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Jamestown Planning Commission Receives Update on Shawbucks, Prendergast Landing Projects

May 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission received an update on the Shawbucks and Prendergast Landing projects at their monthly meeting. Project Architect Chris Cooke presented on the Prendergast Landing project which is located at the corner of Fairmount … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chris Cooke, Jade Empire LLC, Jamestown Planning Commission, Kurt Johnson, NYS Historic Preservation Office, Prendergast Landing Project, Rahsaan Graham, Shawbucks, The Resource Center

City Council to Vote on $1.3 Million in Business Grants

October 24, 2022 By WRFA Radio 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

Shawbucks Renovations Move Step Forward with City Council Approved Parcel Sale

August 31, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Shawbucks will be making some major renovations now that Jamestown City Council has approved selling a city parcel to the business. A public hearing and vote was held last night on the sale of the parcel for $1,000 to business owner Kurt Johnson. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Kurt Johnson, Shawbucks

Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plans for DPW Central Garage, Shawbucks

July 21, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved the site plan for the City to continue moving forward with converting the former Hartley Buick property on Washington Street into a new DPW Central Garage. A question had been raised whether the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Central Garage, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jeff Lehman, Kurt Johnson, local preservation ordinance, Lutheran Social Services, Shawbucks

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

County IDA Approves $5.7 Million in Low Interest Loans to 28 Businesses As the Cope with Impact of COVID-19

October 28, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has allocated more than half of the federal CARES Act money it recently received to assist businesses throughout the county during the COVID-19 pandemic. In September, The U.S. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Advanced Production Group, Ark Wholesale, Artone, Barton Tool Inc., Big Inlet Brewing, Bilicki Law Firm, Brigiotta's, CARES Act, Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency, Cockaigne Resort, Cockaigne Ski Resort, coronavirus, Corvus Bus, COVID-19, Economic Development Administration, Excelco, Falconer Hotel, Hampton Inn, Heritage Ministries, Holiday Inn Express, International Ordnance Technologies, Ivory Acres Weddings, Kimbert Manufacturing, La Quinta, Luscombe Aircraft Corporation, Mark Geise, Merritt Estate Winery, Newbrook, Pace’s Pizzeria, Pucci Carpet One Furniture and Bedding, Servpro of Jamestown, Shawbucks, Skate Shop, SKB Auto Sales, The Original Crunch Roll Factory, Uhl Ventures, Webb's Captain's Table

Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival to Land in Downtown Jamestown Thursday, Continues Through Saturday Night

July 17, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The 2nd annual Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival returns to downtown Jamestown on Thursday, July 18 and continues through Saturday, July 20, 2019. This year's festival will feature over 60 artists and will be celebrating local, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 3rd on 3rd Gallery, After Funk, Amanda Lynn’s Shenanigans, Bill Ward, Cindy Haight, Cold Lazarus, Company Townes, Feverhawk, Funktional Flow, Jamestown Brewing Company, Jamestown Wine Cellar, Jesse Winterhalter, Karate Sleepover, Labyrinth Press Company, LeSpecial, Miki Girts, Phantasm, Qwister, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Shawbucks, Smilo and the Ghost, Space Junk, Steven Rogers, The Audience, The LEC, Trip the Deuce, Tropidelic, Vibe Supply, Wanyama, Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival, Winter Garden Plaza, Witty Tarbox

Tickets Available for 2019 Salute to the Finest Dinner, Celebrating Local Businesses from Jamestown Area

February 11, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce will honor a number of local businesses and individuals during its annual Salute to the Finest, Monday, March 4 at Shawbucks. These awards are presented annually and pay tribute to some of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ahlstrom Schaeffer Electric, Alyvia Town, Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, Cummins Inc., Elegant Edibles Catering, Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce, Joe Town, Lake Shore Paving, Lena’s Pizza, Pace’s Pizzeria, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Shawbucks, UCAN Ministry, Wegmans

[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

County Executive Proclaims May as ‘Drug Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month’

May 3, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - May is National Mental Health Month and this year National Prevention Week is May 14 through May 20. In recognition of local groups’ educational efforts on drug addiction, Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan has proclaimed May … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brielle, Drug Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, Hope and Healing for Chautauqua, National Mental Health Month, National Prevention Week, Shawbucks, Vince Horrigan

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