JAMESTOWN - The DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Jamestown will be opening sometime this fall. That’s according to the Jamestown Post-Journal, which says the newly renovated hotel will be opening toward the end of the third quarter or early in the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Housing Options Made Easy and the HOMErun for Recovery 5K
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 12, 2018 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Kirsten Vincent and Richie Hayes from Housing Options Made Easy, Inc. about the organization and its upcoming fundraiser - the 1st … [Read more...]
Tax Decrease Question to be Resolved Tuesday Night During Jamestown School Board Meeting, Budget Vote
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board will finalize the 2018-19 School Budget when it meets Tuesday night, April 17, at the school administration building on Martin Road. The tentative budget includes $86.23 million in spending, with nearly 79 … [Read more...]
Clymer School Board Approves Budget with 13 Percent Tax Hike, Well Beyond State Tax Cap
CLYMER - The Clymer Central School District is not only proposing a tax increase, but one that actually goes beyond the state tax cap. According to the Post-Journal, the Clymer School Board approved a tentative budget for next year that includes a … [Read more...]
City Planning Commission to Review Site Plans for Jamestown Brewing Company
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Planning Commission will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, April 17, in City Hall. Among the items on the agenda is a site plan review for Jamestown Brewing Company - the multi-million dollar project that will be opening … [Read more...]
Tuesday is Deadline for Filing Federal, State Income Taxes
WASHINGTON - Tuesday, April 17 is income tax deadline day for all Americans (unless they’ve filed an extension). Unlike most year, Tax Day falls on the 17th this year, due to a combination of the 15th falling on a Sunday and a holiday unique to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sam Teresi April 2018 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 12, 2018. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample interviews Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi to discuss the final numbers of the 2017 city budget, which yielded a surplus. In … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Reed Discusses Syrian Missile Strikes, Trump Investigation During Saturday Town Hall
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE GERRY - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) offered his thoughts on Saturday's missile strikes in Syria, as well as the on-going investigations tied to President Donald Trump during an appearance in Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Search Continues for Missing Jamestown Man
JAMESTOWN - The search for a missing Jamestown man continues into its fifth day Monday. City police say 35 year-old Sean Carpenter was last seen walking early Wednesday morning, April 11 around 1:45 a.m. near Pine and First Streets in downtown … [Read more...]
Arbitration Hearing Between City and Police Union to Conclude Monday
JAMESTOWN - The arbitration hearing between the city of Jamestown and its police union is expected to wrap up Monday at city hall. The hearing, which began on Thursday and continued on Friday, focuses on working out a new contract between the … [Read more...]
