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State Police in Warren Seek Public’s Help in Finding Bank Robbery Suspect

June 30, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WARREN COUNTY, PA - State Police in Pennsylvania are continuing their search for the man who allegedly robbed two PNC Banks this past week – with one of the robberies happening in Sugar Grove, just south of the state line. Police say the suspect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Pennsylvania State Police, PNC Bank, Robbery, Sugar Grove

City Council Receives Grant to Install Street Surveillance Cameras

June 30, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Areas of downtown Jamestown will be under video surveillance thanks to a $112,000 grant from the local Johnson Foundation. Monday night the city council approved a resolution to accept the funding and install the street security … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Johnson Foundation, Video Surveillance

Governor: Medicaid Spending Per Person Reaches 13-year Low

June 30, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday announced that New York’s Medicaid spending per person dropped to a 13 year low over the past 12 months. Cuomo said the significant spending decrease, which he claims has resulted in billions of dollars of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Affordable Care Act, Andrew Cuomo, Medicaid, Medicaid Redesign Team

Jammers Offering Free Admission to Important Tuesday Night Home Game

June 30, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jammers are giving away free tickets to Tuesday's “First-Half Season Title” game against the West Virginia Miners. According to team officials, a win Tuesday by the Jammers guarantees the team a playoff spot and home field … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Jammers, Russell Diethrick Park, West Virginia Miners

One Dead Following North Harmony Auto Accident

June 29, 2015 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

NORTH HARMONY, NY - Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies are continuing their investigation into a weekend motor vehicle accident that claimed the life of a passenger and put the driver in the hospital. Police say 24 year old Patrick Grimm of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Auto Accident, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Darrin Power, Fatal Accident, Patrick Grimm, Police Report

Search for Inmates End with Shooting Death of One Friday, Second Taken into Custody Sunday

June 29, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CLINTON COUNTY, NY - Communities across northern New York State are breathing a sigh of relief Monday after authorities were able to capture the second of two men who escaped from the Clinton Correctional Facility more than three weeks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Clinton Correctional Facility, Clinton County, David Sweat, Richard Matt

Governor: State Ed Department Must Have Stronger Oversight to Protect Rights of Transgender Students

June 29, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling on the state Education Department to do a better job of protecting transgender students from harassment and discrimination in the classroom. In a letter to acting Education Commissioner Elizabeth Berlin, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Dignity for All Students Act, New York Civil Liberties Union, Transgender

Fredonia’s College Lodge Adds Solar Panels

June 29, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FREDONIA - The state university of new York at Fredonia is continuing its push for green energy. A new solar panel system that is expected to save $1,750 a year on utility costs has been placed into operation at Fredonia’ College Lodge. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Darin Schulz, Fredonia College Lodge, State University of New York at Fredonia

First Lecture of 2015 Chautauqua Season is Monday, June 29

June 29, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CHAUTAUQUA, NY - Chautauqua Institution’s 2015 season is now underway. Chautauqua Institution’s summer season features morning and afternoon lectures focusing on weekly cultural themes. The 2015 Week One morning lecture theme is “21st-Century … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charlie Rose, Chautauqua Institution, David Von Drehle, Nancy Gibbs

[LISTEN] American Chronicles Episode 4 – On Aging

June 29, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

American Chronicles 4. originally airing June 26, 2015. ON AGING © 2015 John C. Merino The note pinned to my paternal grandfather’s vest read, “my name is John Merino. I live at 1517 Ashland Avenue. If you find me wandering, please call a cab and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Aging, American Chronicles, John Merino

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