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City Council Hears Proposal To Deal With Abandoned Shopping Carts

January 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has heard a proposal to deal with abandoned shopping carts. Citizen Melissa Paterniti presented to council members at their January 8 work session a law that had been passed by a municipality in the state of Washington in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jeff Russell, Melissa Paterniti, shopping carts, Tops

Rolison Pleads Guilty to Two Fatal Crashes, Bench Memorial Dedication Held for Lexy Hughan

June 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

The Jamestown man charged in two fatal crashes has pleaded guilty in Chautauqua County Court. District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 60-year old Randall Rolison pled guilty to Second Degree Manslaughter for the vehicular fatality that took … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dow Park, Jamestown Pride Festival, Jason Schmidt, Lexy Hughan, Linda Kraemer, Melissa Paterniti, Missy Paterniti, Randall Rolison, Sara Rafaloski

Voters Approve Jamestown Public Schools Budget

May 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Voters have approved the Jamestown Public Schools' 2023-24 Budget. The $101 million proposal passed by a vote of 555 to 127. Voters also approved the creation of a $5 million Capital Reserve Fund by a vote of 575 to 106. The three school … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023-24 Jamestown School Budget, Christine Schnars, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, John Panebianco, Melissa Paterniti, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers

Polls Open at Noon for Vote on School Budgets, School Board Candidates

May 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

School budgets will be voted on today throughout New York State Polls open at noon today in the Jamestown Public Schools District with voting open until 9:00 p.m. People may go to Jefferson or Washington Middle Schools; or Lincoln Elementary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023-24 Jamestown School Budget, Christine Schnars, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, John Panebianco, Melissa Paterniti, Paul Abbott

[LISTEN] Jamestown School Board – Meet The Candidates – May 11, 2023

May 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Parent-Teacher Organization held a "Meet The Candidates" forum on May 11, 2023 so the public could learn more about the four candidates running for three open seats on the Jamestown School Board. The candidates include Paul Abbott, John … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Christine Schnars, Jamestown Parent Teacher Organization, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, John Panebianco, Melissa Paterniti, Paul Abbott

Jamestown School Board Candidates Share Their Experience, Why Running at ‘Meet the Candidates’ Forum

May 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Candidates for Jamestown School Board shared their experience and why they're running for the board at a "Meet The Candidates" forum held Thursday night. There are four candidates running for three open seats. Parent-Teacher Organization … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christine Schnars, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Joanne Dean, John Panebianco, Melissa Paterniti, Melissa Rhodes, Paul Abbott

Public Invited to Jamestown School Board ‘Meet The Candidates’ Night

May 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Voters can learn more about candidates running for Jamestown School Board at a "Meet the Candidates Night" tonight. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 197 Martin Road. It is open to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023-24 Jamestown School Budget, Christine Schnars, Jamestown School Board, John Panebianco, Melissa Paterniti, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers

‘Meet The Candidates Night’ for JPS School Board Candidates Set for May 11

May 4, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A "Meet the Candidates Night" will be held May 11 for the four candidates running for Jamestown School Board. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m., Thursday May 11 in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 197 Martin Road. The four … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023-24 Jamestown School Budget, Christine Schnars, Jamestown School Board, Joanne Dean, John Panebianco, Melissa Paterniti, Melissa Rhodes, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers

Fundraiser for Memorial Bench for Lexy Hughan Set for January 28

January 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A fundraising event for a memorial for Lexy Hughan is taking place this Saturday. Citizen Melissa Paterniti is hosting the event from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the YWCA Lake Lodge in Lakewood. The event will feature refreshments and a basket … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dow Park, Lexy Hughan, Melissa Paterniti, Missy Paterniti

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