball, Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Kim Ecklund, park fees, Russell E. Diethrick Stadium

Jamestown BPU Retool Conference Set for June 11

May 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

This year's Jamestown BPU Retool conference theme is "Connect. Collaborate. Create Clean Energy Opportunities." The one-day conference will be held Tuesday, June 11 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron. This year’s conference theme is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ellen Ditonto, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jon M. Williams, NextCorps, ReTool Conference, Scale for ClimateTech, University of Rochester, Viridi

Events and Initiatives Planned for Mental Health Awareness Month

May 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene is spearheading a range of events and initiatives as part of Mental Health Awareness Month during the month of May. This year's theme is "Where to Start," which aims to inspire community … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Children's Mental Health Acceptance Week, Mental Health Awareness Month

JPS Kindergarten Registration Will Take Place May 7

May 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Kindergarten registration in the Jamestown Public Schools will take place Tuesday, May 7 for the 2024-25 school year Appointments to register a child for kindergarten can be made by contacting Central Registration at (716) 483-4344. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools

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