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New Prendergast Library Patio Dedicated to Local Radio Legend Jim Roselle

June 26, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Officials and family dedicated a new patio in honor of local radio legend, Jim Roselle, at the James Prendergast Library on Saturday. The ceremony, which included the dedication of the new community gardens as well, preceded the library's annual … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Dan Hickman, James Prendergast Library, Jim Roselle, Lenna Foundation, New York State Public Library construction funds, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation

James Prendergast Library Block Party to Take Place June 24

June 23, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The James Prendergast Library will kick off their summer reading program with a block party and patio dedication this Saturday. The new patio will be dedicated at 10:30 a.m. in memory of Jim Roselle, a library supporter, radio personality, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Prendergast Library Block Party, Jim Roselle

James Prendergast Library Holding Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser

May 10, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The James Prendergast Library is holding a scavenger hunt as a new fundraiser for the library. The Jim Roselle Community Scavenger Hunt will take place Monday, May 17th through Saturday, May 22nd. Prendergast Library Executive Director Anne Green … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anne Greene, James Prendergast Library, Jim Roselle

Jamestown’s Easter Egg Hunt to be Dedicated to Jim Roselle

March 25, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown’s 69th Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be dedicated to local radio legend Jim Roselle, who died Wednesday at the age of 89. Mayor Sam Teresi said that During his final days, Roselle vowed that he was going to attend … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Easter, Easter Egg Hunt, Jim Roselle, Russ Diethrick, Sam Teresi

Local Radio Legend Jim Roselle Passes Away at the age of 89

March 24, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A local broadcasting legend has passed away. Long-time WJTN personality Jim Roselle died Wednesday at his home in Jamestown. He was 89 years old. Roselle started working at WJTN in 1953 and was in his 61st year at the station, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Hubert Funeral Home, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Boys and Girls Club, Jim Roselle, Lucille Ball Little Theatre, Russ Diethrick, Terry Frank, WJTN

Limited Number of Tickets Remain for 2015 Sports Hall of Fame Banquet

February 2, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A limited number of tickets are available for the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame’s 34th annual Induction Dinner – which will be held on Monday, Feb. 16 at the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club. Inductees of the Class of 2015 are Jehuu … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Davenport, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Banquet, Chuck Crist, Dan Stimson, Jack Keeney, Jehuu Caulcrick, Jim Roselle, Mel Swanson, Ramsay Riddell, Scrubby Olson, Shane Conlan, the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Vincent Powers

Conlan to Serve as Keynote Speaker for 2015 CSHOF Induction Banquet

January 13, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame has announced the keynote speaker of for the 2015 Induction banquet – scheduled for Feb. 16. Hall officials say Former Buffalo Bill and recent College Football Hall of Fame inductee Shane Conlan will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Davenport, Buffalo Bills, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Chuck Crist, Dan Stimson, Jack Keeney, Jehuu Caulcrick, Jim Roselle, Mel Swanson, Penn State, Ramsay Riddell, Scrubby Olson, Shane Conlan, Vincent Powers

Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Announces 2015 Inductees

December 1, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Board of Directors of the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame has announced the inductees who will comprise the Class of 2015. In a media release sent out Sunday, hall of fame officials announced that the 2015 inductees will be Jehuu … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Davenport, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Chuck Crist, Dan Stimson, Jack Keeney, Jehuu Caulcrick, Jim Roselle, Mel Swanson, Ramsey Riddell, Scrubby Olson, Vincent Powers

MORNING NEWS: Prendergast Library Board Approves Appointment of New Trustees

December 21, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The board of trustees for the James Prendergast Library will have several new faces the next time it meets in January. During Thursday’s monthly meeting, the board approved the appointment of four new trustees to the board. They are Karl … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anne Hedin, Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System, E. Thomas Rankin, James Prendergast Library, Jim Roselle, Karl Holmgren, Linda Larkin, Linda Mielke, Lynn Warner, Micki McCray, Pat Smith, Russ Diethrick, Tina Scott

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