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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Chautauqua Institution’s Opera Program To Be Pared Down

July 21, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution's opera program will be pared down in the coming years. The Institution said due to attendance still being down after the return to full programming in 2022 after the pandemic, in addition to the rising cost of labor, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Opera Company, Michael Hill

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day To Be Held July 22 in Mayville

July 21, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A County-sponsored Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day is set for Saturday, July 22 in the town of Chautauqua. The event, hosted by the County Department of Public Facilities, will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Town of Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities, Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day

40th Annual World Series of Wheels on for Saturday, July 22

July 21, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 40th Annual World Series of Wheels will take place this Saturday, July 22. The event will be held 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Bergman Park. It features antique cars, sport cars, street rods, power sports, motorcycles, trucks and other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Babe Ruth World Series of Wheels, Bergman Park, Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series

‘Glow Your Mind’ 5K Run-Walk for Suicide Prevention Set for Saturday

July 21, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County is holding its annual "Glow Your Mind" 5k run-walk on Saturday, July 22nd. Registration begins at 7:00 p.m. with the run starting at 8:30 p.m. at the Northwest Arena in downtown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carri Raynor, GLOW Your Mind 5K Run/Walk, Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County, The Sprinkle Cone

Fly-In Breakfast At Dunkirk Airport Set for Sunday, July 23

July 21, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A Fly-In Breakfast is being held at the Chautauqua County Airport in Dunkirk on Sunday. The Rotary Club of Dunkirk-Fredonia is hosting the annual fundraiser that features private aircraft pilots from New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and elsewhere … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dunkirk Airport, Rotary Club of Dunkirk-Fredonia

JCC Union Requesting College Support In Contract Approval

July 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College Service Administration is asking the JCC Board of Trustees for help in getting a new contract approved. The union, which includes administrative and maintenance staff, has been without a contract since August … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Daniel DeMarte, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Community College Service Administration, JCC Board of Trustees, Jeff Keppel, NYSUT

Cannabis Farmers Will Now Have A Way to Sell Directly To People in NYS

July 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Cannabis farmers will now have a way to sell product directly to consumers in New York State. The State Cannabis Control Board approved a Cannabis Grower Showcase Initiative at its monthly meeting that is meant to help growers sell product … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: cannabis, Cannabis Conditional Cultivator Licenses, Cannabis Grower Showcase Initiative, CAURD, Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary License, Jennifer Gilbert-Jenkins, John Kagia, New York State Office of Cannabis Management, State Cannabis Control Board, The Cannabis Association of New York

City Council Approves Grant Application Requests

July 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council approved four state grant application requests for funding at a special meeting Monday. Council approved a request by the Jamestown Housing Authority to apply for $500,000 in Consolidated Funding Application monies to assist … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River Central/Eastern Brownfield Opportunity Area, Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation, Consolidated Funding Application, Doug Champ, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Housing Authority, Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration study, Wastewater Treatment Facility Tertiary Filters Improvement Project

County Health Department Unveils New Mobile Health Vehicle

July 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department's new Mobile Health vehicle was on display at an open house in Mayville Wednesday. Chief Medical Officer and Interim Public Health Director Dr. Michael Faulk said the county received funding in 2021 from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Fair, Chautauqua County Health Department, Epidemiology Laboratory Capacity (ELC) Reopening Schools grant, Michael Faulk, Mobile Health Vehicle

Jamestown Police Community Meeting At Jackson-Taylor Park Tonight

July 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Police Department's Community Meetings continue at Jackson-Taylor Park tonight. The meeting at 6:00 p.m. is being held in conjunction with the Jamestown Department of Development. The public is invited to attend to share concerns … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Police Department

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