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Local Officials, Congressman Langworthy Honor Local Businesses For Small Business Awareness Week

May 2, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Several local small businesses, including Hotspot Cafe, were recognized as part of Small Business Awareness Week by officials in Fredonia. Congressman Nick Langworthy said small businesses should be celebrated every day, "More than half of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: DFT Communications, Hector Alverio, Hot Spot Cafe, JCC Small Business Development Center, Kris Maytum, Lumi Cafe, Nick Langworthy, PJ Wendel, Portage Pie, Small Business Association, Small Business Awareness Week

Public Hearing Set for Local Law Raising City Council, Mayor’s Salaries

May 2, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A public hearing on the local law that increases Jamestown City Council members and the Mayor's salary will take place this afternoon. The hearing will be held at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Charter, Jamestown City Council

JHS Closet Donation Drive Taking Play May 2

May 2, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A donation drive for the Jamestown High School Closet is taking place today. The Jamestown High School Parent-Teacher-Student Organization is hosting the drive which will take place from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the high school. The JHS Closet … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gotchu Fund, Jamestown High School Closet, Jamestown High School Parent-Teacher-Student Organization

CASA of Chautauqua’s 15th Annual Come to the Table Event Set for May 11

May 2, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CASA of Chautauqua's 15th Annual Come to the Table fundraising event is set for Thursday, May 11. The event supports abused and neglected children in pursuit of safe and permanent homes. It will be held at the Chautauqua Suites in Mayville. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CASA of Chautauqua, Come to the Table Fundraiser, Jamestown High School Chamber Orchestra, Kelly Fiorella

[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – April 30, 2023

May 1, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd Brigiotta and provides listeners with a weekly opportunity to explore a wide and diverse selection of traditional Scandinavian music. Sundays at 3 a.m. (9 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Swedish Hour

Two Die in House Fire in Town of Gerry

May 1, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two people died in a house fire in the town of Gerry Sunday morning. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said fire crews were called to 4932 Herrick Road around 5:51 a.m. yesterday for a structure fire. Two residents of the home, Jeffrey and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 4932 Herrick Road Fire, Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Jeffrey and Judith Church, Town of Gerry

Jamestown Fire Investigating House Fire at Willard, Allen Streets

May 1, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Fire Department is investigating the cause of a house fire in the east side. Fire crews responded to Willard and Allen Streets around 11:30 p.m. Friday night to a house fire. There were no reported victims or injuries. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: House Fire, Jamestown Fire Department

Former Crawford Furniture Building Owner Expected to Plead Guilty to Code Violations

May 1, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The corporation that owns the former Crawford Furniture Building that burned down in a fire in November 2022 is expected to plead guilty to code violations. City of Jamestown Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo and Allen Street Development LLC … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1061 Allen Street, Allen Street Development LLC, Crawford Furniture, Crystal Surdyk, Daryl Brautigam, Elliot Raimondo, Environmental Protection Agency, George Panebianco, Housing Court, Jamestown Police Department, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Richard Rusiniak, Tim Jackson

Former Drug Policy Advisor to U.S. Presidents Presenting on Marijuana in Chautauqua County

May 1, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A former drug policy advisor to three U.S. presidents will be presenting on marijuana legalization in Chautauqua County today. Dr. Kevin Sabet is the President and CEO of both the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions and Smart Approaches to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions, George W. Bush, Kevin Sabet, Marijuana Legalization, National Drug Control Strategy, Smart Approaches to Marijuana

Spring Turkey Season Opens May 1 in New York State

May 1, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Spring turkey season opens today in New York State. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said one of the new rules that went into effect last fall allows shot sizes as small as Number 9 for turkey hunting. This regulatory change … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Hunting, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, wild turkey

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