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Wicked Jimmy’s LLC Approved $350,000 Loan By JLDC

February 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has approved a $350,000 loan for Wicked Jimmy's LLC. The company will use the money toward the purchase of the almost 35,000 square foot property that previously housed the former Jamestown Brewing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Dan Borg-Sundstrom, Drew Erlandson, Forte, George Patti, Jamestown Brewing Company, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Peggy Kaltenmeier, Wicked Jimmy's LLC, Wicked Warren's

Mayor Proclaims ‘Sam Elliott Day,’ Forte Prepares to Reopen

August 10, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Mayor Eddie Sundquist declared "Sam Elliott Day" Monday at Forte the Restaurant in downtown Jamestown, "Whereas, the staff and members of Forte the restaurant have taken it upon themselves to mark the birthday of the living screen legend, the great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Eddie Sundquist, Forte, Peggy Kaltenmeier, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

City Council Receives Update on Sales Tax, Fire Department Software

June 8, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

City sales tax revenues increased $73-thousand dollars for first quarter of 2021 from the same time in 2020. City Comptroller Ryan Thompson said the city received $1 million-648-thousand dollars, "That's about 4.65% increase relative to 2020, so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Forte, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Matt Coon, Peggy Kaltenmeier

City Council to Receive Update on Sales Tax Revenues, Parklets at Work Session

June 7, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

First Quarter Sales Tax revenue receipts are up for the City of Jamestown. City Comptroller Ryan Thompson will discuss payments received at tonight's City Council work session. In a memo included with the pre-file for the meeting, Thompson said the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Forte, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Kurt Johnson, Ryan Thompson, Shawbucks

[LISTEN] City Officials Respond to Ongoing Complaints Regarding Music Entertainment from Downtown Resident

June 4, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown city officials spent a great deal of time Monday night responding to a series of complaints about downtown noise and entertainment raised by a city resident during the past few months. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, City … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Crown Street Roasting, Forte, Full Moon Rising Bakery, Gary Templin, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Peter Larson, Phillip Morris, Sam Teresi, Zach Agett

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dining Out For Life is Tuesday, Oct. 9

October 8, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Richard Fleurant and Ian Eastman from Evergreen Health about the 16th annual Dining Out for Life, happening Tuesday, Oct. 9 at participating … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Brazil Craft Beer and Wine Lounge, Community Matters, Dining Out For Life, Evergreen Health Services, Forte, Ian Eastman, Labyrinth Press Company, Landmark Restaurant, Rich Fleurant

[LISTEN] Community Matters – ‘Dinning Out For Life’ Fundraiser is Oct. 10

October 9, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SIX CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY RESTAURANTS TO PARTICIPATE IN 2017 Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Kimberly Lombard from Evergreen Health Services about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Andriaccio's Restaurant, Brazil Craft Beer and Wine Lounge, Dining Out For Life, Ellicottville Brewing Company West, Evergreen Health Services, Forte, Kimberly Lombard, Labyrinth Press Company, Landmark Restaurant

[LISTEN] 2017 Local Music Showcase to Benefit Infinity is Saturday, Sept. 8

September 8, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The year's biggest night of local music is happening in downtown Jamestown this weekend. Infinity Visual and Performing Arts will hold its 14th annual Local Music Showcase (LMS) fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Brazil, Forte, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Labyrinth Press Co., Local Music Showcase, Mojos, Shane Hawkins, Shawbucks, The Pub, The Q, The Wine Cellar

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Evergreen Health’s Dining Out for Life Preview

October 7, 2016 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Laurie Matson and Rich Fleurant from Evergreen Health about the upcoming Dining Out for Life fundraiser, taking place … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Andriacchio's, Brazil Craft Beer & Wine Lounge, Community Matters, Dining Out For Life, Ellicottville Brewing Company West, Evergreen Health Services, Forte, Jason Sample, Labyrinth Press Co., Landmark Restaurant, Laurie Matson, Rich Fleurant

Restaurant Week 2014 Now Underway

October 20, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Week is now underway and will continue through Sunday, Oct. 26. A total of 15 restaurants throughout the county are signed up for this year’s promotion, including: Andriaccio’s, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andriaccio's Restaurant, Bemus Point Golf Club, Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Coach's Chatterbox, Forte, LaScala, Pizza Hut, Restaurant Week, Scallion Bistro, Shawbucks

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