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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

United Way Kicks off 2018 $1.3 Million Campaign with Open House at New Location

September 7, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County kicked off its 2018 Annual Campaign on Thursday, while also welcoming community members to its new office location on Pine Street in downtown Jamestown. The chairman this year is Kurt … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Rohler, Kurt Eimiller, Slone Melhuish Insurance, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

Jamestown PROMISE Fund to Hold Music Instrument Drive on Saturday

September 7, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A group of local residents is encouraging the community to help put musical instruments in the hands of students. The Jamestown PROMISE Fund, in collaboration with the Jamestown public schools Music Department and the Chautauqua Region … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Jamestown PROMISE Fund, Jamestown Public Schools

[LISTEN] 2018 Local Music Showcase is This Saturday

September 7, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Infinity Visual and Performing Arts will host its 15th Annual Local Music Showcase on Saturday, September 8. The Showcase is described as a night full of music and fun for the community while also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Arts on Fire, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Local Music Showcase, Shane Hawkins

Ribbon Cutting for New Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron is Thursday

September 6, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CELORON - After months of construction, the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron is ready to open its doors. A special ribbon cutting ceremony for the new $38 million, 130,000 sq-ft facility will take place Thursday afternoon and will feature both … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, Hart Hotels

United Way to Host Campaign Kickoff and Open House Thursday Afternoon

September 6, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County will host its Campaign Kickoff and New Office Open House Thursday from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 208 Pine Street in Jamestown. This years’ messaging for the campaign is “United We Fight. United … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

Jamestown Students Return to School on Thursday, First Full Day is Friday

September 6, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - It’s back to school today for hundreds of children in the Jamestown School District with half a day of classes being scheduled for Thursday morning. All students in grades K-12 are required to report to class on Thursday and will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools

Mitrano Outlines Strategy to Address Addiction Crisis

September 5, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

PENN YAN - Candidate for Congress Tracy Mitrano (D-Penn Yan) says the federal government isn’t doing enough to address the opioid crisis. During a conference call with regional media on Tuesday, Mitrano said the government’s current response to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2018 Election, Tom Reed, Tracy Mitrano

Panama Dies in ATV Crash

September 5, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

PANAMA - The investigation continues into the death of a Panama man who died while riding his ATV over the Labor Day weekend. According to New York State Police, 32 year-old Brent Aldrich was killed after he was thrown from his ATV. Police say he … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brent Aldrich, Fatal Crash, New York State Police

Police Charge Two Following Drug Investigation

September 5, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Two city residents have been arrested after drugs and several weapons were found inside their S. Main St. home late last week. City police say officers executed a search warrant at 287 S. Main St. on Friday following an investigation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alexis Hall, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Henry Stovall, Jamestown Police Department, methamphetamine

City Officials Await Formal Request from County to Extend CARTS’ Use of Pine Street

September 4, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County plans to use the area of Pine St. in downtown Jamestown as the hub for its CARTS buses until further notice, but it has yet to make the formal request to the Jamestown City Council. The Jamestown mayor's office said … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brad Bentley, CARTS, Department of Public Facilities, Gateway Train Station, Jamestown City Council, Marie Carrubba, Matt Hanley, National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena

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