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Exhibit on Evolution of American Democracy Coming To Robert H. Jackson Center This Fall

May 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A traveling exhibit on the evolution of American Democracy is coming to the Robert H. Jackson Center this fall The Museum Association of New York selected the center as one of 12 host sites for "Voices and Votes –A New Agora for New York." The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Voting Machine Company, Fenton History Center, James Prendergast Library, Kristan McMahon, Museum Association of New York, Robert H. Jackson Center, Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, Voices and Votes –A New Agora for New York

Many Businesses, Organizations Holding Solar Eclipse Events

April 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Many organizations and businesses are holding events today as part of the solar eclipse. The Jamestown Airport 's "Fly-by-Night" event continues today, starting at 7:00 a.m. with a pancake breakfast. Dozens of vendors, including food trucks, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 solar eclipse, Audubon Community Nature Center, City of Dunkirk, Fenton History Center, Great Lakes Flight Center, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Jamestown Community College, Long Point State Park, Midway State Park, New York State Parks

Doors Open Jamestown To Take Place Saturday, Feb. 3

February 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 20th year of Doors Open Jamestown will take place this Saturday, February 3. From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, people can visit eighteen local museums and attractions for free during what would otherwise be a slow time of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carrie Swanson, Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Doors Open Jamestown, Fenton History Center, Jamestown Chamber of Commerce, Lucy-Desi Museum and Center for Comedy, National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena

Jamestown City Council Wraps Up Budget Presentations

November 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has wrapped up budget presentations and are now moving onto budget discussions. Council heard presentations from the Fenton History Center and Department of Development Monday night. Council President Tony Dolce said … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, Fenton History Center, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Tony Dolce

City Council To Hear Final Budget Presentations

November 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Department of Development and Fenton History Center will present their budgets to Jamestown City Council tonight. The budget presentations will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Police Training Room on the fourth floor of city hall. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fenton History Center, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Police Department, Paula Pichon, Rand Machine Products Inc.

City Proposes $6.4 Million Bond for City Building Upgrades, Repairs

May 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is proposing to bond for $6.4 million in order to do a variety of building improvements and repairs. Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented the initial bond proposal to City Council Monday, saying the projects were limited to just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 145 Steele Street, American Rescue Plan, Bergman Park, bond, City of Jamestown, Eddie Sundquist, Fenton History Center, Fenton Mansion, Fleet Maintenance Building, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Municipal Building, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba

Two Chautauqua County Organizations Receiving Art Service Inc. Grant Funding

April 10, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two Chautauqua County organizations are receiving funding through Arts Services Inc. The Chautauqua Community Music Project and the Fenton History Center are part of 23 organizations receiving a portion of $44,500 in Give for Greatness … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arts Services Inc., Chautauqua Community Music Project, Fenton History Center, Give for Greatness Funding

World War II Veteran PFC Thomas Tedesco Honored with Medal Ceremony

December 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio 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 Radio 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 Radio 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

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