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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Two Men Die in Warren County ATV Accident

May 28, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

TIDIOUTE, PA - Pennsylvania State Police say two men were killed in an ATV crash Sunday morning in Warren County. The incident happened just before 7:30 a.m. in the southwestern corner of the county in Triumph Township. Police say the crash … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: ATV Crash, Frank Gariepy, Pennsylvania State Police, Scott Hart

Office of Emergency Services Continues to Monitor Lake Erie’s Water Levels

May 28, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

DUNKIRK - The Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services is monitoring the high levels of Lake Erie as it continues to rise. Lake Erie is at levels 30 inches above the long term average level for the month of May. The high water level is due … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services, Flooding, George Borrello, Lake Erie, New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services

Jamestown School Board Appoints New High School Principal, Dr. Rosemary Bradley to Take Over July 1

May 23, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of a new principal for Jamestown High School starting next school year.  During Wednesday night's board meeting, the board acted on making Dr. Rosemary Bradley the next JHS principal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Jamestown School Board, Michael McElrath, Rochester City School District, Rosemary Bradley, Success Academy, Sullivan County BOCES

[LISTEN] Jamestown Veteran Honored with High School Diploma During May 22 School Board Meeting

May 23, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board on Wednesday awarded Jamestown resident and Vietnam veteran Timothy Pickett with a high school diploma, 50 years after he was to graduate from Jamestown High School. Pickett left school early in October 1968 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Jamestown School Board, Timothy Pickett, U.S. Marine Corps

State Assemblyman Goodell, County Clerk Barmore Speak Out Against ‘Geen Light’ Legislation in Albany

May 22, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - A bill to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses in New York is gaining support in the Democratic controlled state legislature. Under the so-called "Green Light" legislation pending in Albany, applicants would no longer be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Andy Goodell, Green Light Legislation, Larry Barmore, State Assembly, State Legislature, State Senate

Jamestown School Board to Appoint New High School Principal Wednesday Night

May 22, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board will hold a meeting Wednesday night at the administration building on Martin Road for a regular board meeting.  Among the items that will be acted on is the appointment of a new principal to Jamestown High … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bret Apthorpe, Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Michael McElrath, Success Academy

17 of 18 School Districts in Chautauqua County See Budget Approval

May 22, 2019 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - Tuesday was a successful day for passing school budgets for nearly every district in Chautauqua County. According to the Post-Journal, all local school districts saw their budget approved by local voters except for the Clymer Central … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019-20 Jamestown School Budget, Clymer School District, Falconer School District, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Joe Pawelski, Patrick Slagle, Southwestern Central School

City Council Approves Updated Urban Design Plan, Liuzzo Votes ‘No’

May 21, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved a plan that will help chart the course for future development in the downtown area of the city, but it wasn't unanimous. During Monday's city council meeting, lawmakers voted 8 to 1 in favor of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Liuzzo, City Planning Commission, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Gebbie Foundation, Goody Clancy, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Peter Miraglia, Sam Teresi, Urban Design Plan, Urban Design Plan 2.0

Voters to Act on 2019-20 Jamestown School Budget that Includes No Tax Increase on Tuesday

May 21, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Voters around the county will be heading to their local school polling places Tuesday to vote on next year's school budget, along with candidates for their respective school boards. In Jamestown, voters will act on the $90.7 million … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019-20 Jamestown School Budget, Bret Apthorpe, Bret Apthrope, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Joe Pawelski, Patrick Slagle, Success Academy

Jamestown Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison on Federal Drug Charges

May 21, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Alex Mercado, 40, of Jamestown, who was convicted of conspiracy to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin, was sentenced to serve 110 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alex Mercado, Bryan Ferrer-Vazquez, Drug Enforcement Administration, Heroin, James Kennedy Jr, Jamestown Police Department, Laura Higgins, Richard Arcara, Sigfredo Martinez

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