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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jamestown Community College Adding Meditation Rooms to Campuses

September 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College is adding meditation rooms to all of its campuses to enhance the college's integrated wellness initiative. The Counseling and Career Center worked to create the softly-lit mediation rooms that will offer aromatherapy, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College

Mayville Man Sentenced in Fatal Hit and Run With Bicyclist in Buffalo

September 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Mayville man has been sentenced in a fatal hit and run involving a bicyclist in the City of Buffalo. Erie County District Attorney John Flynn has announced that 38-year-old Nicholas J. Rosado, also known as Nicholas J. Boaz, was sentenced … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Erie County District Attorney, Erie County State Supreme Court, John Flynn, Nicholas Boaz, Nicholas Rosado, Theodore Dionne

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Identifies Man In Fatal Panama Crash

September 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Panama man has been identified as the driver who died in a rollover accident in Panama late Monday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said 27-year old Lester Yoder died after becoming pinned under his vehicle when it rolled over on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Fatal Crash, Lester Yoder, Panama

Medication to Reverse Opioid Overdoses Now Available in Pharmacies

September 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The medication, Naloxone, that's used to reverse drug overdoses is now available in pharmacies. The medication, known widely by the commercial brand name Narcan, can reverse the effects of a drug overdose from heroin, fentanyl and prescription … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fentanyl, Heroin, Letitia James, naloxone, Narcan, New York State Department of Health, New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports, opioid overdose, Opioid Settlement, Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board, prescription opioids, xylazine

Business Improvements Grant Program Reopened in Jamestown

September 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A business improvements grant program has been reopened in the city of Jamestown. The Jamestown Department of Development announced it is accepting applications for the City’s American Rescue Plan Building Property Infrastructure Improvement grant … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Building Property Infrastructure Improvement, Jamestown Department of Development

Don Reinhoudt To Be Honored With Tribute Banner At Fredonia Game

September 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

World's Strongest Man, Don Reinhoudt, will be honored with a tribute banner at Fredonia Central Schools. The banner will be unveiled by the FCS Athletic Department in coordination with the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame at halftime of Fredonia's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Youth Bureau, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Don Reinhoudt, Fredonia Central Schools

Small Business Development Center To Hold Free Financial Literacy Workshops

September 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Small Business Development Center at JCC is partnering with M&T Bank to provide seven free financial literacy workshops this Fall and Winter. The Financial Literacy program will begin Wednesday, September 20 and take place every other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, JCC Small Business Development Center, Manufacturer's and Trust Bank

Mayville Man Charged In Fatal Motorcycle Crash

September 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio 5 Comments

A Mayville man has been charged in the crash that killed two motorcycle riders in the town of North Harmony. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reports 42-year old Stefan Parkhurst is charged with operating without insurance, operating while … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, John Honan, NY Route 394, Rhonda Honan, Stefan Parkhurst, Town of North Harmony

Additional Child Care Spots Becoming Available at JCC

September 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College has been awarded funding to increase the number of spots available at its campus child care center. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the availability of 200 more spots at 12 high-demand SUNY campus child care centers. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Care, Jamestown Community College, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, SUNY campus child care center

Alternative Wellness Center, Epic Floats, Opens on Foote Avenue

September 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new alternative wellness center has opened on Foote Avenue in Jamestown. Epic Floats & Wellness held a ribbon cutting event with the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and local officials. Co-Owner Shawna Tellinghuisen said they offer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Epic Floats and Wellness, Shawna Tellinghuisen

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