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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

City Council Holds Special Meeting to Move Tracy Plaza Renovation Effort Forward

July 11, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held a special voting session late Monday afternoon to act on a resolution that would accept the role of the city as lead agency for the environmental impact study for the Tracy Plaza renovation project at City … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Tracy Plaza

Riverwalk Closed for Bridge Installation

July 11, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Panzarella Park and the north and south trails of the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk in the Central Business District are closed until further notice. The announcement was made late last week in order to allow construction work on the two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Greater Jamestown Riverwalk

Sherman, Cherry Creek, Hanover Receive State Funding to Assist with Dissolution Efforts

July 11, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - The villages of Sherman and Cherry Creek, along with the Town of Hanover, are getting state funding to assist with government reorganization endeavors. According to the Governor's Office, he grants will be provided through the Citizens … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cherry Creek, Forestville, Hanover, Sherman, Sherman Dissolution

JHS Battle of Classes Raises $12,500 to Help Those Dealing with Addiction and Chemical Dependency

July 11, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown High School students recently presented a check for more than $12,500 to A Fresh Start Fund at WCA Foundation.  The money comes from the 2017 Battle of the Classes at Jamestown High School. Tony Dolce, JHS student … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: A Fresh Start, Alex Foulk, Battle of the Classes, Jamestown High School, Kim Carlson, Tony Dolce, WCA Foundation

Auto Accident Claims Life of Forestville Motorcyclist

July 10, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FORESTVILLE - A Forestville resident died early Friday night, July 7, after he was involved in an accident while riding his motorcycle. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 61-year-old William Wagner died after his motorcycle was struck by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brandon Hilton, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Dawn Clayburg, Fatal Crash, Michael Shoemaker, Motorcycle Accident, William Wagner

Dunkirk Woman Pleads Not Guilty in Shooting Death

July 10, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

DUNKIRK - A Dunkirk woman has pleaded not guilty to the charge of second degree murder in connection to the shooting incident that took place Thursday night in the north county city. The Post-Journal say 28-year-old Rebecca Ruiz entered the plea … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dunkirk City Court, Dunkirk Police Department, Dunkirk Shooting, Homicide, Julian Dunman, Rebecca Ruiz

With Warmer Weather, County Health Officials Warn Lake Goers to Lookout for Harmful Algal Blooms

July 10, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Public Health Division of the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) urges all Chautauqua County residents and visitors to educate themselves about Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and to be cautious when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Algae, Blue-Green Algae, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Christine Schuyler, Department of Environmental Conservation

Jamestown to Act on Appointing Bret Apthorpe as New Superintendent on Friday

June 30, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board will be acting on the appointment of the district’s new superintendent during a special meeting Friday night and until then, school officials have not released any details – including the name of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bret Apthorpe, Frontier School District, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Sylvia Root, Tim Mains

Ride Sharing Services Come to Upstate NY, Chautauqua County

June 30, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Ride sharing services are now available in Chautauqua County, along with the rest of Upstate New York. The long-awaited service was approved earlier this year by the state legislature and wend into effect on Thursday. It's designed to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Nixon, Chautauqua County Visitor's Bureau, Ride Sharing, Uber, Vince Horrigan

[LISTEN] Community Matters – James Rensel, Patrick McLaughlin and Todd Beckerink Discuss Annexation

June 30, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 29, 2017. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Falconer Mayor James Rensel, Ellicott Town Supervisor Patrick McLaughlin, Falconer School Board President Todd … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Annexation, Brent Agett, Community Matters, Dow Street Substation, James Rensel, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Patrick McLaughlin, Todd Beckerink

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