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Three Arrested In Connection With Silver Creek Overdose

August 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Three people have been arrested in connection with an overdose in Silver Creek. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 44-year old Leeladhar H. Tandel of Mobile, AL; 55-year old Barry M. Wright of Marietta, GA; and 56-year old Jesus Andon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barry M. Wright, Drug Enforcement Agency, Jesus Andon, Joshua Violanti, Leeladhar H. Tandel, Michael DiGiacomo

Final Week Of Chautauqua Institution Summer Assembly Features Doris Kearns Goodwin, Morgan Freeman

August 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

It is the final week of Chautauqua Institution’s 2025 Summer Assembly with this week’s theme “Past Informs Present: How to Harness History.” This week will feature cultural and political conversations led by some of the most influential voices of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Ella Al-Shamahi, Jeffrey Rossen, Jonathan Zittrain, Morgan Freeman, Sabrina Lynn Motley

Rabies Bait Drop Taking Place In North County

August 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A rabies bait drop to prevent the spread of rabies is taking place this week in the north county. The drop of small baits containing rabies vaccine are being deployed from fixed wing planes now through August 22. The strategy, overseen by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Rabies, Rabies Bait Drops, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Downtown Cruise-In Takes Place Tonight In Jamestown

August 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Downtown Cruise-In rolls into downtown Jamestown tonight. The annual event will showcase hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars, and unique vehicles. Attendees can enjoy live DJ music, food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Cruise-In

Three Municipalities Receiving More Than $20 Million For Water, Sewer Infrastructure Upgrades

August 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Three Chautauqua County municipalities are receiving more than $20 million to advance critical water and sewer infrastructure projects. The Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved low-cost financing and state and federal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cassadaga, Federal Infrastructure Transportation Bill, New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors, Town of Ellicott, town of Westfield

NYS Launches Website Of Schools’ Plans For Distraction Free Learning

August 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State has launched a new website to enable parents and students to look up their school’s plan for distraction free learning this Fall. The website, ny.gov/phonefree, allows New Yorkers to search by district or school name among more than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, smartphone ban

Chautauqua Rails To Trails Presents Mayville Bluegrass Festival This Weekend

August 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Rails to Trails will present the 2025 Mayville Bluegrass Festival this weekend at Big Inlet Brewing. The festival takes place on Saturday, August 16 and includes a special “Sunday Sessions - Bluegrass Edition” on August 17. Proceeds … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Big Inlet Brewing, Bill Ward, Chautauqua Rails to Trails, Gene Johnson, Gregg Welty, Mayville Bluegrass Festival

Wegmans Issues Recall For Camembert Cheese Products

August 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Wegmans has issued a recall for several Camembert cheese products due to potential listeria contamination. The recall, announced August 12, includes the following products sold at Wegmans: Wegmans Buttery Camembert, UPC 77890-53515, Best By … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: listeria, recall, Wegmans

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – August 14, 2025

August 14, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. THU Aug … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: cami clune, Los Lobos, Mayville Bluegrass Festival, mister green, rock and roll rundown, Southern Tier Brewing, Wine Cellar

Jamestown School Board Learns About State Plan To Overhaul Graduation Requirements

August 14, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has learned more about New York State’s plan to overhaul graduation requirements under a program called, “Portrait Of A Graduate.” JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the state had a “blue ribbon commission” of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, New York State Board of Regents, New York State Department of Education, Portrait Of A Graduate, Regents Exams, Tina Sandstrom

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