Students from Jamestown High School share their original poetry, inspired by the theme "Poetry Is..." The poem were written and recorded after students from Elizabeth Rowe-Baehr's 9th grade English classes worked with Sony Ton-Aime, who serves as the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Kevin Sabet – May 18, 2023
Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone invited Dr. Kevin Sabet to speak about his concerns on cannabis legalization in New York State at a conference in Celoron on May 1, 2023. … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Declares State of Emergency Barring Housing of Additional Immigrants in County
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has declared a State of Emergency that bars housing additional immigrants in the county. Wendel said the order is in response to New York City's announced intentions to send migrants and asylum seekers to … [Read more...]
Jamestown YMCA Requesting $1 Million in ARPA Funds for New Facility
The Jamestown YMCA is requesting $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds to construct a new facility on Harrison Street. YMCA Vice President of Operations John Barber and Tom Benson presented to the Jamestown Local Development Corporation on … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves $500,000 to Southern Tier Builders Exchange for Workforce Development Program
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation board has approved $500,000 for the Southern Tier Builders Exchange for a workforce development program. Grants Manager Tim O'Dell said Southern Tier Builders will use the American Rescue Plan funds for … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves $35,000 in Downtown Business Grants
A second round of $35,000 in downtown business grants were approved by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation board on Wednesday. Grants Manager Tim O'Dell said the awards came from the Downtown Small Business Evolution fund. He said … [Read more...]
Downtown Clean-Up Event Set for Saturday, May 20
The City of Jamestown will be holding a "Hands On Neighborhood" event to clean up downtown this Saturday, May 20. The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to noon. People interested in helping should meet on Tracy Plaza next to the Municipal … [Read more...]
Audubon Holding Annual Plant Exchange and Sale Saturday, May 20
The Audubon Community Nature Center will hold its annual Plant Exchange and Sale this Saturday. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. People are invited to trade their own potted plants in exchange for new ones or purchase … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Knock on Wood with Collin Wood: Fredonia Girls Flag Coach – Tim Kachelmeyer
Tim Kachelmeyer and his girls flag team lost their first game, but have picked up two quality wins since then. He advocates for the establishment of modified programs for the sport. Along with a heartwarming story of a girl who stepped up when her … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Knock On Wood: The Finale – May 18, 2023
In the Knock on Wood series finale, WRFA's Collin Wood wraps up more exciting action from CCAA girls flag football action. The sixth and final coach, Tim Kachelmeyer, joins for an interview. … [Read more...]
