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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Civil War Encampment Descends on Westfield; Includes Visit by President Lincoln, Lecture on Local 72nd Regiment

June 7, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WESTFIELD - The annual tradition of the 9th NY Cavalry encampment is once again ready to take place in Westfield’s Moore Park, with a very special guest scheduled to make several appearances over the weekend. Members of the 9th NY Cavalry and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 72nd NY Infantry, 9th NY Cavalry, Abraham Lincoln, Chautauqua County Historical Society, Daniel Sickles, Doc Hamels, Grace Bedell, Mary Todd Lincoln, McClurg Museum, Rick Barram, Ron Carley, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Tina Carley, Will Russell

City Announces 2019 Summer Bandshell Performance Series

June 7, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown’s Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department has finalized the 2019 Summer Performance schedule at the Goranson Band Shell in Allen Park. The first performance of the season will be held on Wednesday, June 12th … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Allen Park Women’s Club, Andrew Borba, Chautauqua Theater Company, Goranson Band Shell, Jamestown High School Concert Band, Jamestown Municipal Band, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Meghan Murray, Pearl City Jazz

UPMC Chautauqua Cuts Ribbon on Maternity and Mental Health Wing

June 6, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN – UPMC Chautauqua unveiled its new Women’s and Maternity Care Center and Adolescent and Adult Mental Health Inpatient units Wednesday afternoon during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by an open house. “Projects like this move our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Betsy Wright, Brian Durniok, George Borrello, Peter Stark, Steve Kilburn, UPMC Chautauqua, WCA Foundation

Dunkirk Woman Accused in Fatal Stabbing Incident to

June 6, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Post-Journal says a preliminary hearing was scheduled for this week involving the Dunkirk woman accused of stabbing and killing a teenager during a fight last month. A report published Thursday says the preliminary hearing for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ashlyann Lopez-Lopez, Dunkirk City Court, Dunkirk Police Department, Jefrena Brown, Stabbing Incident

Workforce Readiness Scholarship Signing Day Held In Jamestown

June 6, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College held a signing day for the first recipients of the Workforce Readiness Scholarship at the Jamestown Campus. The students, who will graduate from high school this month, signed a letter of intent to enroll in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Abigail DeGolier, Alexander Tremblay, Anna North, Bailey Steenburn, Carlos Soto, Christopher Alladine, Daniel DeMarte, Eric Witherow, Jacob Wasberg, Jamestown Community College, Jomar Medero Montanez, Jonathan White-Smith, Lane White, Manufacturing Technology Institute, Shaheem Freeney, Thorne Springstead, William McArthur, Workforce Readiness Scholarship

Local Manufacturer of Brass Products Acquired by National Operation, Will Maintain and Expand Local Operations

June 6, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

LAKEWOOD - A local manufacturer of brass products has announced it will be acquired by a national operation - but the move is expected to not only help maintain local operations, but also expand them. Water Street Brass and Top Knobs announced the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chase Churchill, Matt Churchill, Top Knobs, Water Street Brass

Reed Rails Against ‘Extremist Policy’ in Albany Following Announcement of Prison Closure, Proposal to Allow Supervised Injection Sites

June 5, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County's representative in Washington, DC took time out during a conference call with regional media on Tuesday to criticize lawmakers in the state capitol for pushing 'extremist policies.' Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Linda Rosenthal, Livingston Correctional Facility, Opioid Addiction, State Assembly, State Senate, Supervising Injection Facilities, Tom Reed

Kayak Launch to Be Added at Mcrea Point Park in Jamestown

June 5, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - City officials say a kayak launch will be added to amenities of McCrea Point Park in the coming week. During Monday's work session, city finance committee chairman Tony Dolce and development director Vince DeJoy went over details of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Great Lakes EZ-Dock, Tony Dolce, Vince DeJoy

Grand Island Woman, Former Nurse Faces Federal Charges for Taking Pain Medication from Roswell Patients

June 5, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - A grand island woman and nurse has been arrested for taking pain medication from Cancer Patients at Roswell Park Cancer Center. The U.S. Attorney's office in Buffalo says 27 year old Kelsey Mulvey was charged by criminal complaint with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gary Loeffert, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, James Kennedy, Kelsey Mulvey, Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Summer Wind Damaged by Recent Severe Weather

June 5, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CELORON - The Post-Journal says an iconic vessel of Chautauqua Lake will need repairs before the start of the season later this month. The Summer Wind sustained damage Saturday from a strong thunderstorm that swept across the region. It was docked … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Severe Weather, Summer Wind

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