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Sen. Gillibrand Calls For Passage Of Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act

August 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for the passage of the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act. The Act would support research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease. Gillibrand is also fighting to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Defense, Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act, Kirsten Gillibrand, Lyme Disease, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Honeybee Exhibit Opens At Audubon Today

August 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center is unveiling a new educational and interactive exhibit on honeybees today. Local multi-disciplinary artist Wendy Bale will be on hand at the Nature Center from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. today. People are invited to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arts Services Inc., Audubon Community Nature Center, Guild of American Papercutters, New York State Council on the Arts, Wendy Bale

Audubon Hosting Free First Sunday Story Time

August 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center will have a free First Sunday Story Time on August 3. Parents and guardians are welcome to bring their children, age 2 to 8 years old to the event. Nature Center doors open at 12:20 p.m. for the 12:30 to 1:00 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center

Jamestown School Board Approves Funding For Additional Work At Lincoln Elementary, JHS

July 31, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has approved additional funding for flooring work at Lincoln Elementary School and the parking lot adjacent to Jamestown High School. Young and Wright Architects Rick Krouse and Jazmin Nijar presented the update Monday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Jamestown School Board, Jazmin Nijar, Lakeshore Paving, Lincoln Elementary School, Richard Krouse, Rick Krouse, Young and Wright Architectural

John Machemer Appointed To Lead Dunkirk, Jamestown Airports

July 31, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has appointed aviation veteran John Machemer to lead airport operations as Deputy Director of Public Facilities – Airports. Machemer will oversee the management and strategic direction of both the Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dunkirk Airport, Federal Aviation Administration, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, John Machemer, PJ Wendel

Roger Tory Peterson Institute Exhibit ‘Knowing Where To Stand’ Opens Aug. 8

July 31, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Roger Tory Peterson Institute will open the exhibit, “Knowing Where to Stand” on August 8. The exhibit will have for the first time all of the current and past award-winning Environmental Impact Award-winning photography projects, awarded by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Gulick, Arthur Pearson, Carlton Ward Jr., Clay Bolt, Daniel J. Cox, James Balog, Joe Guthrie, Krista Schlyer, Mallory Dimmit, Michael Forsberg, Nature Photography Foundation, Nial Benvie, North American Nature Photography Association, Peterson Field Guide to Birds, Rachael Kosinski, Roger Tory Peterson, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Tom Blagden, Twan Leenders

NYS Parks Releases Explorer Club Activity Book For Kids

July 31, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has released a new Explorer Club Activity Book for kids. The 24-page resource booklet is aimed at kids ages 5 to 13 and contains important information and engaging puzzles to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Office of Parks, Randy Simons, State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – July 31, 2025

July 30, 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 July … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: Backlog, chadakoin chamber ensemble, Concert, Honky Tonk Heroes, Interstate Daydream, Ion Sky, Live Music, local music, OsbornNash, rock and roll rundown, The Avett Brothers

JPS Approves ‘Distraction-Free Learning’ Policy Regarding Smartphones, Smart Devices

July 30, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools students will face new policies regarding smartphones when they go back to school in September. The Jamestown School Board approved the Students and Personal Electronic Devices policy at their meeting Monday night. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Yondr pouches

Vehicles Violating Noise Ordinance Face Towing After 3 Tickets

July 30, 2025 By WRFA Radio 3 Comments

Motorists who violate Jamestown’s noise ordinance three times can now face having their vehicle towed by the City. Jamestown City Council passed the update to the City’s Noise ordinance Monday night that adds language to allow Jamestown Police … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Elliot Raimondo, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police, Jeff Russell, noise ordinance

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