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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Arcade Building Added to Preservation League’s ‘Seven to Save’ List

April 13, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Preservation League of New York State has included a downtown Jamestown landmark as part of its 2018-19 ‘Seven to Save’ list. According to the Post-Journal, the long-vacant Arcade Building, located at 26 N. Main St., was added to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arcade Building, Gebbie Foundation, Preservation League of New York, Vince DeJoy

First Ever Concord Grape Summit Held in Westfield

April 13, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WESTFIELD - The the first-ever New York State Concord Grape Summit was held in Westfield on Thursday with several local and state officials in attendance. The summit was held to revitalize and expand the state's concord grape industry. Farmers, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, Cathy Young, Concord Grape Summit, Kathy Hochul

Borrello Meets with Warren County Commissioners to Discuss Improvements to North/South Corridor

April 13, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WARREN - Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello recently met with the Warren County Board of Commissioners to discuss a resolution in support of the North/South Corridor project. This project would develop and expand U.S. Route 62 in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dan Glotz, George Borrello, Jeff Eggleston, North/South Corridor, Route 60, Route 62, Warren County Board of Commissioners

Reed to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Gerry Saturday Morning

April 13, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

GERRY - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) will hold three town hall meetings this weekend in the 23rd congressional district, including one right here in Chautauqua County. Reed and his staff will be in the Town of Gerry at the Gerry Rodeo … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Tom Reed

UPMC Chautauqua WCA Expansion Project Reaches Special Milestone on Thursday

April 12, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Local and state officials will join the staff of UPMC Chautauqua WCA Thursday afternoon in Jamestown for a special ceremony focusing on the hospital's current expansion project. At 12:30 p.m. the hospital will hold a Beam-signing and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, Betsy Wright, Clark Patterson Lee, LeChase Construction, Peter Stark, Steve Kilburn, UPMC Chautauqua WCA

Draft 5-Year Implementation Management Strategy for Chautauqua Lake to be Presented Thursday at Alliance Board Meeting

April 12, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

STOW - The monthly Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance board meeting will take place Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m. at the Stow Senior Center. During the meeting, the EcoLogic, LLC consulting group will present the Draft 5-Year … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance

County Officials Focus on Crisis Affecting New York Dairy Farmers

April 12, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Dairy Farmers across New York State are struggling with low prices that are making it difficult for them to make ends meet. As a result, New York State Association of Counties and its Standing Committee on Agriculture and Rural Affairs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dairy Farming, Dairy Industry, New York State Association of Counties

Jackson Center to Screen ‘I Am Battle Comic’ Documentary on Saturday

April 12, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Robert H. Jackson Center will screen the documentary film “I Am Battle Comic” this Saturday, April 14 at 6 p.m. “I Am Battle Comic” follows a group of comedians on a mission to provide laughter for U.S troops stationed in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Veterans Services, Dave Attell, George Lopez, Robert H. Jackson Center, Tammy Pescatelli, United Veterans Council

City Man Acquitted on Charge of First Degree Robbery

April 12, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man accused of robbing a cab driver at knife-point last year was acquitted in Chautauqua County Court on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, Alberto Acevedo was facing a charge of first-degree … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alberto Acevedo, Chautauqua County Court, Robbery

Tomlin, Schumer and Aykroyd to Appear in Jamestown for 2018 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

April 11, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The headliners for the 2018 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival have been announced. Early Tuesday night the National Comedy Center announced via a media release that it would celebrate its grand opening on Aug. 1 with appearances by Amy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alan Zweibel, Amy Schumer, Dan Aykroyd, Garrett Morris, Laraine Newman, Lily Tomlin, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Saturday Night Live

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