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Bounce House Business Approved Loan To Purchase Building In Jamestown

May 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A bounce house and Christmas light business has been approved for a loan by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation to purchase a building in the city. Fire Guys Bounce Houses and Party Rentals, LLC is currently owned and operated in Lakewood … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Fire Guys Bounce Houses and Party Rentals LLC, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Michael Willis, Stephanie Wright, Wicked Jimmy's LLC, Wicked Warren's, Williams Fabricating

Jamestown Police Department Receiving Grant To Enhance Technology

May 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The City of Jamestown is receiving a $285,400 grant to enhance technology in the Jamestown Police Department. The Law Enforcement Technology Grant from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services will fund the purchase of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Kim Ecklund, Law Enforcement Technology Grant, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services

Hope & Healing Conference Set For June 6

May 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The annual Hope and Healing Conference will take place Thursday, June 6. The Chautauqua Substance Abuse Response Partnership coalition said the event is dedicated to addressing the complex needs in mental health and chemical dependency. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carlton Hall, Carlton Hall Consulting LLC, Chautauqua Substance Abuse Response Partnership coalition, FOCUS, Gwendolyn Bork, Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York, Johnny's Ambassadors Youth THC Prevention, Laura Stack

Journalist, Author Scott Kindberg Keynote Speaker for JCC Commencement

May 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Award-winning journalist and author Scott Kindberg will present the keynote address to Jamestown Community College graduates at its 2024 commencement events. Kindberg is a lifelong resident of Jamestown and the regional sports editor for The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Bills, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Commencement, Dunkirk Observer, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Expos, Jamestown Post-Journal, New York State Associated Press, Scott Kindberg, Warren Times Observer

JCC Student Morgan Tobio To Speak At Commencement Ceremony

May 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College’s commencement ceremony will feature student speaker Morgan Tobio. Tobio is a Fine Arts student from Hamden, Connecticut. Since beginning her college career at JCC, Tobio has played a lead or primary role in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Commencement, Jamestown Community College, Morgan Tobio

Free Car Seat Check Taking Place in Ashville Today

May 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Safety Village and Ardent Solutions are sponsoring a free car seat check today in Ashville. The car seat check will take place 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. today at the Ashville Fire Department located at 5338 Stow Road. Certified … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ardent Solutions, Ashville Fire Department, Chautauqua Safety Village, Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Jamestown Schools 2024-25 Budget To Be Voted On May 21

May 15, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Public Schools District has made its final presentation on the proposed $104 million 2024-25 budget ahead of the budget vote on May 21. The budget has no tax levy increase and a $2.9 million increase in State Foundation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024-25 Jamestown School Budget, Brittnay Spry, Climate Act, Jamestown Public Schools, Paul Abbott, State Bus Incentive Program Funding, State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, State Foundation Aid

Sales Tax Revenue Short For First Quarter in Jamestown

May 15, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Sales tax revenues were $70,839 short from what budgeted for the first quarter of 2024 for the city of Jamestown. City Comptroller Ericka Thomas said the city received $1,917,994 compared with the $1,988,833 budgeted. She said a state … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ericka Thomas, Sales Tax

County Board of Elections Advises Voters Of Printing Error on Reminder Cards

May 15, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Board of Elections is advising voters of a printing error on reminder cards mailed out recently. Commissioners Luz Torres and Brian Abram said the printing error on 5,000 of the 77,779 annual yellow postcards have inaccurate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Abram, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Luz Torres

Rotary Brings Back Treasure Trove Auction With A Twist

May 15, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Rotary Club of Jamestown is bringing back its Treasure Trove Auction with a twist. While the in-person event is sold out, members of the public can still participate by registering to bid online until noon, Saturday, May 18. Before the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Rotary Club of Jamestown

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