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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 26

April 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is set for Saturday, April 26. The Drug Enforcement Agency’s prescription take back day is to encourage Americans to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a measure of preventing medication misuse … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alstar Ambulance Services, Drug Enforcement Agency, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, The Chautauqua Center

Legislation To Establish Financial Control Board in Dunkirk Officially Introduced

April 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello has officially introduced legislation to establish a financial control board in Dunkirk. He said the legislation is in response to the worsening financial crisis facing the north county city. The control board would … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Molitor, Andy Goodell, City of Dunkirk, financial control board, George Borrello, NRG

Tri-County Country Club Receives IDA Loan To Rebuild Clubhouse

April 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A north county golf course is receiving financial assistance to rebuild its clubhouse that was destroyed in a 2023 fire. Tri-County Country Club in Forestville has been approved a $250,000 loan from the Chautauqua County Industrial Development … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Forestville, PJ Azzarella, Tri-County Country Club

Planning Commission Approves St. Susan Center Site Plan

April 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The new St. Susan Center site at the former Jamestown Business College has received site plan approval from the Jamestown Planning Commission. Architect Chris Cooke said there have been no changes to the project since he initially presented to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities, Chautauqua County Planning Board, CHQ Transit, Chris Cooke, Greg Lindquist, Jamestown Business College, Jamestown Planning Commission, Sarah Gilbert, St. Susan Center, UCAN City Mission

Second Annual ‘Caring For Your Cemetery Day’ Taking Place Saturday

April 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York Department of State has announced the second annual “Caring for Your Cemetery Day” will take place this Saturday. Members of the public are encouraged to find cemeteries in their area that are participating in this program and help … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Caring For Your Cemetery Day, New York Department of State

Vatican Grants Suspension of SS. Peter & Paul Merger

April 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SS. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church has been granted a suspension in the merger with St. James Catholic Church from the Vatican. The letter from the Dicastry for the Clergy was shared in the “Save Holy Apostles Parish!” Facebook group … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, Michael Fisher, Sacred Heart, Save Holy Apostles Parish, SS Peter and Paul Church, St. James, St. John's Church, St. Patrick Church, Vatican

Dunkirk Receives Grant Funding For Electric Vehicle Charging Ports

April 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Dunkirk has received a municipal zero-emission vehicle infrastructure grant. The state grant of $53,400 will allow Dunkirk to install 14 Level 2 charging ports for electric vehicles. The Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Dunkirk, municipal zero-emission vehicle infrastructure grant, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Jamestown Tarp Skunks Announce 2025 Season Schedule

April 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Tarp Skunks have released their schedule for the 2025 season. The Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League team will begin their season at home against the Batavia Muckdogs at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 29. Prior to the start of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Batavia Muckdogs, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Collaborative Children's Solutions, Culture Care Senior Living, Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Live CHQ, Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League, Wegmans

Jamestown High School Senior Recognized As Vocalist

April 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

A Jamestown High School senior has been recognized as one of the most talented high school vocalists in the eastern United States. Jamestown High School student Eddie Meyer has been selected to perform with the National Association for Music … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barry Merry, Eddie Meyer, Hillary Meyer, Jamestown High School, National Association for Music Education, National Association for Music Education All-Eastern Honors Mixed Chorus

JCC Earthfest Celebration Today

April 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College’s annual Earthfest celebration takes place today. The event starts at 11:00 a.m. and continues until 2 p.m. on the Jamestown Campus. The event takes on an agricultural theme this year, with Cornell Cooperative … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, Earthfest, Jamestown Community College

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