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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services Merger Complete

March 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The merging of the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Division of Social Services has been completed. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel announced the new department will be known as the Chautauqua County Department of Mental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carmelo Hernandez, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, Chautauqua County Department of Social Services, Patricia Brinkman, PJ Wendel

Falconer Man Indicted in Kidnapping, Death by Federal Grand Jury

March 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Falconer man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for a kidnapping that resulted in a death. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Adler said according to the complaint, on May 27, 2014, 36-year old Anthony Neubauer kidnapped an individual … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anthony Neubauer, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, FBI, Harry Snellings, Jamestown Police Department, Jeremiah McCarthy, Joseph Anthony, Joseph D. Anthony, Michael Adler, The Bullfrog Hotel, Tony Neubauer, Tony Nuebauer

City Council To Decide on Hiring 8 New Firefighters at Voting Session

March 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will decide whether to move forward with hiring eight firefighters using federal grant funds. The City of Jamestown received $1.8 million in Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program funds for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, American Rescue Plan, Bill Reynolds, Bird Bike Share, bus stop arm camera program, BusPatrol, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Jackson-Taylor, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Salary Review Commission, Jamestown Splash Pad, pickleball, Roseland Park, SAFER grant, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Program, Willard Park

Sen. Borrello Urges State Parole Board to Reconsider Release of Edward Kindt

March 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello is urging the State Parole Board to reconsider the approval of the release of a man who killed a Salamanca woman. Edward Kindt was convicted of the rape and murder of Penny Brown on Mother's Day in 1999. Because he … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Edward Kindt, George Borrello, New York State Legislature, Penny Brown, Penny’s Law, State Parole Board

COI, Legal Assistance of WNY Receive Funding Through HUD

March 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two Chautauqua County agencies will receive a total of $250,000 under the Fair Housing Initiatives Program. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. and Legal Assistance of Western New York … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Fair Housing Initiatives Program, Legal Assistance of Western New York, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Jamestown Youth Baseball Sign-Ups Extended to March 31

March 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department is extending sign ups for City Rec Youth Baseball until Friday, March 31, 2023. The program is open to youth ages 7 to 12 years old. The age determination date is April 30, 2023. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Rec Baseball League, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department

Kim Ecklund Formally Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Jamestown

March 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio 4 Comments

Kim Ecklund said, "It takes a village" as she formally announced her candidacy for mayor of Jamestown. The Republican endorsed candidate, speaking before a packed room of supporters and elected officials, said this is about doing what's right, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 Elections, American Rescue Plan, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Kim Ecklund, SAFER grant, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Program

Chautauqua County Executive Wendel: County is On ‘The Precipice of Greatness’

March 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said the county is "on the precipice of greatness" in his  State of the County address. Wendel said the 2022 contribution to the general fund balance was $19.4 million, "This contribution is created in part by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brooks Memorial Hospital, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua County Department of Social Services, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department, Chautauqua Lake, Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Program, Kathy Hochul, Medical Assistance Treatment, PJ Wendel, South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District, State of the County

Jamestown BPU Pursuing $12 Million Grant to Create a Microgrid

March 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is pursuing a $12 million grant through the U.S. Department of Energy to create a microgrid. BPU Transmission and Distribution Manager Kris Sellstrom said a microgrid is a power plant or generation resource … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Climate Act, David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Kris Sellstrom, microgrid, National Grid, U.S. Department of Energy

St. Susan Center’s 20th Annual Basket Fair Set for Saturday, March 25

March 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

St. Susan Center will hold its 20th Annual Basket Fair this Saturday, March 25. The event, scheduled for 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., will be held at the Fluvanna Community Church, located at 3363 Fluvanna Avenue. Over 97 baskets will be available … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: St. Susan Center, St. Susan Center Basket Fair

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