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Latest News from Jamestown NY

The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.

10,000 Maniacs Radio Documentary Premiers On WRFA on July 26

July 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

A radio documentary on 10,000 Maniacs will premier on WRFA on Friday, July 26. Crying Out Loud Productions and WRFA are presenting “10,000 Maniacs: Can’t Ignore the Train” a four part radio documentary by the late Aaron Perez. It begins by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 000 Maniacs: Can’t Ignore the Train, 10, 10000 Maniacs, Aaron Perez, Crying Out Loud Productions, Dennis Drew, emily drew, Jerome Augystinyak, John Lombardo, Steven Gustafson

Reg Lenna Hosting Summer Block Party with Honky Tonk Heroes July 25

July 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts will host a Summer Block Party this Thursday, July 25. The free event starts at 5:30 p.m. in front of the theater on East Third Street. Honky Tonk Heroes will perform from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Reg staff and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Art Cloth & Craft Boutique, Honky Tonk Heroes, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Global Tech Outage Affecting Chautauqua County Operations

July 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A global tech outage was disrupting operations across multiple industries on Friday, with airlines halting flights, some broadcasters off air and services from banking to healthcare hit by system problems. While major U.S. airlines - American … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, CrowdStrike Falcon, Jon DeAngelo, Microsoft

Chautauqua Chamber Unveils New Branding as ‘CHQ Chamber’

July 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its rebranding as "CHQ Chamber." The Chamber unveiled its new brand at a reception at Roger Tory Peterson Institute Thursday night. Chamber President and CEO Dan Heitzenrater, in an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, CHQ Chamber, Dan Heitzenrater, Pan-American Film Division, The Mr. Smith Agency, travis carlson

21st Annual Scandinavian Folk Festival This Weekend

July 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 21st Annual Scandinavian Folk Festival will take place this Saturday and Sunday at the Northwest Arena. This year's festival theme is "Let's Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of ABBA." The hours for the Festival are from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: ABBA, Scandinavian Folk Festival

St. James Italian Fest is July 20

July 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

St. James' Italian Festival will take place Saturday, July 20. The festival, themed "Catholic Neighbors in Faith," takes place at 27 Allen Street from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. The event will feature authentic Italian food, baked goods, Italian … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: St. James Italian Festival

Ashville Days Set for Saturday

July 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Ashville will hold their one-day Ashville Days on Saturday. The day will kick-off with a parade in Ashville at 10:00 a.m. Following the parade, visitors will be able to explore a craft show and vendor fair in the heart of the town at the Ashville … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ashville Days, Lower Lake Area Men’s Association Club

Grape Discovery Center Holding Annual Cruise-In

July 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Grape Discovery Center in Westfield is holding its Annual Cruise-In Saturday, July 20. The event from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. will award dash plaques to the first 100 cars to register. Judging and awards will be presented. Other cars and clubs are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Grape Discovery Center

28th Annual Laurel Run/Walk Taking Place July 20

July 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 28th Annual Laurel Run/Walk will take place this Saturday in Silver Creek. The event was created by Wayne and Elaine Hotelling in honor of their oldest daughter, who had Down syndrome. The run/walk will offer a variety of ways for people to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Filling the Gap Inc, Laurel Run, The Resource Center, Wayne Hotelling

Chautauqua County, Legislator Hemmer Sued In Death of Motorcyclist

July 18, 2024 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

Chautauqua County Government and a County Legislator are being sued in the death of a motorcyclist last summer. Thomas Altwies and Lillian Hahn Altwies of Columbia, Missouri filed the suit in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court on behalf of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Supreme Court, Jeffrey Duchaine, John Hemmer, Thomas Altwies and Lillian Hahn Altwies

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