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Jamestown School Officials, Employees Receive Regional Awards

May 15, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Several officials with Jamestown public school have been recognized for their service to the district. School Board President Joe DiMaio, Director of Schools Tina Sandstrom, and Jefferson Middle School ISS Paraprofessional Ginny … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ginny Lovvorn, Jamestown Public Schools, Joe DiMaio, Tina Sandstrom, Western New York Education Service Council

Best Tasting Drinking Water Contest is Saturday

May 15, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Who will earn the title of "Best Tasting Drinking Water" in Chautauqua County for 2015?  This will be decided on Saturday, May 16 at the Chautauqua Mall when drinking water from the public water systems that serve Frewsburg, Jamestown and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Water Quality Task Force, Chautauqua County Water Works Association, Christine Schuyler, National Drinking Water Week, Water Contest

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – May 16 to June 16 2015

May 14, 2015 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 - MAY 14 Amanda & Bill - Southern Tier Brewing Co. - … [Read more...]

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

City to Focus on Improving Three Streets Designated as ‘Slum and Blighted’ Areas

May 14, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - City officials will be using federal funding to target three slum and blighted areas in the city. On Monday city Development Director Vince DeJoy met with the city council’s housing committee  to provide more details on the three … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Community Development Block Grant, HOME Program, Jamestown City Council, Marie Carrubba, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Vince DeJoy

Two Candidates Running for JPS Board of Education on May 19

May 14, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - There are two seats up for vote in this year’s board of education elections in the Jamestown school district, but residents won’t have much of a choice in who they select with only two names appearing on this year’s ballot. Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2015-16 Jamestown School Budget, Dan Johnson, Daniel Johnson, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Nina Karbacka

Young Promotes Bill Aimed at Stronger Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence

May 14, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY – According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics’ National Crime Victimization Survey, only about 48 percent of all violent victimizations are reported to police. On Wednesday, the state Senate passed legislation authored by Senator Cathy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cathy Young, Domestic Violence, State Senate

State Legislature Considering Ban on Indoor E-Cigarette Use

May 14, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - The state legislature is looking into a law that would ban the use of e-cigarettes in places like offices and restaurants. A bill before the state Senate and Assembly would add e-cigarettes to the list of products covered under the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: e-cigarettes, Food and Drug Administration, New York State Department of Health, State Assembly, State Senate

[LISTEN] Back Room Radio Hour Ep 8 – Season Finale

May 13, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Trinity Guitars' Back Room Radio Hour Episode 8 featuring: Bill Ward (Host) Barbara Jean Amanda Lynn Barton Sara Rafaloski Mark Mincarelli Ryan Melquist Alex Kates And a special guest appearance by Jason Green Recorded Thursday, May 7, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Alex Kates, Amanda Barton, Barabara Jean, Bill Ward, Jason Green, Jim Holler, Mark Mincarelli, Ryan Melquist, Sara Rafaloski, Trinity Guitars, Trinity Guitars Back Room Radio Hour

[LISTEN] WNY Superior Comics Podcast 83 – May 11 2015

May 13, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Nick, Jason and Adam try give a complete rundown on all that's happening in the world of comic books, comic TV shows and comic movies - including discussion about the recently revealed cast of Captain America: Civil War (2016). Plus they discuss some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: WNY Superior Comics Podcast

Three Men Indicted on Arson Charges for April 30 Fire

May 13, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The three individuals allegedly involved with an arson fire at a Jamestown residence have now been indicted on related-charges. The Jamestown police department is reporting that 30 year-old Jimmy Graves and 25 year-old Jonathan Fields, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arson, Chautauqua County Grand Jury, Jamestown Police Department, Jimmy Graves, Jonathon Fields, Police Report

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