WASHINGTON - The effort to get a federal courthouse in Buffalo named after one of Jamestown’s adopted sons is a step closer to becoming a reality. On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation naming the brand new U.S. courthouse … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Calls on U.S. Senate to Pass REINS Act
Saying that over-regulation prevents small businesses from adding jobs, Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) this week is urging the Senate to take up a bill that would curtail the amount of regulations being imposed upon businesses throughout America. … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: State Law Bans Teens from Indoor Tanning
ALBANY - Many New York Teenagers will no longer be able to go tanning indoors. Last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to prohibit teens under 17 years old from using UV tanning devices, commonly found in many tanning salons. Under the new … [Read more...]
LOCAL MUSIC: Labyrinth Press Co. Hosts Free Hardcore Show Tonight
JAMESTOWN - Furniture City Hardcore will be hosting another live music show tonight in Jamestown at the Labyrinth Press Co. the show will feature music from local acts The Cryptic Yeast and 6ix6ix6ixties, along with Black Mask (Western PA) and … [Read more...]
LOCAL MUSIC: Swedish Bluegrass Band Returns to Scandinavian Folk Festival
JAMESTOWN - The Rockridge Brothers will once again perform at the Scandinavian Folk Festival this weekend (July 20-22) at the Gerry Rodeo Grounds. It is the second time the band has performed at the festival, the first time being last year. While … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Higgins Announces $2.4 Million for Dunkirk Airport Upgrade
DUNKIRK - The Dunkirk Airport will be getting $2.4 million dollar in federal funding to assist in the third phase of its runway expansion project. The news comes from Congressman Brian Higgins, who says the aid will come from the Federal Aviation … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Lawmakers Consider Fund Balance Ammendment
MAYVILLE – The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting this morning that Chautauqua County lawmakers have mixed feelings on a local law amendment that would require a super-majority vote for fund balance appropriations. Earlier this week, both the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: CRCF Announces Funding for County Office for the Aging Program
JAMESTOWN - A recent $50,000 grant from the Chautauqua County Assistance Fund, administered by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, to the County will provide emergency home repairs for many area veterans and their families. Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Arts Council Features Two New Exhibits
JAMESTOWN - The Arts Council For Chautauqua County has two new shows in their galleries. On July 16, Tapestry - The Art Of Rogers Elementary School opened in the Wright Gallery, and starting this weekend, the 3rd on 3rd Gallery will host Art Show - … [Read more...]
LOCAL MUSIC: Rock n’ Roll Rundown for July 19 to July 22
The Rock n' Roll Rundown, presented each week as a public service of WRFA, with support from the Arthur R. Gren Company. (DOWNLOAD / VIEW PDF VERSION) … [Read more...]
