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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

WIC Recipients Eligible For $50 In Farmers’ Market Coupons

August 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) can receive double the benefits to spend at participating farmers’ markets. Eligible individuals can visit their local WIC clinic to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, New York State Department of Health, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, U.S. Department of Agriculture, WIC program

Chautauqua County Grape & Grain Trail Marketing Campaign Underway

August 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new marketing campaign has launched that focuses on Chautauqua County's craft beverage and wine producers. The “Chautauqua County Grape & Grain Trail” is a collaboration between the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Grape and Grain Trail, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua County Visitor's Bureau, Empire State Development, New York State Division of Tourism, Paperkite, Regional Economic Development Council Initiative

Hunting, Trapping Licenses Now Available for 2024-25 Season

August 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Hunting and trapping licenses and Deer Management Permits (DMPs) for the 2024-25 season are now on sale in New York State. The sale kicks off the first time that all hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and associated tags will be printed on … [Read more...]

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

Brass, Woodwind Instructor Elizabeth Brewer Joins Infinity

August 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts has announced Elizabeth Brewer has joined their team of instructors. Liz will be teaching private lessons in brass and woodwind instruments, as well as group classes and specialized workshops for Infinity Center … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Elizabeth Brewer, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, SUNY Fredonia

Downtown Cruise-In Tonight

August 9, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Hot rods and cool classic cars will line the streets of downtown Jamestown tonight for the 31st Annual Downtown Cruise-In. CHQ Chamber is sponsoring the event that will take place from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The event attracts a wide variety of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CHQ Chamber, Jamestown Cruise-In

Rabies Bait Drop Set To Begin Sunday in Northern Chautauqua County

August 9, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A rabies bait drop is scheduled to begin this Sunday in northern Chautauqua County. The strategy, overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is part of a nationally coordinated effort to stop the spread of raccoon rabies in the continental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Jessica Wuerstle, National Rabies Management Program, Rabies, Rabies Bait Drops, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Young & Restless Star Melody Thomas Scott In Lily Dale This Weekend

August 9, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Young and the Restless Star, Melody Thomas Scott, is visiting Lily Dale this weekend. Scott recently was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Daytime Emmy Awards. Tonight, Scott will welcome Buffalo-based astrologer Cassandra … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cassandra Butler, Daytime Emmy, Lily Dale Assembly, Melody Thomas Scott, The Young and the Restless

Falconer Manufacturer Awarded Another Significant Contract

August 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Falconer manufacturer has been awarded another significant contract with the U.S. Military. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced that Premier Precision Machining, known as Rand Machine Products, has won a share of a $211 million award to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dan McKenrick, Falconer, Nick Langworthy, Premier Precision Machining, Rand Machine Products Inc., U.S. Army

Jamestown Man Sentenced To Prison Time On Gun Charges

August 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has been sentenced to prison on gun charges. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's office said 33-year old Raheem Butts was sentenced in County Court to three years with five years post-release supervision after he was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Jamestown Police Department, Raheem Butts, Shooting Incident

Sheriff’s Office Announces STOP-DWI Campaign Results for July 4

August 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has announced the results of a STOP-DWI Campaign over the Independence Day holiday week. The agencies participated in the state-wide High Visibility Engagement Campaign during 4th of July resulted in a total … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Chautauqua County STOP-DWI, Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, Independence Day, Jim Quattrone

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