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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Two Chautauqua County Organizations Receiving Art Service Inc. Grant Funding

April 10, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two Chautauqua County organizations are receiving funding through Arts Services Inc. The Chautauqua Community Music Project and the Fenton History Center are part of 23 organizations receiving a portion of $44,500 in Give for Greatness … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arts Services Inc., Chautauqua Community Music Project, Fenton History Center, Give for Greatness Funding

Free Rabies Clinic in Falconer Scheduled for April 22

April 10, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A free rabies clinic will be held in the village of Falconer on Saturday, April 22. The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Chautauqua County Humane Society will hold the clinic from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Village of Falconer Highway … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Rabies Clinic

Rep. Langworthy Meets With Sheriff Quattrone, Tours Public Safety Facilities in Mayville

April 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Nick Langworthy met with Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone and toured public safety facilities in Mayville on a visit to the county. Langworthy said it's important for him to familiarize himself with the institutions he … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Jail, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Unsolved Crimes Unit, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Jim Quattrone, Nick Langworthy

The City of Jamestown is Holding Its Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 8

April 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown Parks Department will hold its Annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday in Allen Park. The free event is for children ages 12 and under and will take place at 11:00 a.m. in the upper level of the park where the playgrounds are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Allen Park Women’s Club, Dan Stone, Easter Egg Hunt, Frewsburg Soccer Club, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Pro Hardware

Town of Busti Bicentennial Celebrations Kick Off This Month

April 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The town of Busti will begin its bicentennial celebrations this month. The town first incorporated in 1823 and is named after Paul Busti, who came here from Philadelphia where he worked for the Holland Land Company. Bicentennial activities … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Busti Bicentennial, Busti Fire Department, Busti Fire Department Auxiliary, Dale Robbins, Jesse Robbins, Norman Carlson, Paul Busti, Town of Busti

JCC Offering High School Students Grant for Summer Class

April 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College is offering high school students a grant to cover summer tuition costs. The Educational Advancement for Regional Neighbors (EARN) grant covers the cost of tuition for one summer course at JCC. This grant is available to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Educational Advancement for Regional Neighbors grant, Jamestown Community College

BPU Yard Waste Site Opens Saturday, April 8

April 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Yard Waste Site reopens for the season this Saturday, April 8. Hours for the Yard Waste Site this year are 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays, April 8, through November 11; and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Yard Waste Site

U.S. Senator Schumer Calls for Federal Action Following Dozens of ‘Swatting’ Calls to Schools in NYS

April 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for Federal action following a slew of "swatting" calls to schools in New York State over the past week. Schumer said 36 of these "swatting" calls falsely reporting a mass shooting resulted in police … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chuck Schumer, Federal Bureau of Investigations, swatting calls

Human Rights Commission Co-Sponsoring Juneteenth Movie Event with National Comedy Center

April 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Human Rights Commission has approved funding to co-sponsor with the National Comedy Center a Juneteenth event. The National Comedy Center is planning to show "The Nutty Professor" starring Eddie Murphy on Monday, June 19. HRC member … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Human Rights Commission, Juneteenth, Kim Knight, National Comedy Center, Theresa Baginski

Mayor Sundquist Discussed Workforce Development Concerns With Representatives in Washington D.C.

April 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist discussed workforce development concerns with representatives in Washington D.C. on a recent trip. Sundquist was in the nation's capitol for the National League of Cities' lobby day where he was able to meet with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chuck Schumer, Eddie Sundquist, Essential Air Service, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Jamestown City Council, National League of Cities, Nick Langworthy, SNAP Program, Workforce Development

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