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Robert H. Jackson Center’s ‘The U.S. Department of Justice, Then and Now’ Takes Place Tonight

June 5, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Robert H. Jackson Center will be holding a program tonight that examines the Department of Justice’s evolution and its role in American democracy. The free, timely discussion, “The U.S. Department of Justice, Then & Now,” will feature two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barbara L. McQuade, Department of Justice, John Q. Barrett, Robert H. Jackson Center

Second Annual Dunkirk Walleye Festival Starts Friday

June 5, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The second annual Dunkirk Walleye Festival starts Friday and continues through this weekend on the Dunkirk City Pier. The event is open to the public and will feature outdoors anglers competing in the 5th Annual WNY Walleye Classic directed by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dunkirk City Pier, Dunkirk Walleye Festival, Josh Larsen, Primitive Patriot Outdoors WNY Walleye Classic, Scott Mekus, WNY Walleye Classic

Motorists Advised Of ‘Drive Your Tractor To School Day’

June 5, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Friday, June 6 is Drive Your Tractor to School Day for the Pine Valley Central School District. Area motorists are urged to stay alert and use extra caution while driving in the school district’s region tomorrow. Numerous students from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Drive Your Tractor to School Day, Future Farmers of America, Pine Valley Central School

Six Rite Aid Stores Closing In Chautauqua County, 63 People To Lose Jobs

June 4, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The closing of six Rite Aid stores in Chautauqua County will result in 63 people losing their jobs. This information is according to the New York State Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) page. The WARN Act requires covered … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, Rite Aid, WARN Act

Man Arrested For Burglary At Hotel Jamestown

June 4, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A man has been arrested for allegedly burglarizing property located in the Hotel Jamestown. Jamestown Police report they responded to the building at 110 West Third Street Sunday morning for a report of a suspicious man wandering around. While … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Burglary, Hotel Jamestown, Jamestown Police Department, Mark Burch

Aaron Leeper To Deliver Jamestown High School Commencement Address

June 4, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

One of Jamestown High School’s most decorated athletes will deliver the keynote address at JHS’ Commencement ceremony. Aaron Leeper, who is a 2001 JHS graduate, currently serves as Assistant Federal Security Director for Law Enforcement for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aaron Leeper, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Commencement, Federal Air Marshal Service, Jamestown High School, SS Peter and Paul Church

Reg Lenna Showing ‘Pride’ Tonight

June 4, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Pride Month activities continue at the Reg Lenna tonight with the movie, “Pride.” Pride depicts true events from England in 1984.  Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union of Mineworkers is on strike, prompting a London-based group of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Pride, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Chautauqua County Historical Society To Hold Annual Fundraiser, Gala This Saturday

June 4, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Historical Society will hold its annual fundraiser and gala this Saturday. The event will take place 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at the McClurg Museum in Westfield. All proceeds support CCHS operations, which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Historical Society, McClurg Museum

Chautauqua County Agencies Receiving Nearly $850,000 To Reduce Domestic Violence

June 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County agencies will receive nearly $850,000 to reduce domestic violence. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the record $20.2 million investment in 17 counties that will allow the State Division of Criminal Justice Services to support 87 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Chautauqua County Probation Department, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Domestic Violence, Jamestown Police Department, Kathy Hochul, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Salvation Army Anew Center, Statewide Targeted Reductions in Intimate Partner Violence initiative, STRIVE Initiative

Chautauqua County Receiving Funding For Summer Youth Employment Program

June 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County will receive $491,187 for the State’s Summer Youth Employment program. The funding is part of $56.5 million that will help approximately 21,000 young people from low-income households enter the job market this summer. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Summer Youth Employment program

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