The WRFA Morning News and Small Things Considered programs will not be available during the final week of December. Our staff is taking the week off for the Christmas and New Years holidays. As a result, we will not be posting updates on our … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
State Announces Grant Funding to Address Harmful Algal Blooms
ALBANY - Chautauqua Lake was named one of 12 lakes in the state to receive a portion of $65 million to combat harmful algal blooms (Or HABs) that “threaten recreational use of lakes as well as drinking water.” As part of his soon-to-be unveiled … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam Targeting Grandparents
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace is warning County residents to be cautious of recent telephone-based scams in the county. One of those scams is called the “Grandparent Scam” which involves a phone call from someone pretending to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Placed in Temporary Lockout Following ‘Implied Threat’
JAMESTOWN - All schools in the Jamestown School District were temporarily put in lockout protocol following what school officials call an "implied threat" that came Thursday morning. According to school communications coordinator Cathy Panebianco, … [Read more...]
Despite Criticism, Reed Touts GOP Tax Reform Plan as an Economic Boon for All Americans
WASHINGTON - The first major federal tax overhaul in more than three decades has been approved by congress and now awaits the signature of the president. After clearing the House and Senate, the GOP’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is on its way to the … [Read more...]
2017 Campaign Continues for United Way of Southern Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN - The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County recently reported reaching 84 percent of its $1,325,000 goal for the 2017 Campaign. Many workplace campaigns have come to an end and efforts are now focused on closing the final gap. The … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves Resolution Involving Waste Water Treatment Plant Sale
JAMESTOWN - The proposal to sell the Jamestown Wastewater Treatment Plant in an attempt to raise capital for infrastructure and equipment costs took another step forward on Tuesday. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the Jamestown Local … [Read more...]
World Juniors Exhibition Game Set for Wednesday, Thursday Nights at Northwest Arena
JAMESTOWN - World-class hockey talent will be on display in Jamestown Wednesday and Thursday nights with a pair of World Juniors exhibition games at the Northwest Arena, presented by DoubleTree by Hilton. On the schedule will be Team USA against … [Read more...]
Legislature to Act on Establishing Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature is meeting Wednesday Night to vote on the establishment of a proposed lake agency. Outgoing County Executive Vince Horrigan has proposed the Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency as a way … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Concerns, Opposition Voiced on Proposal to Sell BPU Wastewater Treatment Plant
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved a resolution to move forward with selling the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Jamestown Local Development Corporation … [Read more...]
