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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Water Conservation Order Goes Into Effect For Fredonia Water Customers at Midnight, April 13

April 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A water conservation order will go into effect for Village of Fredonia water customers beginning at midnight, Saturday, April 13 until further notice. The conservation order includes those who live in the town of Pomfret. The Chautauqua County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Fredonia, water conservation order

Dunkirk To Receive $1.8 Million To Reduce Lead Hazards

April 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Dunkirk will receive $1.8 million to reduce lead hazards. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the receipt of funding from the Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant Program. The $1,855,008 grant will be administered by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Dunkirk, Lead Hazard Reduction, Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant Program, Lead Poisoning, Nick Langworthy, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

BPU Yard Waste Site Opens April 13

April 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Yard Waste Site opens Saturday for the 2024 season. Hours for the Yard Waste Site this year are 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays, April 13, through November 9; and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Yard Waste Site

Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care To hold Free Advanced Care Planning Workshop on April 16.

April 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care will hold a free Advanced Care Planning Workshop on April 16. The workshop will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16 at both of their office locations: 20 W Fairmount Ave, Lakewood, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care

TRC’s 8th Annual Sassy Baggs & Beyond Blingo Fundraiser Set For April 16

April 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Resource Center's eighth annual Sassy Baggs & Beyond Blingo fundraiser will take place on Tuesday, April 16. The event will be held at The Resource Center’s administrative offices at 200 Dunham Avenue in Celoron. Doors will open at 6:00, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Filling the Gap Inc, Mark Pacheco WOW Fund, Sassy Baggs and Beyond Blingo, The Resource Center

3rd Street Garage To Air 500th Episode on WRFA

April 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 3rd Street Garage radio show on WRFA-LP will air its 500th episode tonight. Named after the station's downtown Jamestown location, the 3rd Street Garage was conceived by DJ/producer/creator Robb Jones in 2005 to spotlight both the station's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 3rd Street Garage, Robb Jones

JCC Cuts Ribbon On New Occupational Therapy Clinic For Families

April 11, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Officials have cut the ribbon on Jamestown Community College's new occupational therapy clinic for families. The clinic was funded through a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission. JCC Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Appalachian Regional Commission, Jamestown Community College, JCC Occupational Therapy Clinic For Families, Sarah Tranum

UPDATED: Conservatives To Have Primary For Family Court Judge

April 11, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

There will be at least one county-wide primary in June following the April 8 petition submission deadline. For Chautauqua County Family Court Judge, both Republican Peter R. Johnson and Republican Sally Jaroszynski have filed petitions to run for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 150th New York State Assembly, 2024 elections, 2024 June Primary, 57th State Senate District, Andrew Molitor, Andy Goodell, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County District Attorney, Chautauqua County Family Court Judge, George Borrello, Jason Schmidt, Jeffrey Piazza, Michael Bobseine, Peter Johnson, Sally Jaroszynski

Jamestown Pride Holding Community Meeting Tonight To Plan Pride Events

April 11, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Pride Planning Committee will host the first of two Community Meetings tonight to plan the 2024 Jamestown Pride events. The meeting will be held from 6:30–8:00 p.m. at the Mental Health Association, Door 14 in the rear of the Gateway … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Evergreen Health Services, Jamestown Pride, Jamestown Pride Festival, Jamestown Public Market, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County

‘Napoleon Dynamite: A Conversation With Jon Heder & Efren Remirez’ Coming To The Reg

April 11, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

"Napoleon Dynamite: A Conversation with Jon Heder & Efren Ramirez" will be presented at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts on April 17. The indie classic Napoleon Dynamite was released 20 years ago. The evening includes a full screening of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Efren Ramirez, Jon Heder, Napoleon Dynamite, Napoleon Dynamite: A Conversation with Jon Heder & Efren Ramirez, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

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