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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jamestown Police Holding “Coffee With a Cop” Today

October 6, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Police are celebrating "National Coffee with a Cop" day today. Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson said people can come to Tim Horton's in Brooklyn Square from 11am to 1pm, "It's a good chance to meet some of the police officers and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police, Tim Jackson

Public Concerned Public Safety Not Being Funded in Jamestown’s Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Monies

October 5, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

One city resident is concerned that public safety is getting shorted in Jamestown's proposed plan for spending over $28 million dollars in American Rescue Plan monies. Doug Champ spoke before the City Council's Public Safety Committee and at last … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Brent Sheldon, cannabis retail dispensaries, City Council Public Safety Committee, Doug Champ, Halloween, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Recreational Marijuana, Tim Jackson

One Death, 99 Cases of COVID-19 For Oct 1-2, County Sets More Vaccination Clinics

October 5, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

There was 1 death and 99 new cases of COVID-19 for Friday, October 1st and Saturday, October 2nd in Chautauqua County. 32 of the cases were located in Jamestown. According to the county's COVID-19 dashboard, there are 448 total active cases as of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christine Schuyler, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination

Chautauqua Hometown Heroes Veterans Memorial to be Dedicated in Mayville Today

October 5, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Hometown Heroes Veterans Memorial will be officially dedicated today in Mayville. The memorial incorporates walls of commemorative bricks honoring all Chautauqua County service men and women, many of whom have received the highest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Hometown Heroes Veterans Memorial, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Jim Kurtz

County Legislature Looking for People to Serve on Reapportionment Commission

October 5, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature is looking for people to serve on the county's bi-partisan Reapportionment Commission. Legislature Chairman Pierre Chagnon said the Commission will assist the County Legislature in evaluating the existing County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Pierre Chagnon, Reapportionment Commission

Jamestown City Council Begins Reviewing $28 Million ARP Plan

October 4, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will begin their review of the master plan on how to spend over $28 million dollars in American Rescue Plan funding for the City. Four public input sessions as well as meetings with local businesses and organizations were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Jamestown City Council

Officials Kick Off Manufacturing Month at JCC Manufacturing Technology Institute

October 4, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Local officials gathered at Jamestown Community College's Manufacturing Technology Institute Friday to kick off Manufacturing Month. Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier Executive Director Todd Tranum said manufacturing is the backbone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dale Gier, Hope Smith, Jamestown Community College, Manufacturing Technology Institute, Todd Tranum

County Health Department to Change COVID-19 Case Reporting to Weekly

October 4, 2021 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

There was 1 death and 62 new cases of COVID-19 for Thursday, September 30th in Chautauqua County. 16 of the cases were located in Jamestown. According to the county's COVID-19 dashboard, there are 448 total active cases as of Thursday. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control, Chautauqua County Health Department, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination

Community Members Marched Down Third Street for 24th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence

October 4, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Community members and organizations dressed in purple marched down Third Street Friday for the 24th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence and the 19th Annual Unity Day Celebration. The Chautauqua County Coalition Against Domestic Violence and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Diana Butcher, Elizabeth Bracey, George Borrello, Salvation Army Anew Center, Unity Day Celebration, Walk Against Domestic Violence

Catholic Charities of Buffalo WIC Program Receives Award

October 4, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Catholic Charities of Buffalo's Women, Infants & Children program has been awarded a Gold-Level WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence. The award from the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Catholic Charities, Infants & Children Program, Women

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