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[LISTEN] Stigma, Adequate Treatment Continue to Create Challenges in Battle Against Drug Addiction

November 16, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - It was a packed house at Jamestown Community College’s Scharman Theater Tuesday night as hundreds turned out to hear six different speakers offer an update and provide information in the fight against drug addiction. The "Many Faces of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy O'Brien, Community Drug Forum, Davina Moss-King, Harry Snellings, Jamestown Community College, Karen McElrath, Leanna Luka-Conley, Lillian Ney, Luke Fodor, Many Faces of Addiction

Reed, House Republicans Prepare to Act on Tax Reform Plan that Guts Historic Structures Tax Credit

November 16, 2017 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

WASHINGTON - Republicans will try to muscle their massive tax bill through the House on Thursday. The plan, which was approved in the House Ways and Means committee last week, has garnered support from most of the GOP in the house including Rep. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Congress, Historic Tax Credit, House of Representatives, National Park Service, Tax Reform, Tom Reed, U.S. Senate

Five Jamestown Board of Public Utility Terms Expire at End of 2017, At Least One New Member to be Appointed

November 15, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Five out of the nine seats on the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be up for appointment at the start of 2018. The BPU is comprised of four city officials along with five citizen members.  The city officials who serve on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chuck Cornell, Greg Rabb, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Lehman, Maria Jones, Martha Zenns, Ralph Wallace, Sam Teresi, Terrance Horner, Tyler Case

‘Many Faces of Addiction’ Forum Set for Wednesday Night at JCC

November 15, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - An event geared at raising awareness about the causes and treatment for drug addiction is happening Wednesday night, Nov. 15, at Jamestown Community College. The “Many Faces of Addiction: No One Cause, No One Solution,” is being … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: AAUW Jamestown, Andrew O’Brien, Davina Moss-King, Drug Addiction, Harry Snellings, Health Care Action Team, Jamestown Community College, Karen McElrath, Leanna Luka-Conley, Lillian Ney, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County

Two Charged with Child Endangerment After Eight-Year-Old Calls 911 Following Overdose

November 14, 2017 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police have charged two city residents with Child Endangerment after a child had to call 911 following an apparent drug overdose. According to a report from the Jamestown Police Department, officers were call to an apartment … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Endangerment, Jamestown Police Department, Kelly Sherlock, Luis Garcia, Overdose, Police Report

Council Hears from Prendergast Library Officials, Supporters; Unlikely to Restore $50,000 Cut from Mayor’s Budget

November 14, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Supporters of the James Prendergast Library were among those on hand at Jamestown City Hall Monday night for a budget meeting between city and library officials. With the Jamestown City Council continuing to consider possible … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2018 Budget, Art Auction, Fenton History Center, Greg Rabb, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown City Council, Noah Goodling, Sam Teresi, Sotheby's, Tina Scott, Vince DeJoy

City Parking Committee Presents Recommendations to City Council

November 14, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - After nearly a year-and-a-half of meetings and research, the city of Jamestown’s ad hoc Parking Advisory Committee has come forward with recommendations on how to improve parking in the downtown. During Monday’s Jamestown City Council … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Downtown Parking, Downtown Parking Study, Jamestown City Council, Parking, Parking Advisory Committee, Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission

[LISTEN] Community Matters – The Many Faces of Addiction Preview Discussion

November 13, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Dr. Lillian Ney, Kia Briggs, and Janet Forbes about the upcoming "Many Faces of Addiction" forum scheduled to take … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: AAUW Jamestown, Addiction Forum, Drug Addiction, Health Care Action Team, Janet Forbes, Kia Briggs, Lillian Ney, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County

Library Officials to Appeal for Funding Restoration During Monday Night City Council Meeting

November 13, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be hosting another budget meeting Monday night at City Hall. During the meeting representatives from the James Prendergast Library will be on hand to make the case for no funding cuts from the city for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2018 City Budget, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown City Council, Sam Teresi, Tom Rankin

Rock and Roll Rundown – Nov. 9 to Nov. 16, 2017

November 9, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The WRFA Rock n’ Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown,NY   THU NOV 9 Trinity Back Room Radio Hour ft. Rebecca McIlvain and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: Rock n' Roll Rundown

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