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Steuben County Man Charged for Removing Controversial Tom Reed Political Sign

July 12, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CORNING, NY - A Steuben County resident has been arrested for allegedly stealing a controversial campaign sign belonging to the Tom Reed for Congress reelection effort. According to various media reports, including Ithaca.com, and a media release … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2018 Election, 23rd Congressional District, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Democratic Committee, Christina Bruner Sonsire, Gary McCaslin, Nicholas Weinstein, Norman Green, Tom Reed, Tom Reed for Congress

TRC partners with Kwik Fill for Laurel Run Fundraiser

July 12, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Area residents can show their support for people with disabilities by buying a special card at Kwik Fill. From now through July 20, United Refining Company’s Kwik Fill and Red Apple Food Mart locations will be selling paper cards to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bollinger Enterprises, Elaine Hotelling, Filling the Gap Inc, Frank Bartella, Kwik Fill, Laurel Hotelling, Laurel Run, Red Apple Food Mart, The Arc of Erie County, The Resource Center, United Refining, Wayne Hotelling

Company’s Decision to Stop Processing SNAP Benefits at Farmers Markets Could Impact Jamestown

July 11, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

"We are remaining optimistic that service will not be interrupted and we will continue to accept SNAP benefits at our market." - Linnea Carlson, Jamestown Public Market Manager JAMESTOWN - Some food stamp recipients across the country– including the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Free SNAP Wireless Equipment Program, Jamestown Public Market, Linnea Carlson, Novo Dia Group, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Governor’s Office Announces ESPRI Funding Recipients for Jamestown

July 11, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The final list of programs that will benefit from the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative (ESPRI) have been announced. In 2016 the state said the city of Jamestown would be the recipient of nearly $1 million in aid to help fight … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Adult Day Services, Community Helping Hands, Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Public Schools, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, The Resource Center, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, YWCA of Jamestown

NRG Won’t Pursue Repowering of Dunkirk Power Plant Due to Reconnection Cost

July 11, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

DUNKIRK - The effort to repower Chautauqua County’s largest property taxpayer appears to be over for good. That’s according to the Jamestown Post-Journal, which reports Wednesday that county officials were made aware Monday of NRG’s decision to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dunkirk Repowering Project, New York Independent System Operator, NRG

Lenny Bruce Exhibit, Roundtable Among Highlights of National Comedy Center Grand Opening

July 10, 2018 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN, NY - The 2018 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival and opening of the National Comedy Center (NCC) is just three weeks away. A key exhibit that will be featured at the NCC will focus on the life and work of Lenny Bruce, whose provocative and – … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: First Amendment, George Pataki, Kitty Bruce, Lenny Bruce, Lewis Black, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center, Paul Cambria, Robert H. Jackson Center

District Attorney Announces ‘Community CrimeCam’ Program

July 10, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson is announcing the initiation of the “Community CrimeCam” program. Modeled after similar initiatives across the state and country, the program aims to enhance law enforcement’s crime … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Patrick Swanson

Three Charged Following Monday Morning Traffic Stop

July 10, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Three people have been arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop that took place Monday morning in Jamestown. City police say 38-year-old Lashon Hayes, 36-year-old Lawrence McGrigg, and a 17-year-old female were arrested after … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Drug Arrest, Jamestown Police Department, Lashon Hayes, Lawrence McGrigg

Political Humorist and Satirist Mark Russell to Appear at Jackson Center Fundraiser Aug. 5

July 10, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Political satirist Mark Russell will be in Chautauqua County next month  to present his “Mid-Term Report” in connection with a fundraiser for the Robert H. Jackson Center. Russell will make an exclusive appearance at Chautauqua Suites … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Suites, Mark Russell, Robert H. Jackson Center

County Health Officials Warn Public of Increased Risk of Harmful Algal Blooms

July 9, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Public Health Division of the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is urging all Chautauqua County residents and visitors to educate themselves about Harmful Algal Blooms (AKA HABs) and to be cautious when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Algal Blooms, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Harmful Algal Blooms

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