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Published 9 hours ago[LISTEN] Community Matters – Robert H. Jackson Center – September 24, 2026
The Robert H. Jackson Center will be wrapping up its programming on the 80th anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials in October. We’ll learn about what topics those will focus on as well as a new youth program scheduled for the end of next month. More Posts for Show: Community…
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Published 11 hours ago‘Mystery At The Marvin’ To Be Held In October
A “Mystery at the Marvin” will be held at the Marvin House in October. The Elizabeth Warner Marvin Community House is inviting guests to experience an original interactive mystery presented at 7:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4. Created for the Marvin House’s 75th…
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Published September 24Paint CHQ Mural Program Artist Begins Project at Bemus Point Village Hall, September 24
JAMESTOWN, N.Y The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) and the Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) are excited to announce the start of a new public […]
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Published 11 hours agoJHS Marching Band To Host 47th Annual Fall Festival Of Bands Sept. 26
The Jamestown High School Marching Band will host its 47th Annual Fall Festival of Bands this Saturday. The JHS Marching Band will perform their 2026 show “Paint It Black” at noon on Strider Field. JHS Marching Band Director Ethan Thompson said, “This year’s show is a dramatic,…
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Published September 24Boyles Motor Sales Receives Sales Tax Exemption For Building Expansion
A Jamestown area large engine repair business has been approved for a sales tax exemption as part of its plans to expand the business. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency approved the exemption in the amount of $40,000 to Evan LLC Oils Motor Sales which operates…
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Published 9 hours ago[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – September 24, 2026
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley discusses the tentative 2027 County Budget with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel. More Posts for Show: Community Matters
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Published 10 hours agoSilver Creek Schools Mourn Student Who Died Following Train Accident
The Silver Creek Central School District is mourning the loss of a student who died after being hit by a train. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that 16-year old Keira (Koda) Beckstrom was struck by a train Wednesday afternoon in the village of Silver Creek. Silver…
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Published 11 hours agoPomfret Receives More Than $800,000 In NYS Funds For Barker Street Playground
The Town of Pomfret has been awarded state funding for a new playground. The funding of $821,221 is part of $67.5 million in grants through New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS) for 89 projects to build, expand and renovate public playgrounds…
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Published 11 hours agoCherry Creek, Pomfret Receive Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant
The towns of Cherry Creek and Pomfret are each receiving wastewater infrastructure grants. Each town will receive $50,000 in Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant awards. $3.1 million is being awarded statewide to jumpstart 63 water quality projects statewide by…
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Published 11 hours agoFree Fishing Day Set For Sept. 26 in NYS
New York residents can fish for free this Saturday in the state. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced a statewide Free Fishing Day for Saturday, September 26. During any of the six designated Free Fishing Days, the fishing…
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Published September 24WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – September 24, 2026
THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. THU SEP 24 The Karl-Marks Revolution –…
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Published September 24County Executive Wendel’s Proposed 2027 Budget Cuts Tax Rate To Lowest Point Since 1975
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has proposed in his 2027 Executive Budget to cut the tax rate by 85-cents, for the County’s lowest tax rate since 1975. The proposed $330 million budget would reduce the tax rate from $6.17 per $1,000 of assessed value to $5.32 while also…