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County Legislature Lowers Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption Rate

March 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature has voted to lower the Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption that they just passed in February. Legislators learned during last week's Audit & Control Committee that the state only allows exemptions for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audit and Control Committee, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Office for the Aging, Fred Larson, Marty Proctor, Mary Ann Spanos, Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption, Susan Parker, Terry Niebel, Tom Nelson

Gov. Hochul Sends Budget Extender Bill To State Legislature

March 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State's budget will be late this year. To be on time, the State Legislature needs to pass the budget and have it signed by Governor Kathy Hochul by March 31. The new fiscal year starts April 1. Hochul released a statement Wednesday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, New York State Legislature

Modified Football Returning To Jamestown Public Schools

March 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Modified football will be returning to the Jamestown Public Schools' athletic program. The Jamestown School Board approved funding the return of the sport. Athletic Director Ben Drake and Varsity Football Coach Tom Langworthy said bringing back … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ben Drake, Jamestown Area Midget Football League, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Modified football, Tom Langworthy

Petition Process For Jamestown School Board Starts Today

March 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Those interested in running for the Jamestown School Board can start collecting petitions today. The seats currently held by Frank Galeazzo and Nina Karbacka are up for election on May 21. There will also be an additional vacancy created by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Frank Galeazzo, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Joseph Calimeri, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Nina Karbacka, Patrick Slagle, Rhonda Frank

Chautauqua Institution Appoints New Communications Director

March 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution has announced the appointment of Jill McCormick as the Director of Communications and Special Projects. McCormick will be responsible for developing and implementing communications plans to inform the public, news media, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Jill McCormick, WJET

Humane Society Offering Adoption Special For Long Stay Dogs

March 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is offering an adoption special for long stay dogs. The special takes a percentage off the normal fee based on the length of the dog's stay at the society. Fundraising and Communications Director Brian … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Papalia, Chautauqua County Humane Society

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. THU MAR … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: rock, rocknroll, rundown

Jamestown Attorney Joseph Calimeri Appointed To Jamestown School Board

March 27, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown attorney Joseph Calimeri has been appointed to the Jamestown School Board. Board President Paul Abbott nominated Calimeri to fill the unexpired term of Pat Slagle. Slagle resigned from the board following his acceptance of a new position … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Frank Galeazzo, Italian American Golf Association, Jamestown School Board, Joe Pawelski, Joseph Calimeri, Nina Karbacka, Pat Slagle, Paul Abbott, Wright Calimeri PLLC

CCIDA Board Approves $725,000 In Loans For Three Businesses

March 27, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved loans for three businesses totaling $725,000 at its monthly meeting Tuesday. The loan approved for Tim & Edmond, LLC was for $400,000 and will be used to assist in the upgrade … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Edmond Shults, ENI, Jamestown Brewing Company, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, LINC, Shults Real Estate LLC, Tim and Edmond LLC, Tim Shults, Universal Tool Company, Wicked Jimmy's LLC, Wicked Warren's

Jamestown Community Baseball Has New Lease For Diethrick Stadium

March 27, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community Baseball has a new lease agreement to use Russell E. Diethrick Stadium. Jamestown City Council approved the amendment to the current lease at its voting session Monday night. Council President Tony Dolce said one of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community Baseball, Jamestown Jammers, Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Russell E. Diethrick Stadium, Tony Dolce

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