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Communities Continue to Clean Up Following Heavy Rain, Flooding

May 22, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - The clean up continues today in areas of southern Chautauqua County that were affected by heavy rainfall overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday morning. According to the National Weather Service, between 2 and 4 inches of rain … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Lake, Flooding, Jamestown Fire Department, National Weather Service, Severe Weather

Flooded Wells Can Pose Problems for County Residents

May 22, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Because of the wide spread flooding, the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services is reminding property owners who own a private well that they will need to take steps if it has been under water. When a drinking water … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Christine Schuyler, Flooding

Kevin Sanvidge to Serve as County’s New Head of Economic Development

May 22, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan has announced his choice for the new head of economic development. On Wednesday afternoon, Horrigan announced the appointment of Kevin M. Sanvidge as the new Administrative Director/CEO of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Al Tech Speciality Steel, Bill Daly, Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Economic Development, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Cliffstar Corporation, Compensation Committee, Corporate Governance Committee, David Dawson, Dennis Rak, ECR International Corporation, George Borrello, Kevin Sanvidge, Lake Shore Savings Bank, Mike Metzger, Vince Horrigan

Emergency Management Teams Run Drills Today at JCC

May 22, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Several area emergency management agencies are collaborating with Jamestown Community College to conduct a disaster preparedness drill on the Jamestown Campus today. The activity will provide JCC personnel with an opportunity to learn … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Emergency Services, Chautauqua County Hazardous Materials, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department

Reg Lenna to Screen ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ Thursday Night

May 22, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Reg Lenna Center For The Arts, with a newly installed digital projection and sound system, will offer movies throughout most of the summer. The new series of films starts with a one-night-only showings of Disney's Saving Mr. Banks, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Emma Thompson, Movies at the Reg, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Tom Hanks, Walt Disney

Flash Flood Warning Remains in Effect Until 1 p.m., Flood Watch in Effect until 8 p.m.

May 21, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The National Weather Service has issued a flash floor warning until 1 p.m. and a flash flood watch will continue until 8 p.m. tonight for Chautauqua County, including here in the Jamestown area. The warning and watch are the result of a large … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Flood Warning, Flood Watch, National Weather Service, Severe Weather

School Budgets Pass in All Chautauqua County Districts

May 21, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Tuesday was the school board of election and budget votes for districts across Chautauqua County and all budget passed, according to a report from the Jamestown Post-Journal. In Jamestown, the $75,768,676 budget passed by a vote of 322 to 86. A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2014-15 Jamestown School Budget, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Paul Abbott, Shelly Leathers, Tom Pope

JCC Hosts First-Ever Tech Wars in Chautauqua County, Over 300 Students Attend

May 21, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - More than 300 students from across the county were in Jamestown Tuesday to take part in the first ever Chautauqua Tech Wars and Science Olympiad. The event took place at Jamestown Community College and was organized by Dream It Do It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Chautauqua County Education Coalition, Chautauqua Tech Wars, Dream It Do It Western New York, Jamestown Community College, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier

[LISTEN] WNY Superior Comics Podcast 39 – May 19 2014

May 21, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Recorded May 19, 2014. Jason, Adam and Nick talk about the new Guardians of the Galaxy trailer, the final episode of Agents of SHIELD - Season 1, and the upcoming Days of Future Past movie. Plus they review several comics, including Carnage vs. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Comic Books, WNY Superior Comics Podcast

City Throws Support Behind Abandonded Properties Neighborhood Relief Act of 2014

May 20, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown city officials are throwing their support behind a proposed state law that would put pressure banks to provide information on delinquent and foreclosed properties. On Monday, the city council approved a resolution of support … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Abandoned Properties Neighborhood Relief Act of 2014, Jamestown City Council, Sam Teresi

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