JAMESTOWN - The integration of WCA hospital with a regional health care service provider is now complete. Last week WCA Hospital and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) announced that the integration agreement was finalized and approved … [Read more...]
Reed Announces Details of Vision for Students Plan
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) has unveiled a comprehensive proposal aimed at reducing college costs for incoming college students and their families. According to Reed, the Vision for Students is a comprehensive plan that … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Resident Doug Champ
Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with local resident and retired BPU administrator Doug Champ about concerns and challenges facing the city, and what he'd like to see be done to address them. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Investigate Sunday Afternoon Drive-By Shooting on Prendergast
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are investigating yet another shooting incident that took place in the city. Police say the drive-by shooting took place at about 2:15 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Eighth St. and Prendergast Ave. During the … [Read more...]
CODE to Host Neighborhood Meeting for Proposed Jackson Spring Apartments
JAMESTOWN - The effort to build a new housing development on Jamestown's north side is still underway. That’s according to Patrick Morris, executive director of CODE, Inc (Citizen's Opportunity for Development and Equality, Inc.) – who tells WRFA … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Announce Large Crystal Meth Seizure, Three Arrested
JAMESTOWN - Three men are in police custody following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of a large amount of Cyrstal Methamphetamine in Jamestown. On Thursday, Dec. 1 at about 2:15 p.m., Jamestown Police officers stopped a vehicle on … [Read more...]
Gift Exchange Christmas parade and Holiday Celebration Set for Friday Night
JAMESTOWN - The annual downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade is set to take place tonight on Third Street. Jamestown Up Close and the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is inviting the entire community to the "Gift Exchange Christmas Parade and Holiday … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Plans to Vote Against Wavier Required Trump’s Pick for Defense Secretary
WASHINGTON - Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said she plans to vote against the waiver required for retired Marine Gen. James Mattis to serve as Donald Trump’s defense secretary. Gillibrand’s early opposition to the waiver came less … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Reaches Contract Agreement with Teachers Union
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools and the Jamestown Teachers Association (JTA) have announced the joint-approval a new collective bargaining agreement teachers. The Jamestown school board approved the JTA Contract at its board meeting Thursday, … [Read more...]
RTPI to Hold Holiday Open House Saturday, December 3
JAMESTOWN - The Roger Tory Peterson Institute (RTPI) presents their annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests who attend the event will enjoy free admission into our current exhibits and light refreshments, and … [Read more...]
