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JHS Students Holding Food Drive for Thanksgiving

November 19, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown High School Student Organization is holding a food drive now through November 23rd for Thanksgiving. The four classes are competing to bring in the most food and are each donating to a different community organization. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools

JLDC Approves $93k Loan for New Manufacturer in Jamestown

November 18, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new manufacturer of steel belt conveyors is planning on opening in the City of Jamestown. Falcon Conveyor will receive a $93,750 loan from the Jamestown Local Development Corporation as part of a $472,500 financing package. That package also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Falcon Conveyor, Greater Jamestown Zone Capital Corporation, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Scott Clark, Stephanie Wright

JLDC Approves Funding for Holiday Parade, NCC Riverside Saturdays

November 18, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Local Development Corporation approved $3400 in downtown programming funds for the Jamestown Holiday Parade that's scheduled for Saturday, December 4th. Collaborative Children's Solutions' Pat Smeraldo said this funding will help the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Collaborative Children's Solutions, Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Justin Gould, Kim Ecklund, National Comedy Center, Patrick Smeraldo

COVID-19 Cases Increase For Fourth Week

November 18, 2021 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

COVID-19 cases continued to increase for a fourth week with 436 new cases being reported and two deaths for November 7th through November 13th. 170 of those cases were located in Jamestown. There are 475 active cases and 23 people hospitalized. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination

County Legislature Approves ARP Projects, DPF Director Bentley Receives Commendation

November 18, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature approved a set of American Rescue Plan projects as well authorizing using $4.9 million in bonds for various capital projects. Legislators approved a resolution that authorizes capital projects with the issuance of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Brad Bentley, Chautauqua County Legislature, Pierre Chagnon, PJ Wendel

“The Stand Down” Event for Veterans Takes Place at JCC Today

November 18, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Veterans will be able to access services and information at "The Stand Down" event today at Jamestown Community College. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to all veterans of the U.S. Military, regardless of discharge status. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College

Jamestown’s Christmas Tree Arrives at Tracy Plaza

November 18, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown's Christmas Tree arrived at Tracy Plaza Wednesday morning. Parks Manager Dan Stone said the 40-foot tall Blue Spruce came from 265 Prospect Street, "This year's tree was donated by Lindsay DeLong and her family up there on Prospect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christmas Tree, Dan Stone, Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade, Lindsay DeLong

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – November 18, 2021

November 18, 2021 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 WRFA @ RegLenna.com. THU NOV 18 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment

School Bus Drivers Are Getting a Raise in Jamestown

November 17, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

School bus drivers are getting a raise in the new contract approved by the Jamestown School Board. The contract with the Jamestown Support Staff Association includes setting the hourly rate for bus drivers at $20 an hour. The collective bargaining … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown School Board, Jamestown Support Staff Association, Kevin Whitaker, Small Cities Lawsuit

Lincoln Elementary School Principal Recognized as JCC Distinguished Alumnus

November 17, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Lincoln Elementary School Principal Katie Russo was recognized at the School Board meeting for being presented with a Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Jamestown Community College Alumni Association. Dr. Whitaker read from the award … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Jamestown School Board, Katie Russo, Kevin Whitaker, Lincoln Elementary School

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