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World War II Veteran PFC Thomas Tedesco Honored with Medal Ceremony

December 9, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

State and local officials along with family members gathered at the Fenton History Center mansion on Thursday to honor a World War II veteran with a medal presentation ceremony. 98-year old Private First Class Thomas A. Tedesco of Falconer served … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fenton History Center, George Borrello, Thomas A. Tedesco, World War II

Jamestown Police Chief Concerned About Cuts to Budget

November 8, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Police Chief has concerns over cuts or under-funding of several areas of the department's budget. Chief Tim Jackson, presenting to City Council, said training and instruction was only funded with $30,000 when $60,000 was requested. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, Fenton History Center, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Matt Coon, Patrick Monaghan, SWAT team, Tim Jackson

Jamestown City Council Approves SWAT Vehicle Purchase

October 25, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved the purchase of a new SWAT vehicle. The $247,516 Bearcat will be paid for using American Rescue Plan funds. Council President Tony Dolce said the SWAT team has been using regular vehicles for raids and with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Business Property and Infrastructure Improvement Grant Program, Fenton History Center, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Police Department, Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program, SWAT vehicle, Tony Dolce

City Council to Vote on $1.3 Million in Business Grants

October 24, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on $1.3 million in grants to local businesses to be funded by the American Rescue Plan Act Business Property and Infrastructure Improvement Grant Program. The seven resolutions under new business had been approved … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, American Rescue Plan Act, Artone Manufacturing, Business Property and Infrastructure Improvement Grant Program, Colecraft Commercial Furnishings, Dawson Metal, Eddie Sundquist, El Greco Woodworking, Fenton History Center, International Ordnance Technologies, Jamestown Assessor's Office, Jamestown City Clerk's Office, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Corporation Counsel, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, National Wire and Metal Technology Incorporated, Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program, Shawbucks

WRFA’s ‘I Remember’ Oral History Project Comes to Bemus Point Saturday

July 13, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

WRFA will be in Bemus Point this Saturday to hear residents' first-hand accounts of our area's local history as part of the "I Remember" oral history project. The Saturday, July 16 interview sessions will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Historical Society, Bemus Point, Chautauqua County Historical Society, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Fenton History Center, I Remember

WRFA Announces “I Remember” Oral History Project

May 12, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Project will launch in June with a goal of interviewing 100 area residents JAMESTOWN, NY - Area residents who want to share their memories to help chronicle local history in Chautauqua County will get a chance to do so later this year. WRFA-LP in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, Station News and Events Tagged With: Chautauqua County Historical Society, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Dan Swackhammer, Fenton History Center, I Remember, Jason Sample, Kipp Reynolds, Kranky Plate Productions

Fenton History Center Unveils New Interpretive Archaeology Signs

May 5, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Fenton History Center unveiled new interpretive archaeology signs on its grounds in a ceremony Wednesday afternoon. Resident Archaeologist Dr. Tom Greer said the Walnut Grove Archaeology Project at the center has been going on for ten years. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Elizabeth Scudder Fenton, Fenton History Center, Noah Goodling, Tom Greer, Victoria Parker, Walnut Grove Archaeology Project

Fenton History Center’s New Executive Director Leaves Position

March 14, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Fenton History Center is back to the drawing board for looking for a new Executive Director. Center Staff confirmed that Renee Freifeld, who began in the new position on January 10, 2022, has left the organization. No explanation was given for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Capacity Lab, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Fenton History Center, Noah Goodling, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Renee Freifeld

‘Christmas at Santa’s Workshop’ Holiday Exhibit Opens at Fenton History Center

December 10, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Fenton History Center's 'Christmas At Santa's Workshop' holiday exhibit has opened. Center Curator Victoria Parker said while the Fenton has a Christmas exhibit every year, they invite people to see the theme of the exhibit which changes, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fenton History Center, Lisa Goodell, Noah Goodling, Victoria Parker

Fenton History Center Director Noah Goodling Stepping Down

December 2, 2021 By WRFA 1 Comment

Fenton History Center Executive Director Noah Goodling is stepping down this week. City Council member and Fenton History Center Board Member Marie Carrubba told City Council on Monday that Goodling has taken another job within Chautauqua County, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Capacity Lab, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Fenton History Center, Marie Carrubba, Noah Goodling, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, Winifred Crawford Dibert Foundation

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