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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

First Day of Trout Fishing Season is Saturday, April 1

March 31, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CHAUTAUQUA  COUNTY - Fishing enthusiasts who have been cooped up all winter will be out in force Saturday for opening day of trout season in New York. There’s a wide range of stocked and wild trout streams that anglers can go to in both Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fishing, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Trout

Ross Mills Road to be Closed to Traffic Starting Monday, April 3

March 31, 2017 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

ROSS MILLS - The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities is announcing that Ross Mills Rd. in the Town of Ellicott, between Falconer-Kimbell Stand Rd. (County Road 81) and Gerry-Levant Rd. (County Route 65), will be closed to traffic due to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities, Falconer, Ross Mills

Monthly Alternate Parking in Jamestown Begins April 1

March 31, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Effective Saturday, April 1, monthly alternate parking will be in effect in the city of Jamestown. Vehicles should park only on the odd-numbered side of the street during odd-numbered months and only on the even-numbered side of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alternate Parking, Parking

Jamestown Public Schools Receives 5-Year, $2.9 Million Grant to Assist with After School Programming

March 30, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School District will receive funding through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant from the New York State Department of Education. The grant is an annual award of $579,500 over a five-year period, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CASAC, Chautauqua Striders, Hispanic Community Council, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Jamestown Area YMCA, Jamestown Community Learning Council, Jamestown Public Schools, New York State Department of Education, YWCA

UPMC Chautauqua WCA to Host NCC Officials During Doctors’ Day Luncheon on Friday

March 30, 2017 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center (NCC) will be well represented during UPMC Chautauqua WCA's annual Doctors' Day luncheon and commemoration taking place Friday, March 31 in Jamestown. Both NCC Executive Director Journey Gunderson and NCC … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Campion, Journey Gunderson, National Comedy Center, Tom Benson, UPMC Chautauqua WCA

National Comedian and Hit TV Show Director Joins National Comedy Center Week At Chautauqua Institution

March 30, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center (NCC) and Chautauqua Institution have announced that comedian and director David Steinberg will be the featured guest on Aug. 1, as part of Chautauqua Institution’s week of programs on "Comedy and the Human … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, David Steinberg, Jim Gaffigan, Lewis Black, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center

Property Owners, Residents Pay When Individuals Set Fire to Abandoned Properties

March 29, 2017 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - As Jamestown police continue to investigate a number of arsons that took place last week on the city's north side, Mayor Sam Teresi is reminding the community of the consequences the fires have on the city. In addition to the threat … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arson, Jamestown Police Department, March 2017 Arson, Sam Teresi

County IDA Cancels $900,000 in Loans to Failed Falconer Business

March 29, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency board of directors Tuesday signed off on cancelling nearly $900,000 in money owed through loans for a failed business in Falconer. More than $1,000,000 in loans was given to Jamestown MVP … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffamante Whipple and Buttafaro, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, David DaTanna, Hart Hotels, Jamestown MVP Plastics, Kevin Sanvidge, SYSCO

Tentative $83.9 Million Jamestown School Budget Calls for Addition of Eight Positions

March 29, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board spent time Tuesday night reviewing the numbers for the 2017-18 budget. The proposed expenditures the tentative $83.9 million spending plan would include $56.8 million for Salary and Benefits, $10.7 million … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2017-18 Jamestown School Budget, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Sylvia Root, Vern Connors

Mayor, City Police Chief Say All Available Resources Are Being Used to Find Arsonist

March 28, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is continuing its investigation into a rash of arsons that took place late last week in the city. Between late Wednesday morning and early Saturday morning, Jamestown Fire fighters responded to six … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arson, Harry Snellings, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department, Kim Ecklund, March 2017 Arson, Marie Carrubba, Sam Teresi, Tony Dolce, Vicki James

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