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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

DEC Issues Reminder that New Hunters, Trappers Must Complete Education Course to Receive License

September 7, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New hunters and trappers in New York State are reminded that they must complete a mandatory education course to receive a hunting license. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said in-person, instructor-led hunter education courses … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Basil Seggos, Hunting, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Students Are Back To School in Chautauqua County

September 6, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Students go back to school today around Chautauqua County. Jamestown Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said there are a large number of students who walk to school in the district, "Please be careful. Not only will there be buses on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker

Chautauqua Physical & Occupational Therapy to Merge with The Chautauqua Center

September 6, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Physical and Occupational Therapy is in the process of merging with The Chautauqua Center. The Chautauqua Center President Mike Pease said the merger will keep business as usual for the organizations, "They're going to remain in their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Physical and Occupational Therapy, Michael Pease, Patrick Green, Susan Green, The Chautauqua Center

State Senator Borrello Calls for Increase in Sales Tax Exemption on Clothing, Footwear

September 6, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello is calling for an increase in sales tax exemption on clothing and footwear. The senator has introduced a bill to increase the cost of clothing and footwear exempt from the 4% state sales tax from $110 to $250. He … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: George Borrello, sales tax exemption

2022 George Ritzer Memorial Labor Award Presented to Karen Fucillo Olson

September 6, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Area Central Labor Council honored Karen Fucillo Olson with the 39th Annual George Ritzer Labor Award on Sunday. The award ceremony that included local labor representatives and elected officials took place as part of the city's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Eddie Sundquist, Gary Swain, George Ritzer Labor Award, Jamestown Area Central Labor Council, Jamestown Labor Day Festival, Karen Fucillo Olson, Labor Day

Chautauqua County Historical Society to Host ‘An Evening with the Lincolns’ September 10

September 6, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Historical Society will host "An Evening With the Lincolns" for its annual fundraising gala this Saturday, September 10. The event will feature portrayals of President Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary Todd Lincoln by Ron and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 9th New York Cavalry Civil War reenactment, Abraham Lincoln, Chautauqua County Historical Society, Mary Todd Lincoln, McClurg Museum, Ron Carley, Tina Carley

Sheriff’s Office Inundated With Pistol Permit Requests as New Gun Laws Went Into Effect September 1

September 2, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has been inundated with pistol permit requests in anticipation of the new state gun laws that went into effect September 1. The Sheriff's Office said in a release that it received 1,000 applications in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, gun control, Pistol Permit Office

41st Jamestown Labor Day Festival Returns to Bergman Park September 4

September 2, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The 41st Jamestown Labor Day Festival returns to Bergman Park Sunday, September 4. Collaborative Children's Solutions owner Pat Smeraldo is organizing this year's event in conjunction with the city of Jamestown. The festival has been on hold for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Collaborative Children's Solutions, Dan Feather Memorial 5k Run/Walk, George Ritzer Labor Award, Jamestown Area Central Labor Council AFL-CIO, Jamestown Labor Day Festival, Mike Baron, Pat Smeraldo, Randy Grey, Scott Mekus, Southern Tier Wrestling, Zambelli Fireworks Internationale

2022 Daniel Feather 5K Run/Walk Set for Sunday, September 4

September 2, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 2022 Dan Feather Memorial 5K Run and Walk is set for the morning of Sunday, September 4. The annual event, which benefits Chautauqua Striders, is named in honor of former Jamestown Police Officer Daniel Feather. He helped co-found … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Striders, Dan Feather Memorial 5k Run/Walk, Daniel Feather

Jamestown Public Schools Appoints New Public Relations Specialists, Says Good-Bye to Retiring Communications Coordinator

September 2, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools has announced the appointment of a new Public Relations Specialist as they also say goodbye to their longtime Communications Coordinator. The Jamestown School Board approved the appointment of Cameron Hurst as the new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cameron Hurst, Cathy Panebianco, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker

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