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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Horrigan to Present State of the County Message Wednesday Night

February 22, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan will deliver the annual State of the County message tonight in Mayville, which will mark the final message for his first term in office. The presentation will be held during the regular meeting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, State of the County, Vince Horrigan

Reed Hears from Concerned Constituents During Weekend Town Hall Meetings in Chautauqua County

February 21, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

STOW, NY - Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress was in the area this past weekend to hold four Town Hall meetings, which featured a large number of constituents voicing their concerns about policy he favors in Washington. The Town Halls … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Affordable Care Act, Barack Obama, Congress, Donald Trump, House of Representatives, House Ways and Means Committee, North Harmony Senior Citizen Center, Pine Valley VFW, Tom Reed

Office for the Aging Announces ‘Step Up for Seniors’ Initiative to Raise Awareness about State Budget Cuts

February 21, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Office for the Aging (OFA) is joining the Association on Aging in New York and other Area Agencies on Aging across the state for the “Step Up for Seniors” initiative. This initiative brings together seniors so they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Association on Aging in New York, Chautauqua County Office for the Aging, New York State Budget

Local Committee Finalizes Projects for $10 Million DRI Grant

February 17, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Final Downtown Revitalization Initiative public forum was held on Thursday at the Willow Bay Theater in Jamestown. But despite being billed as the final opportunity to for the public to offer input on the projects that could receive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Willow Bay Theater

Five Local Employers Increase Support for Breastfeeding Mothers

February 17, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) has been working to create community supports for breastfeeding in Chautauqua County since 2013. Thanks to funds from Univera Healthcare, this project allowed for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bree Agett, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Christine Schuyler, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, Emily Reynolds, Melanie Booth, Univera Healthcare

County Health and Human Services Opens New Intake Area on Pine St. in Jamestown

February 17, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services is pleased to announce a new look at its offices at 110 E. Fourth St. in Jamestown that is aimed toward improving front door service for the public. On February 15, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Christine Schuyler

Free Fishing Days Scheduled for Feb. 18 and 19 Across New York State

February 17, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - The first of several free fishing days in New York State for 2017 will take place next weekend on Saturday, Feb. 18 and Sunday, Feb. 19. During these designated days, New York residents and non-residents are permitted to fish for free … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fishing

Reed Anticipates Large Turnout, ‘Organized Protests’ During Upcoming Town Halls

February 16, 2017 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

STOW - In less than 48 hours the first of four Town Hall Meetings hosted by Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) will be taking place at the North Harmony Senior Citizen Center in Stow. Reed, who represents the state’s 23rd congressional … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Congress, House of Representatives, North Harmony Senior Citizen Center, Pine Valley VFW, Tom Reed

Reed Responds to Flynn Resignation, Says Trump Administration is Experiencing ‘Normal Transition Phase’

February 15, 2017 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) has offered his thoughts on the latest news from the Trump administration, regarding the resignation of Michael Flynn and National Security Advisor. In a conference call with the media on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Congress, Donald Trump, House of Representatives, Michael Flynn, Tom Reed

Pretrial Hearing for Robbins Murder Case Held Tuesday in County Court

February 15, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The man accused of murdering his estranged wife during a shooting in Jamestown last November had a hearing in County Court Tuesday to determine what evidence, if any, would be considered inadmissible in his trial. 36 year-old Keith … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, David Foley, Homicide, Keith Robbins, Ned Barone, Prospect Street Shooting, Shari Robbins

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