The Jamestown High School Marching Band will hold its annual Community Preview Night this Friday, August 26. The free show will begin at 8:00 p.m. at Strider Field. The community is welcome to attend the Community Preview Night to learn more … [Read more...]
Efforts to Help Homelessness in Jamestown Top City Council Discussions
Homelessness in Jamestown and efforts to combat it topped discussions by Jamestown City Council Monday night. Housing Committee Chair Marie Carrubba said the issue of homelessness in downtown Jamestown, including people camping under the South … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Urging Campfire Safety With Much of State Under Drought Watch
Due to much of New York State being under a drought watch and high fire danger, New York State is urging people to be safe when building camp fires. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said the entire state is … [Read more...]
U.S. News & World Report Names National Comedy Center ‘Top 25 Family Weekend Getaway’
U.S. News & World Report has named the National Comedy Center a “Top 25 Family Weekend Getaways in the U.S.” The publication states that the top getaways guarantee enriching activities for all ages and that the destinations offer special … [Read more...]
JHS Class of 1970 Presents Donation to Prendergast Library
The Jamestown High School Class of 1970 has presented a $3,500 donation to the James Prendergast Library. The donation will support educational programming at the library. Library Director Anne Greene said the funding will go toward expanding … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Knock on Wood: Coach Tom Langworthy, JHS Football – August 2022
WRFA High School Sports Correspondent Collin Wood talks with Jamestown Varsity Football Coach Tom Langworthy to preview the upcoming 2022 season. Listen to "Knock on Wood" with Collin Wood - a weekly HS Sports report focusing on Jamestown and the … [Read more...]
Two in Custody in Connection to Prendergast Ave. Fatal Drive-By Shooting
JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown men are in custody related to the fatal drive-by shooting on Friday, August 19. Jamestown Police report they are working with the Chautauqua County District Attorney's office to determine what charges 32-year-old Joseph … [Read more...]
[WATCH/LISTEN] Arts on Fire LIVE: Infinity Visual and Performing Arts
JAMESTOWN - On Friday, August 19, WRFA presents students from Infinity Visual & Performing Arts in the Reg Lenna Media Arts Studio for a special broadcast of a prerecorded live performance (originally recorded Thursday, August 9). WATCH … [Read more...]
City to Hold Public Forum Following Fatal Shooting on Prendergast Avenue
One person was killed and one injured in a targeted drive-by shooting on Prendergast Avenue Friday afternoon. Jamestown Police say the incident happened just before 1:00 p.m. in the 800 block of Prendergast. 35-year-old Jesus Batista Perez was … [Read more...]
Jamestown Second Quarter Sales Tax Receipts Down 5.5% from 2021
Sales tax receipts for the City of Jamestown saw a decrease for the second quarter as compared to 2021. According to the Second Quarter Sales tax report prepared by City Comptroller John Sellstrom, the sales tax payment for second quarter is 5.5% … [Read more...]
