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Chautauqua Institution Files Lawsuit Against State DEC, Town of Ellery in Regard to Herbicide Use on Chautauqua Lake

August 14, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that Chautauqua Institution has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Ellery and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for not providing a “comprehensive study” on the use of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Lake, Herbicide, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Town of Ellery

Falconer Officials Provide Update on Debris Removal from 2017 Fire

August 14, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FALCONER - The effort to clean up rubble from a fire that broke out nearly a year-and-a-half ago in the village of Falconer continues to move forward and village officials are starting to consider possible development options for the vacant … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Nelson, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Falconer Main Street Fire, Falconer Village Board, Greater Falconer Area Economic Development Committee, Greg Peterson, James Rensel, Jonathan Young

Medication-Assisted Treatment Available for Opioid Dependency

August 14, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

[SUBMITTED PRESS RELEASE] MAYVILLE, N.Y. - The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene continues to offer medication-assisted treatment at its two behavioral health clinics to help those struggling with opioid dependency. Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Behavioral Health Clinics, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Scott Cunningham, Suboxone, Vivitrol

Motorcyclist Dies Following Crash Sunday Night in Cherry Creek

August 13, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CHERRY CREEK - A motorcyclist lost his life early Sunday night in Cherry Creek after striking a vehicle that was backing out of a driveway. Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office deputies say the crash occurred just before 6:45 p.m. Sunday on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Auto Crash, Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, Fatal Crash, Jassen Sherman, Motorcycle Accident

Jamestown Pair Arrested on Illegal Gun, Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop

August 13, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown residents were charged late last week after police recovered a loaded and defaced pistol, methamphetamine and fake $100 bills. Jamestown police were patrolling the north side of the city when they saw a vehicle with a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Counterfeit Money, Daniel McKay, Illegal Gun Possession, Jamestown Police Department, Kaylyn Barlow

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Miki Girts Discusses Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival in Jamestown NY

August 3, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Originally airing Friday, Aug. 3, 2018 MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Miki Girts, organizer of the first ever Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival, happening in downtown Jamestown, NY on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arts on Fire, Miki Girts, Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Peter Funt Discusses Candid Camera and The Aug. 3 Show in Jamestown

August 3, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Aug. 3, 2018. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Peter Funt - TV host, speaker and columnist - who continues the Funt Family tradition of catching people in the act of being themselves. In … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Arts on Fire, Peter Funt, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Amy Schumer Double-Header Highlights Comedy Fest Line Up for Friday

August 3, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The 2018 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival continues today in Jamestown with an appearance by one of the most well-known comedians in America. Standup comic and actress Amy Schumer will perform two shows tonight at the Northwest Arena at 7 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Schumer, Barry Dougherty, Dan Aykroyd, Edie Adams, Fran Drescher, Jonathan Winters, Josh Mills, Kelly Carlin, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Lucinda Winters, Tom Cotter, Willow Bay Theater

Accused Arsonist Arraigned on 2017 Charges, Sent to County Jail on $1 Million Cash Bail

August 3, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Jamestown man accused of setting multiple fires in the city and in Falconer early 2017 has finally been arraigned on his local charges. The Jamestown Post-Journal says 20-year-old Jonathan Young was arraigned on a 25-count … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arson, Arsons, Chautauqua County Court, Falconer Main Street Fire, Jonathan Young, March 2017 Arson

Reg Lenna Center for The Arts offers two events to the public on Aug. 3

August 3, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Reg Lenna Center for The Arts offers two events to the public on Friday, Aug. 3. The Reg will reopen 3rd on 3rd Gallery in a new street level space at 5:30 p.m. Friday with a free public reception for the Instagram photo show … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 3rd on 3rd Gallery, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, MyJtownNY, Peter Funt, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park

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