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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jamestown Brewing Company will Open July 12

May 29, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Brewing Company in downtown Jamestown will be opening for business on Friday, July 12.  The company made the announcement this past Friday on its Facebook page. The brewery was originally planned to be opened in the the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Erie County Supreme Court, G. Patti Development, Jamestown Brewing Company

Chautauqua Belle to Dock in Jamestown at McCrea Point Park in June and September Following Lease Signing

May 29, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Belle will begin operating out of Jamestown this weekend, taking riders along the Chadakoin River to Celoron. The announcement was made on Tuesday after Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi and and Chautauqua Belle officials … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Belle, Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, McCrea Point Park, Sam Teresi

Dunkirk Police Seek Woman in Connection to May 15 Fatal Stabbing

May 28, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

DUNKIRK, NY - Local authorities are searching for a Dunkirk woman who they believe is connected to a fatal stabbing incident that took place the afternoon of Wednesday, May 15 in Dunkirk. Police say 26-year-old Ashlyann Lopez is the main suspect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ashlyann Lopez, Dunkirk Police Department, Stabbing Incident

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

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