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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Grey Fox That Bit People in Bemus Point Determined to Have Rabies

June 15, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department has confirmed that a grey fox that has bitten people in Bemus Point is rabid. The Department said the fox bit multiple people near Route 430 on Friday, June 9. The Health Department is following-up with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Point, Centers for Disease Control, Chautauqua County Health Department, Jessica Wuerstle, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Rabies

Jamestown Juneteenth Festival to Feature Three Days of Music and Activities

June 15, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

This weekend's Jamestown Juneteenth Festival is three days of music and activities in celebration of the day enslaved African Americans were emancipated in the United States. Juneteenth organizer and City Councilmember Regina Brackman said the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown Jackals, Juneteenth Festival, Juneteenth Scholarship Fund, Marsha McWilson, Regina Brackman, The Breeze Band

Free Showing of ‘Nutty Professor’ At Comedy Center for Juneteenth

June 15, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

"The Nutty Professor" will be shown for free outdoors on Monday, June 19 by the National Comedy Center. The showing of the free movie is co-sponsored by the Jamestown Human Rights Commission as part of Juneteenth. The movie starts at 7:15 p.m. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Human Rights Commission, Juneteenth, National Comedy Center, The Nutty Professor

City Council Receives Update on Parks Projects

June 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown City Council received an update Monday on various projects happening in the Parks Department. Parks Manager Dan Stone, speaking to City Council on Monday, presented a lengthy list of projects and events the Parks Department has been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, American Rescue Plan, Bergman Park, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Dan Stone, disc golf, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown Advanced Products, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Parks Department, Jamestown Splash Pad, Jamestown YMCA, Lillian Dickson Park, Nordstrom Park, Parkitects, Russell E. Diethrick Stadium, Summer Playground Program

Jamestown’s Housing Repair Mini Grant Program Application Period Starts June 19

June 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Applications for the City of Jamestown's Housing Repair Mini Grant program will be available starting Friday, June 16. Homeowners can apply for the program between June 19 and 30. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said they are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News

City of Jamestown’s Audit Process Is Being Delayed

June 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown's annual audit is being delayed. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said former Comptroller Joe Bellitto has been helping get the revenue information completed for the audit, "We're now finalizing and finishing up the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: audit, City of Jamestown, Drescher and Malecki, Eddie Sundquist, Joe Bellitto

Jamestown Mobile Market’s Begins Season Today

June 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Market's Mobile Market begins its season today. The Mobile Market brings fresh, local food to five sites around Jamestown on every Wednesday and Thursday through September 28. Jamestown Public Market Food Access Coordinator … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Abers Acres, Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY, Chautauqua County Office of the Aging, Eat Fresh Do Good CSA, Emily Le Blanc, Hidden Valley Farm, Jamestown Mobile Market, Jamestown Public Market, Lizzie Byler, SNAP Program, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Veggie Rx program

Summer Bandshell Concert Series Begins June 14 in Allen Park

June 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Summer Bandshell Concert series begins tonight in Allen Park. The Jamestown Public Schools' Middle School bands will perform at the Goranson Bandshell, starting at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Jamestown High School Band at 7:00 p.m. Pearl … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Allen Park Women’s Club, Jamestown Municipal Band, Jamestown Public Schools, Pearl City Jazz, Summer Bandshell Concert Series

United Arts Appeal Grants Awarded

June 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Six organizations and five artists have been awarded grants from the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County. Organizations receiving Project Pool Grant program funds include: · Ahira Hall Memorial Library: Aspired Arts to Inspire · Ashville … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ahira Hall Memorial Library, Ashley Ordines, Ashville Free Library, Audubon Community Nature Center, Dunkirk Public Library, Falconer Public Library, Kennedy Free Library, Marygrace Anderson, Miles Hilton, Sara Atkins, Thomas Annear, United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County

Jamestown Central Garage Project $389,000 Over Budget

June 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown's Central Garage project is around $389,000 over budget. Former Public Works Director and current Project Manager Jeff Lehman updated Jamestown City Council on the Washington Street facility project on Monday night. He … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Central Garage, Eddie Sundquist, Fleet Maintenance Building, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Lehman, NYSERDA

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