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Gateway Lofts Project Receives Additional Brownfield Loan Funds From CCIDA

May 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Gateway Lofts Project has been approved for additional loan funding to help remediate the site of the future project on Water Street. In September 2024, the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board had initially approved a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Chautauqua Hardware, Gateway Lofts, Mark Geise, Rich Dixon, Southern Tier Environments for Living Inc, State Department of Environmental Conversation

Harmful Algal Bloom Reporting System Up For the Summer Season

May 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State’s Harmful Algal Bloom System is operational again for residents to make reports of HABs in local waterways. NY HABS provides New Yorkers the ability to send reports of HABs to the State Department of Environmental Conservation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Harmful Algal Blooms, New York Harmful Algal Bloom System, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Department of Health

CHQ Professionals Holding ‘Understanding The Generation Mix At Work’ Event May 30

May 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The CHQ Professionals Group will hold a special networking and professional development workshop in Fredonia this Friday. The "Understanding the Generation Mix at Work” workshop is open to professionals from across the region and will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, CHQ Professionals Group, Cindy Aronson, Cindy Aronson Workplace Training

JPD Asks For Public’s Help Regarding May 8 Shooting

May 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Police Department is asking for the public’s help in regards to a shooting that took place May 8. JPD are continuing to investigation the shooting incident that happened in the area of North Hopkins Avenue and East Second Street. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Shooting Incident

JPS Superintendent Receives 5-Year Contract Renewal

May 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker has had his contract renewed another five years. The Jamestown School Board voted on the amended contract at their May 21, 2025 meeting. They had previously amended Whitaker’s contract in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Paul Abbott

People Encouraged to Pre-Register For Summer Reading Program

May 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The James Prendergast Library is encouraging people to pre-register for the 2025 Summer Reading Program: Color Our World. The theme celebrates all forms of arts, artists, literacy, and community building. Community members can pre-register for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Prendergast Library, Library Land Game, Summer Reading Program

New Trees Planted At County Government Offices In Mayville

May 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County has completed a targeted tree replacement and planting project at the Government Offices and County Courthouse in Mayville. The project involved the removal of eight deteriorating trees and the planting of new, carefully selected … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities, Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District, E.F. Carpenter Woman’s Relief Corps

Cucumbers Recalled Due To Salmonella Concerns

May 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Consumers are being alerted to possible salmonella in cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers Inc. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the New York State Department of Health said the cucumbers were distributed by Fresh Start … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bedner Growers Inc, cucumber recall, Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc., New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, New York State Department of Health, salmonella, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – May 29, 2025

May 27, 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 May … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: Art After 5, Bill Ward, Ion Sky, Miranda Wilcox, open jam, rock and roll rundown, Rock n' Roll Rundown, Wicked Warren's

14 Projects Receive $175,000 Total From Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth

May 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth has awarded 14 economic development grants totaling $175,000. The funding supports economic development projects that focus on revitalization and long-term strategic investment throughout … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Rails to Trails, Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation, Dream It, Dream It Do It, Dream It Do It Western New York, Jamestown Department of Development, Ralph C. Wilson, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Village of Sherman

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