Brad Anderson in his studio.Famous "Marmaduke" cartoonist and Chautauqua County native Brad Anderson died Sunday, Aug. 30, at the age of 91. "Marmaduke" was a popular comic strip appearing in 500 newspapers across 10 countries. The comical cartoon … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts On Fire – Shane Hawkins Discusses the 2015 Local Music Showcase
MOBILE USERS: CLICK TO LISTEN WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Infinity executive director Shane Hawkins about the 2015 Local Music Showcase. Infinity will be holding the 12th Annual LMS on Saturday, September 12 from 6 p.m. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] American Chronicles Episode 10 – Raising the Minimum Wage
“RAISING THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE” © 2015 John C. Merino With an ever increasing segment of the adult population finding themselves employed in minimum wage level jobs with fast food, convenience store, home repair centers, grocery markets and mom … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2015 Jamestown Labor Day Festival is Sunday, Sept. 6
JAMESTOWN - It looks like the weather will be near-perfect for the city of Jamestown’s 2015 Labor Day celebration. The 36th Annual Greater Jamestown Labor Day Festival will be held Sunday, Sept. 6 from noon until 9:00 p.m. at Bergman Park. … [Read more...]
Gary Swain to Receive 2015 Ritzer Labor Award
JAMESTOWN - During this weekend’s Labor Day festival the Jamestown Area Labor Council AFL-CIO will honor Gary Swain with the 2015 George Ritzer Award at a ceremony to be held in Bergman Park on Sunday at 4 p.m. Swain has been a member of the … [Read more...]
Cuomo Calls for Changes to Implementation of Common Core
NY Governor Andrew CuomoALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he plans to pursue legislation to change the Common Core program in New York. On Thursday the governor released a statement saying he agrees with the goal of the learning standards, but … [Read more...]
Wanted City Man Now in Custody Following Brief Chase
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man wanted on several felony charges - including robbery, aggravated family offense and criminal contempt – is now in police custody, but only after a foot chase and brief manhunt by police. City police say the department’s … [Read more...]
IDA Approves Loans Totalling $427,500 for Dunkirk Manufacturer
County Executive Vince Horrigan, Rem-tronics General Manager Clayton Spaeth, CCIDA Board of Directors Member David Bryant, Administrative Director/CEO Kevin Sanvidge and CCIDA StaffDUNKIRK - The Chautauqua County IDA recently approved a loan of more … [Read more...]
Governor Cuomo Launches “Enough Is Enough” Campaign
(Office of the Governor - Kevin P. Coughlin)NEW YORK - Governor Andrew Cuomo is kicking off the “Enough is Enough” awareness campaign to highlight the state’s new law to combat sexual violence on college campuses. The law takes effect this … [Read more...]
More Than 20 Complete JCC Immersion Program
JAMESTOWN - Students from four countries completed the three-week summer 2015 English Language Immersion Program at Jamestown Community College in early August. The class of 2015, taught by Suzanne Knowlton and Kiersten Hansen, included 22 … [Read more...]
